The American appetite for fast food is waning. Instead, people are hungry for experiences. In response, fast food chain Taco Bell has launched an upmarket Mexican-American restaurant brand, aimed at a Millennial demographic demanding fresh, gourmet food in a casual setting.

Taco Bell is hosting parties that are 'too good to share'. Partygoers check in their mobile phones and tablets before they enter. The blackout encourages attendees to live in the moment, creating a flurry of sharing once the party is over.

From ramen shops to sushi stands, there’s no doubt that eating out is big business in Japan. But authentic, local dining is off-limits to many foreigners due to the formidable language barrier that persists outside major cities. Could an app get tourists to pick up the chopsticks?

From controversy surrounding McDonald's 'chicken', to a literal shortage of french fries, fast food in Japan has a far-from-pristine reputation. Combined with increasing consumption taxes, it is any surprise the Japanese are opting to eat at home instead?