Q3 FY26 Hospitality Industry Update
In our latest quarterly review covering January – March 2026, Quantaco examines the performance benchmarks shaping the Australian hospitality sector. This Q3 FY26 update compares key financial metrics against the prior comparable period, highlighting the year-on-year movements and the strategic decisions operators are making as they head into Q4.
Backed by over a decade of hospitality expertise, the Quantaco Executive Team delivers analysis drawn from a broad range of venues across Australia. The report covers industry averages and trends that reflect the operational and financial realities facing hospitality businesses right now.
Inside this report, you’ll find insights on:
- Total Weekly Sales (+4%)
- EBITDAR (holding at 24%)
- Weekly Food Sales (food GP +2%)
- Weekly Beverage Sales (+5%)
- Wages as a % of Sales
- Gaming Turnover (+12%)
These benchmarks are enriched with analysis of the external forces defining the quarter, from consumer wallet pressure and a visible February dip in discretionary spend, to the 1 April NSW gaming shutdown revocation, the upcoming 1 July Modern Award and Payday Super changes, and a shift in on-premise behaviour (more covers, slower growth in spend per head). Insurance eased year-on-year for the first time in three years, while utilities, marketing and entertainment costs continue to climb as operators invest to hold share.
Our goal is to help hospitality businesses navigate the challenges and maximise the opportunities ahead through clear, data-led insights.