Fast Food

The availability and creative use of technology is a chief driver of foodservice globally. “Connectivity” has exposed consumers to new cuisines, dining styles and a plethora of modern conveniences, while it allows operators to adapt to changing ...

Innovation and new store formats in convenience stores, with a major focus on food, is expected to continue over the forecast period as busier lifestyles in Australia support the stronger demand for convenience. With a number of c-stores successfully...

E-commerce has had a broad effect on retailing, impacting not only how consumers shop, but also what they buy. E-commerce levels the playing field - in a digital world, brands fear commoditisation. Digital technology has impacted the way consumers ...

Fast food operators continued to broaden their menus in order to offer a wider selection of meals and snacks at a wider range of price points to attract customers of all budgets in 2017. Many opted to offer value for money in the form of promotional ...

The global consumer foodservice industry stands at a tipping point. Surging investment in delivery and online ordering has placed the industry in a similar position to retail 3-5 years ago, with online commerce growing rapidly, but with live ...

In the middle of 2017, Modern Putra Indonesia PT officially closed down all of its 7-Eleven convenience store outlets in Indonesia. Although the reasons for the brand’s closure do not have any connection with the performance of the brand’s Ready To ...

Not4Pub:E.COM Food halls have been around for years, but operators are only beginning to realise their full potential. Simply put, food halls drive traffic, and traffic is crucial for anyone invested in physical bricks-and-mortar retail spaces. But ...

Due to the ongoing macroeconomic deterioration, in the form of rising inflation and the decreasing exchange rate value of the Turkish lira against foreign currencies, price-sensitivity among consumers continued to increase in 2017. Therefore, a ...

As New Zealanders have come to embrace the health and wellness trend, they have also become more aware of the quality of the food they eat, thereby boosting sales of premium and healthier concepts, such as Burger Fuel and The Pita Pit. McDonald's ...

Moroccans living in the larger cities have increasingly less time to eat at home, especially at lunchtime during the week. Moreover, with the increased acceptability of consuming meals outside of the domestic sphere, it is becoming increasingly ...

Economic and social conditions in the Philippines were very favourable to the fast food industry as at the end of the review period. Improved purchasing power pushed an even higher frequency of spending on food and the increasingly busy lifestyles of...

After fluctuations in 2016 and 2017, fast food in Austria will see more linear development in the forecast period. Growth in outlet number is expected to be positive and value sales growth is expected to remain at a good level, notably stronger than ...

Fast food recorded a positive performance in 2017, boosted by current recession-led trends that favour economy meal solutions on the go. Value sales growth was coupled with the decline in demand for more expensive full-service restaurants and the ...

Population ageing is having a heavy impact on the Japanese workforce, with reports in 2017 indicating that the country is suffering its worst labour shortages in 40 years. A Finance Ministry survey released at the start of the forecast period ...

Most chained fast food restaurants focused on selling products and services to maximise satisfaction with the brand. However, many brands developed new menus tailored to local preferences. For example, KFC is known as a fried chicken fast food ...

Fast food maintained dynamic current value growth in 2017, supported by diversification towards new concepts focused on higher quality, and consequently a higher average spend per transaction. With the surge in the obesity rate in France, more ...

The share of fast casual of all fast food sales in Finland grew significantly during the review period. While much of the growth was due to the concept change of Kotipizza around the middle of the review period, a notable increase in individual and ...

Fast food recorded strong current value growth in 2017. Due to the increasing number of single-person households in South Korea, there is growing demand for simple meals such as fast food or 100% home delivery/takeaway. In addition, as digital orders...

Fast food restaurants were active in offering different promotions to drive traffic towards outlets and helping consumers try new products once there – generally more expensive or premium-quality products. Social networks positioned themselves as a ...

Fast food continued to demonstrate strong foodservice value growth in 2017 and remained one of the main driving categories and trendsetters. The expansion of the largest chains across the country, the adoption of new technologies, strong, and even ...