INSIGHT - French chef Bruno Verjus is closing his two-Michelin-starred restaurant Table with these words: "Fine dining is dead." He has no doubt. We do. Because the figures for the Belgian market tell a different story.

In a challenging contract catering sector, Brussels-based ISS Catering has distinguished itself with a surge in performance. The caterer, owned by the Danish facility management giant, has further improved its operating margin and profitability. "The future is promising, and the role of food services is crucial," says CEO Kris Cloots.

INSIGHT - Current data predicts the out-of-home food consumption of tomorrow, in a future that already depends on the younger generations.

The Antwerp-based company Burger Brands Belgium, which owns the Quick brand and is the master franchisor of Burger King in our market, posted a record net profit in 2025, just like its rival brand with the golden arches.

The entrepreneur behind the crazy project of the Brussels incubator WAT is looking for the right person to build with him a huge "50s diner reimagined for today" in the heart of the Ixelles Cemetery.

The Belgian subsidiary of the fast-food giant is showing continued growth in profitability, and significantly faster than its revenue. This is further proof of the effectiveness of McDonald's model, which is more about real estate investment trusts than fast-food operations.