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Brands to compete for QSR Media UK Awards 2026

18 categories are now open for nominations.
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Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion

Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.

Safe bets are losing bets for the future of QSR brands

Simple categories like sauces are being reimagined as strategic growth levers.

FULL LIST: Winners of the QSR Media Asia Awards 2026

The awards programme also introduced its first Hall of Fame recognition in the Asia Pacific.

Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector

Chinese QSR brands have opened around 6,000 outlets across Southeast Asia.

APAC QSR leaders shift focus to culture and collaboration in 2026

Growth ranked as the top priority for only a small fraction of leaders.

QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia

Frequent pricing swings strain loyalty as consumers tire of ongoing market changes.

Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts

The recent decline in Middle Eastern visitors has had a measurable impact on SEA markets.

How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia

At the core of CHAGEE’s strategy is an effort to reposition tea as a lifestyle product. 

Pepper Lunch flags consistency as key hurdle to Asia expansion

It’s prioritising tighter operational discipline over menu expansion.

Nominate now at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026

Marketing, menu innovation, and brand collaboration initiatives can be submitted as entries.

Why digital ecosystems will decide QSR’s winners in Southeast Asia

QSRs that own first‑party customer data will outperform the rest.

Are you ready for the UK's premier quick-service conference?

The conference gathers the biggest names in the quick-service industry.

Asian QSRs experiment with bold campaigns

Pizza Hut, Haidilao, and McDonald’s are challenging conventional wisdom.

CEO cites team-building as core restaurant growth driver

Steen Puggard says strong teams improve guest experience, retention, and spending.