In Focus

Shopper confidence falls anew in October

Consumers are increasingly focusing on saving money, IGD says.

Singapore’s F&B sales jumps 4.4% in September

Caterers experienced a jump in sales, owed to a low base last year.

‘We are the trend’: Pretzel’s founder counts on brand’s ethos, cult following to puff up growth hopes

Brittany Garbutt elaborates on her vision for expanding overseas and her branding philosophy.

How EFG is rethinking its brand portfolio to turbocharge post-COVID growth

Managing director Martin Darby elaborates on the company’s omnichannel strategy and reveals key advantages of handling brands from various franchisors.

Nearly one in five Brits to eat veggie, vegan this Christmas: Deliveroo survey

The food delivery firm reported 105% growth in vegan orders year-on-year.

The store of the future and the challenges that come with it, according to McDonald’s, Zambrero and Krispy Kreme

Top executives highlight the continued value of personalisation and offer thoughts on balancing various channels.

More Hong Kong restaurants ‘optimistic’ about economy: Deliveroo survey

Nearly 54% of over 9,000 restaurants surveyed reported an increase in their dining-in revenues.

A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada

If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.

As lockdowns end, where is tech taking the restaurant industry next?

KFC, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Banjo’s and Roll’d discuss consumer expectations and how it’s shaping the discourse on digital.

TGI Fridays ups the ante on premium store experiences to capitalise on dine-in’s expected resurgence

Signature Hospitality Group (SHG) CEO James Sinclair also reveals new details on how its digital transformation informed its growth strategy.

Can Australia’s QSRs avoid ‘The Great Resignation’?

Businesses are looking to keep their workers engaged by doubling down on promoting a strong positive culture, career progression and new ways to reward.

Virtual brand companies offering solutions to Australian chains to increase, Concept Eight boss says

CEO Grant Lee offers insights on what to think about when considering a virtual concept.

Where drones now fit in a QSR’s delivery strategy, according to Wing

Head of policy and community affairs Jesse Suskin explains why the technology’s value proposition is becoming stronger for chains.

Where competition’s brewing in the coffee segment, according to Zarraffa’s, Soul Origin and Merlo

Competition will likely drive rental costs upwards and therefore increase the cost of doing business, IbisWorld said.

How Krispy Kreme's unique omnichannel experience set them up for future growth

ANZ CEO Andrew McGuigan talks to QSR Media about the chain’s latest growth iteration and opportunities seen in the dessert space.