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Pizza Capers eyes NSW for growth

Pizza Capers has been dominant in QLD for many years, they are now extending their brand to other parts of Australia. Read ››

Wasabi Warriors opens first store in Brisbane

To celebrate the launch, they’re handing out complimentary sushi platters. Read ››

Fast Food Employers Confused on Employment Obligations

The recent wide-reporting of inadvertent award breaches by some fast food employers has thrown into vivid focus the highly complex industrial relations regime that has emerged under the Fair Work Act – despite it being meant to simplify employment obligations. Read ››

We do not condone action which transgresses workplace laws: Eagle Boys

The franchisor has issued a statement on underpayment of staff. Read ››

Subway capitalises on new survey which shows more than 2/3 of resolutions were to eat better and exercise more

The poll was conducted by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) to launch Healthy Weight Week which ends on 29 January 2012. Read ››

Hungry Jack's apologizes to Bendigo’s underpaid employees

According to the burger chain’s statement, the situation was the result of an administrative error. Read ››

Find out why Spudbar is one QSR to watch

Spudbar a small QSR is enjoying 30% year on year same store sales growth. Read ››

Building brand devotion in a promiscuous consumer environment

Never before have we seen the huge disparity in consumer spending habits that we are currently experiencing. Read ››

Mad Mex records same store sales growth of 26%

And it has served 2 million meals to customers in 2011. Read ››

Who do you want to hear from in 2012?

QSR Media will be adding new sections to our regular newsletter in 2012 including industry surveys, a job bulletin board and much much more. Read ››

Cold Rock Ice Creamery launches special calendar for charity

The calendar is on sale for $5 until the end of January and features $170 worth of Cold Rock coupons. Read ››

Merry Christmas and Happy Festivus

Ho ho ho! Santa's sticking around Australia, and the elves are off to the provinces, see you back January 9! Read ››

QSR Media Labour laws story evokes strong industry response

From comments we received about our labour laws story it would seem that this is the biggest issue in the industry today. Read ››

‘Tis the season for Eagle Boys pizzas?

Eagle Boys expects more sales this season as Christmas is one of the biggest pizza-eating periods of the year, said CEO Todd Clayton. Read ››

Costly & complex labour laws burden QSR industry say KFC, QSRH, Pie Face & GYG

Too costly labour will negatively affect job creation, says leaders of the QSR industry. Read ››

PIZZA SALES - eCater HOT QSR STATS!

Points to note * Pizza orders (All types) make up 7% of sales by $volume in 2011 – Up from 5% in 2010 and 2% in 2009 * While the data relates to the description of Large Pizza size, the actual sizes do vary fairly significantly. Read ››

"We have an agressive 12 months ahead" says Urban Burgers new owner Shane Heal

Urban Burger have been purchased by The Heal Group and are introducing a lot of change in the business. Read ››

Gloria Jean’s Coffees revamps its kiosk in Melbourne Central

It is the first kiosk to incorporate its new Coffee House of the Future vision. Read ››

"McCafé was not meeting customer expectations" states McDonald's Australia Catriona Noble

McDonald's Australia is always innovating, whether it is overhauling their McCafe concept or now offering a salad with all value meals. Read ››

Healthy Habits appoints Merrill Pereyra as managing director

Merrill Pereyra has been appointed the new MD of Healthy Habits following the departure of Katherine Sampson. Read ››

Burrito Bar to open branch in Broadbeach

The new restaurant will be open on 12 December 2011. Read ››

Australian Food and Grocery Council refutes Greens' claims of failed advertising codes

In fact, AFGC affirmed the success of the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative. Read ››

QSRH, Pieface, Sumo Salad, GYG and KFC talk growth strategies

More regionalization, bigger stores and more drive-thru operations are just some of the strategies for growth for the industry.  Major players in the industry discussed their future plans for growth in the recently concluded QSR Media Leaders Luncheon. Read ››

Educate, don’t over legislate: say KFC, QSRH, Sumo Salad & Pie Face

Representatives of major players in the industry say that the government should focus on educating people on how to make healthy choices instead of passing a lot of legislation onto the industry such as the recent NSW menu board legislation. Read ››

What you need to know about Australians’ eating habits

A survey revealed that 50% of Australians eat a meal on the go at least once a week. Read ››

Eagle Boys employees log 6,645 learning hours online

14 students have formally completed a Diploma qualification from Eagle Boys Pizza’s online training college. Read ››

Cold Rock Ice Creamery launches Cold Rock Express

The company plans to open up to 120 Cold Rock Express stores in the next three years. Read ››

Salsas Fresh Mex Grill appoints Brett Carman as general manager

Salsas Fresh Mex Grill has appointed Brett Carman as General Manager as it gears up for rapid expansion over the coming 24 months. Read ››

Salsas Fresh Mex Grill appoints Brett Carman as general manager

Salsas Fresh Mex Grill has appointed Brett Carman as General Manager as it gears up for rapid expansion over the coming 24 months. Salsas plans to reach 50 stores within 2 years. Read ››

Grill’d Doncaster supports local community groups

Customers get a token for every purchase of burger which they can use to put towards one of the three nominated men’s health groups. Read ››

Domino’s achieves 10.3% same store sales growth

This has been achieved with Same Store Sales growth of 11.1% in Australia and New Zealand and 8.3% in Europe. Read ››

Michel’s Patisserie Eastgardens named Espresso Perfecto National Champion

Sofian Loekman from Michel’s Patisserie Eastgardens also took home a state-of-the-art coffee machine and $2,000. Read ››

Pizza Capers expects 75% more pizza sales during Melbourne Cup

That is 35% more than what they had for Will and Kate’s wedding earlier this year. Read ››

Craig Mason new MD Nando's Australia

Craig Mason has been appointed the new MD of Nando's Australia. Read ››

Sweet victory for Wendy's ice cream flavours

Following recent wins, Wendy's Vanilla Bean flavour has bagged the top Champion Award in the Ice Cream Competition Award at the 2011 Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards. Read ››

Wendy’s to sell bandannas throughout October to support CanTeen

Wendy’s will be CanTeen’s major national partner for the next 3 years. Read ››

Domino’s to use electric scooters to reduce carbon footprint

Its New Farm store in Brisbane was one of the first stores to use electric scooters. Read ››

KFC partners with Foodbank on ‘Bridge the hunger divide’ campaign

The campaign aims to raise awareness around the growing problem of hunger in Australia. Read ››