The food court as we know it – a mass of seats, surrounded by fast food outlets on the perimeter – is very ill, dying or, according to Suzee Brain, dead...
Francis Loughran says the ‘mall’ is changing. So much so, in fact, that in the future we might not even call it a ‘mall’ at all. At SCN, we can’t ever remember...
With the recent announcement from the Victorian government of a long and slow timeline to reopening, the states food and hospitality industry has been left...
In the second instalment of this two-part article (part one published last week), Francis Loughran of Future Food, explores the big issues facing the...
Australia’s hospitality industry is in a state of disaster. From the morning coffee to the late-night cocktail; our favourite Sunday brunch to the working...
In part one of this series, Francis Loughran of Future Food discussed how flexibility must be the foundation from which to develop future-focused food and...
This week, as Melbourne heads into stage 4 lockdown, non-essential retail closes and supermarkets once again feel the brunt of panic-shoppers, Francis Loughran...
Food courts are likely never to be the same again. What’s the future? The ‘street restaurants’ – those outside shopping centres – have adapted; they’ve...
In his regular column for Shopping Centre News, Francis Loughran of Future Food discusses some of the current challenges facing our industry and how food...
As we witness the gradual relaxing of restrictions placed on food operators state by state and an uncertain return to trading, one thing is certain – the food...
Food & Beverage (F&B) has been and will continue to be impacted enormously. Many restaurants, cafés, food court operators and specialised food outlets...
A partnership approach to food and hospitality is vital – especially as we enter the recovery phase. Future Food’s close industry insights support an approach...
We need to think beyond the ‘now’. Presently, our focus is on ‘getting back to normal’; but that won’t happen because ‘normal’ has disappeared forever. When...
Food and hospitality operators across Australia and New Zealand have been catastrophically affected by the coronavirus. However, in the face of ongoing...
Throughout the centuries, the basic principles of food and hospitality have remained the same. However, as we have all experienced over the past few weeks, the...
Food Halls are changing as fast as mobile phones do! They used to be just a simple area with various fresh food outlets; now they are a mix of fresh and fast...
Food and Hospitality is capable of creating a real and sustainable point of difference (POD) for a centre. In this article, Francis Loughran shares with you...
Following the successful launch of Belmont Forum’s FRESH precinct, the Perth centre will launch a monthly series of free events including cooking...
The Corner, a dynamic new dining and entertainment precinct in Charlestown officially opened to the public on 5 December, bringing together independent...
Riding on the tails of Australia’s newfound love of all things Korean, a K-food trend has kicked off in Australia with the arrival of Korean chicken pros...
Talk about disruption and the need for innovation. The Little Gun category has never been under so much pressure. Caught between the convenience of the...
As 2019 draws to an end, Francis Loughran and Ashley Cooke share the newest trends and sustainable concepts in food, hospitality and entertainment in malls and...
Mirvac Retail has his week unveiled a brand-new market leading concept to deliver customers at Broadway Sydney a compelling new fresh food and dining...
Coles has opened its first-ever food hall today at its Tooronga Village store, featuring one of Melbourne’s favourite cafés and Australia’s leading sushi...
Francis Loughran looks at F&B in Mini Gun centres. He finds that overall they could do better and so increase income, achieve a higher asset value and...
BP and David Jones have today announced a partnership to create all-new centres of convenience and shape the way Australian consumers shop for food. The...
IZAKAI has won “Outstanding New Venue” in the Bay of Plenty Hospitality Awards. IZAKAI blends traditional Japanese food with a New Zealand Māori influence...
Distillery Road Market (DRM), a compelling destination designed to celebrate Australia’s love of fresh produce, dining and entertainment is expected to be open...
The next wave of new food, drink and lifestyle retailers have opened their doors across Darling Square, a new neighbourhood connecting Darling Harbour with...
We all know F&B has and continues to undergo enormous change. It’s not just happening in food courts, in cafés and restaurants, but supermarkets are now...
The flavour profile of the new super-neighbourhood centre at Eastern Creek Quarter (ECQ) will be unlike anything else in western Sydney, with a diverse and...
Things are heating in Melbourne’s south-east with a delectable assortment of global and local restaurants opening at The Glen’s stunning new dining precinct on...
