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Guess who would most likely eat Middle Eastern food

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Only 12% of fast food consumers eat this type of cuisine. Read ››

Guess what 8 flavours are part of Gloria Jean's new tea range

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Check out what QSRs have been up to on social media. Read ››

AFGC claims they support food labelling

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They support the consumers' right to know information about what they are eating. Read ››

World’s first flying tray soars in UK-based sushi chain

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Will other stores come next? According to a report from Digital Trends, UK-based sushi chain, YO! Read ››

Cash registers ring for retail property market

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2.6m sq.m. of retail space are under construction. Read ››

Find out why ‘fat tax’ poses as a challenge to the industry

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See part 2 of QSR Media’s interview with strategy experts on the issue. Read ››

The Cheesecake Shop bags prestigious awards

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The team were overall winners in two categories. Karen Bawden, owner of The Cheesecake Shop Willows, won several awards at the recent National Baking Association Industry awards for North Queensland. Read ››

Why 'fat tax' is not the best cure for obesity

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Strategy expert, Steve Hansen, shares his thoughts on the issue. Read ››

See what's amazing about Donut King's new 'Amazeballs'

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Check out what QSR’s have been up to on social media. Read ››

Foodco crowns this year’s barista champion

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21 year old Penrith local won the title. Read ››

Global tapioca pearl scare affects bubble tea industry

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Amidst maleic acid scare Aust bubble tea retailers reassure their customers. Read ››

Is the QSR industry in danger of being hit by fat tax?

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A new three-year study hopes to finally find out. Alarmed by the rising burden of obesity on the Australian economy, a research team based at Griffith University wants to know whether a fast food tax will be an effective and publicly embraced strategy to prevent obesity.  Read ››

See Pizza Hut's latest 'Triple Dippers' meal deal

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Check out what QSRs have been up to on social media. Read ››

New research project probes fast food tax strategy

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Will it help reduce obesity rates in the country? The Australian National Preventative Health Agency (ANPHA) would be funding a research study to investigate the proposed fat tax or fast food tax, as a means of addressing the country’s overweight and obesity problem. Read ››

NSW Labor's Shadow Minister Steve Whan reveals thoughts on kJ labelling

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What does NSW Labor think? It has been a year since the regulation on kilojoule labelling was implemented in major fast food chains in New South Wales. Read ››

Mobile coffee van industry booms in NZ

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Despite recently reported consumption trends. Cafe 2 U reported that the coffee consumption in New Zealand continues to rise, despite a recent study conducted by the Roy Morgan Research, which concluded that there has been very minimal growth in this sector.  The brand also indicated that the study's report showed that 56% of the people in New Zealand have bought a coffee in a café in the past three months. Read ››

Pie Face bags excellence award from TripAdvisor

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They belong to the site’s top-performing 10% of businesses. Read ››

13 finalists to vie for top spot in Foodco Barista Championships

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The Grand Finals will be on 4-5 June. From a total of 300 contestants, only 13 finalists will be competing in the Grand Final of the seventh annual Foodco Barista Championships. Read ››

Pizza Hut, QSRH and others reveal the impact of kJ labelling

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The results will surprise you. Read ››

Get a glimpse of Eagle Boys’ latest Star Trek promo

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Check out what QSR’s have been up to on social media. Read ››

Chicken Treat issues statement on caustic soda accident

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An urgent investigation was conducted. Chicken Treat’s outlet in Blair Street, Bunbury remain closed on 23 May 2013, while an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the recent accident is on going. Read ››

Chicken Treat diners in WA accidentally swallowed caustic soda

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The store mistook it for salt. According to ABC News, Chicken Treat's store in Bunbury, West Australia accidentally mistook caustic soda for salt last night, leaving diners with throat and mouth burns. Read ››

Australian health body probes fat tax with $463,000 study

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See how it will affect QSR's. News.com.au reported that the Australian National Preventive Health Agency (ANPHA) will be conducting a research study to investigate fat tax—a tax or surcharge that will be placed upon fattening or junk food. Read ››

Issue of the Month: Find out what the federal budget will mean for QSR's

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Will it greatly affect the QSR industry? Last 14th of May, Treasurer Wayne Swan released the 2013-14 Australian Federal Budget. Read ››

See Oporto's 3 new Long Roll flavours

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Check out what QSR’s have been up to social media. Read ››

Australian Food and Grocery Council skeptical over government's 2013 budget

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$19.4bn deficit forecast confirms their concern. According to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), consumer goods companies have been reporting for some time the weakness in the country’s economy, and the budget forecasting deficits of $19.4bn this financial year and $18bn next financial year underlines this. Treasurer Wayne Swan released the 2013-14 Australian Federal Budget on 14 May. Read ››

You won't believe who eats the most barbecued chicken

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SA and WA are the highest consumers amongst the states. Read ››

Mad Mex Crown Street is back

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Over 250 bottles of Dos Equis to be given away. Read ››

Subway kicks off annual Chain Reaction bike ride challenge

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Check out what QSR's have been up to on social media. Read ››

Domino's reveals new 2,500 sq.m. headquarters in Hamilton Harbour

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Across two levels of new KSD1 building. Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is currently finalizing its fit-out of 2, 513 square meters across two levels, in the recently opened KSD1 commercial building. Read ››

Here's what you need to know about AFGC's new info portal

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And there's even an iPhone app for it. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) launched the Food Allergy Information Portal, which will provide information for consumers and manufacturers on management of food allergies. Read ››

Challenge accepted: Zambrero employees to eat on $2 per day

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As they join 'Live Below the Line' campaign. Read ››

Get a sneak-peek of Macca's kitchen in new 'Open Doors' promo

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Check out what QSR’s have been up to on social media. Read ››

Retail trade growth falls marginally

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It is expected to ease more in the coming months. Read ››

Salsa's welcomes the new 'Chica Chia burrito' on their menu

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Check out what QSR’s have been up to on social media. Read ››

Adelaide Mcdonald's franchisee sued over coffee spill

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Was misplaced lid to blame? According to Adelaide Now, 22-year old Jessica Sussan Wishart will be suing a Mcdonald’s franchise due to negligence that inflicted multiple second-degree burns to her inner thigh, groin, and buttock. Read ››

Oliver's Real Food banks on beans

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Check out what QSR’s have been up to on social media. Read ››

KFC QLD installs 43 new recycling bins

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Over 170 bins have been installed across Australia. In their commitment to promote environmental responsibility, KFC Australia has recently installed 43 new recycling systems in their stores in Queensland. Read ››

American cuisine invades Sydney QSRs

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Will it be just another fad? With the rising popularity of American food these days, the Daily Telegraph reports that various QSR’s have slowly been squeezing in American dishes in their menus. Read ››

Two men rob Hungry Jack's store

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Thieves fled the scene on bicycles. According to Inside Retail, Hungry Jack’s store in Paralowie, northern Adelaide was robbed on the morning of Sunday, 14th of April. Read ››