In Focus

Why Wingtopia’s founder believes growing too quickly is a double-edged sword

The fast-casual restaurant is planning to open 19 restaurants in 2024.

Frankie & Benny’s 25-year old menu item is ready for a refresh

The brand has reengineered one of its top five most-ordered menu items.

How Fore Coffee plans to conquer Singapore’s crowded coffee market

 With 150 coffee shops in Indonesia, Fore Coffee takes aim at the international market starting with Singapore.

Restaurant spending is up and here’s the top brands consumers are spending it on

For every £1 consumer spend, 6.5 pence goes to out-of-home eating and drinking.

Restaurants need to adjust as workplace flexibility changes consumption patterns

Sushi Sushi CEO Stephen Anders discusses evolving consumer behaviour, digital payments, and artistic rebranding to appeal to the new generation.

How the restaurant of the future will be built

Automating repetitive processes in the kitchen is the first step according to KAIKAKU’s CEO.

Why China’s fierce cafe market is stirring up product innovation

Coffee and tea outlets will inch up at a CAGR of 1.4% from 2023 to 2027.

How GOPIZZA plans to be the next McDonald’s

The brand already has 200 restaurants across a couple of Asian markets.

Why San Churro believes there’s a big opportunity in a smaller format

The dessert brand says this is a natural step in its aggressive expansion plans.

Why hospitality leaders are turning to technology to retain staff

Two in five currently have a digital solution to retain staff.

Inside llaollao’s growth strategy in the Philippines

Its operator packaged the brand in its ‘affordable luxury’ business model.

Food inflation eases as retail prices fall

The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index fell marginally to 21.7% 

Why Woodpeckers Group is ready to raise a homegrown brand

The group recently signed a 20-year national franchise agreement with a Thai company.

How Heavenly Desserts is feeding the UK’s craving for sweets 

The brand services a niche market of premium desserts.