In Focus

“A lot of other players are stuck in the 80’s in their thinking“ says Don Meij of Domino’s

Domino’s recently announced a 23% increase in profit. Riding the digital wave is just one of the ways they stay on top. Read ››

Celebrity Chef Endorsements: What will Sumo's alliance with Pete Evans do for their business?

Sumo Salad recently announced their collaboration with celebrity chef Pete Evans. Read ››

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 ››

Subway talks about their goal to be the #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in every market they serve

How are they going to get there? Find out in this interview with their Regional Marketing and Profitability Manager, Ben Miles as he talks about their promotion of "Healthy Weight Week" an initiative of the Dietitians Assoc. Read ››

Foodco’s Serge Infanti talks acquisition strategies, overseas growth markets and what impact the carbon tax will have on the business

In this exclusive interview we find out how 2011 has been for the group and what their plans are for 2012. 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 ››

What are Alibaba's plans for the next 12 months?

New menu, new store design are just some of the recent changes at Alibaba. 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 ››

"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 ››

"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 ››

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 ››

Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill: what are their plans for the next 2 years?

QSR Media recently got together with Brett Carman the recently appointed GM for Salsa's to find out what's happening with the brand and what direction he will be taking it in. Read ››

Aaron McKie on why Hungry Jack's Makes it better

Hungry Jack's has changed its tagline, find out why and what other changes the company is making, in this interview with their CEO Aaron McKie. Read ››

Self Service Kiosks, Electronic Menu boards and other technological advances for QSR's

Find out in this video interview how Task Retail Technology is working with clients both in Australia & OS to increase sales and decrease costs to QSR's using the latest technology. Read ››

Guzman Y Gomez outlook for the next 18 months

Steven Marks, Founder & MD GYG talks about the outlook for his restaurants and the changes he is making to the business. Read ››

Find out about Wasabi Warriors, the new QSR from Pacific Retail Management

Pacific Retail Management (operators of Go Sushi, Love Coffee & Crepes and Kick Juice Bars) is launching Wasabi Warriors. Read ››

From Burgers to Broccoli, Hungry Jack's CEO Aaron McKie talks to QSR Media about their new Salad Stix offering

QSR Media has an exclusive interview with Aaron McKie, CEO, Hungry Jack's Australia about their new Salad Stix product. Read ››

What are the top 4 marketing challenges that Pie Face's CMO, Ben Macpherson, faces?

Find out in this interview, the next in our CMO Series, as we catch up with the CMO of rising QSR star Pie Face -  Ben Macpherson. Read ››

"The pool of quality franchisees is shallow and slowly drying up" comments Burger Edge's Issam Soubjaki

But that hasn't stopped Burger Edge's revival and growth over the last 24 months. Read ››

Aktiv Brands turns to private equity for growth

Aktiv Brands operators of Bucking Bull, se7en Gourmet Takeaway and Skewerz brands now have 43 stores across Australia. Read ››

Eagle Boys new size campaign sees 20% jump in first week sales

QSR Media is conducing a series of interviews with leading CMO's in the industry. Read ››

What will be the Food Trends of the Future? Sandhurst Fine Food's Mimmo Lubrano tells QSR Media

Sandhurst's Fine Foods Mimmo Lubrano sat down with QSR Media to discuss trends in the industry and why Sandhurst stands out from the crowd.  QSR Media: Tell us about Sandhurst Fine Foods Mimmo Lubrano: My parents, Vince Lubrano & Geraldine founded Sandhurst Fine Foods in 1988. Read ››

What you need to know about the KFC Signature Burger Range by celebrity chef Daren Simpson

KFC announced last week their venture with celebrity chef Darren Simpson. Read ››

Sean Garlick, Garlos Pies talks to QSR Media about their brand new look

Garlo's Pies for the last few years have focused on the wholesale side of the business, this is all about to change, with a new look and feel and a focus on their retail outlets. Read ››

Lessons Sumo Salad has learned in expanding to Singapore

QSR Media recently got together with Luke Baylis and Graham Streeter from Sumo Salad. Read ››

How QSR's can increase their catering orders by 25%

eCater can now guarantee QSR's a 25% lift in their catering orders, and this is with little or minimum investment but just by using their online catering solution. Read ››

Rob McKay tells QSR Media about the new and innovative ways Wendy's is going to market

Click here to find out what changes Rob has brought to the iconic treats, drinks and snacks brand since becoming CEO last year and what his long and short term goals are. Read ››

Nashi: ready to franchise

Sam Nash, MD & Founder Nashi, has spent the last 8 years building his boutique QSR chain which serves gourmet sandwiches and panini's. Read ››

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar's Costa Anastasiadis talks to QSR Media

It's been over 12 months since QSR Media caught up with Crust, so what's been happening during that time? Read ››

Baskin-Robbins's Ian Martin tells us about their new look and strategies for growth

In this exclusive interview Ian Martin, the recently appointed GM of Baskin-Robbins Australia, outlines to QSR Media their 3 key strategies for growth, where the opportunities are in the market, and what role their US parent plays. Read ››

Graeme Houston, GM, Pizza Hut, talks with QSR Media about Pizza Hut's new direction

Pizza Hut, the global pizza giant, is undergoing somewhat of a transformation in Australia. Read ››

Stan Gordon, MD, FFCo talks to QSR Media about Nutshack, Mr Whippy, Pretzel World and Cold Rock icecreamery

In this exclusive video interview, Stan Gordon, MD, FFCo tells QSR Media about his big plans for the group, including the revival of the Mr Whippy Van and the repositioning of the Nutshack brand. Read ››

Coca-Cola Amatil's Neale Wood talks innovation & trends for Australian QSR's

In this interview Neale Wood, GM National & Key Accounts, Coca-Cola Amatil gives a local and global perspective on what's happening in the QSR space. Read ››

Social Media an Effective Marketing Strategy for many QSRs like Nando's & Eagle Boys

Social Media is paying dividends as QSR’s invest more and more into the marketing channel. Read ››

Wok in a Box's MD Alan Pan tells QSR Media how they plan to become "first choice" for asian inspired fast casual cuisine

Since taking over the Wok in a Box franchise just over 12 months ago, Alan Pan and has team have instituted many changes to their 30+ stores. Read ››

QSR Media interview Andrew Dyduk, from Schnitz Franchising

Schnitz is a Melbourne based emerging QSR with big ambitions. Read ››

QSR Media chats to Scott Geiszler, co-founder, Pizza Capers

Pizza Capers recently blitzed Canstar Blue's national pizza survey picking up the most satisfied pizza customers accolade amongst other achievements. Read ››

Eagle Boys, Burger Edge, Wendy's and other QSRs discuss consumer trends

Quality food and service is still the number one priority for many QSR's like Sunshine Kebabs, Nandos, Burger Edge, Wendy's and Pie Face. Read ››