Consumer Trends
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Inside GYG: What we learned from the CEOs’ open letter to shareholders
In their 2026 half-year letter to shareholders, GYG Co-CEOs Steven Marks and Hilton Brett pulled back the curtain on the business.
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Cost pressures are changing how Aussies dine together
Cost-of-living pressure is driving a fundamental rewiring of bill-splitting behaviour and group spending norms in Aussie venues.
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Odd Culture Group bets on CBD growth with two new venues
Sydney’s community-driven hospitality group is bringing its neighbourhood charm to York Street in the CBD.
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The RB Big Interview: Drew Bowering from OpenTable
We chat to Drew Bowering about leadership, OpenTable’s vision, the Australian market’s state of play, and, of course, technology.
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Guzman y Gomez posts record earnings, eyes aggressive drive-thru expansion
GYG is riding strong comp sales growth and franchise profitability to fuel its global ambitions.
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How much of a problem is weekend concentration for hospo operators?
Australian hospitality businesses are increasingly dependent on a narrow window of trading days to survive.
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Lunar New Year spending hits $5.4bn as restaurants reap holiday boom
ANZ data show that food and beverage is among the top categories driving a 5.4% spending surge during the festive period.
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Cafés and restaurants hit record failure rates, but pubs hold firm
Cafés, restaurants, and takeaway businesses are now failing at the highest rate of any industry in the country, new data shows.
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Sushi Sushi bought by Japanese firm in major deal
Genki acquires Food Odyssey, the operator of 180 Sushi Sushi restaurants across Australia.
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Swapping Pokies for Pinsa: Captain Cook Hotel bets on food-first makeover
The Captain Cook Hotel in Paddington reopened this week following a heritage-led renovation by hospitality group Bird & Bear.
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