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Nine remaining Sizzler restaurants in Australia to shutter by mid-November

Its operator said it was their hardest hit brand during the pandemic.

7-Eleven opens “microformat” store in Brisbane's CBD

The move comes as the chain explores various outlet models.

Heineken trials “zero-contact” robotic bar

The concept uses technology created by robotics engineers and students from the University of Sydney.

Motto Motto sees opportunity in at-home dining market with Japanese meal kit range

The brand seeks to bring the “Kyoto” concept to supermarkets and grocers.

Hungry Jack's responds to growing drive-thru market with barista coffee concept

Jack’s Café is currently being trialled at five restaurants in Canberra.

Robotic ice cream store opens in Melbourne

Niska is touted as the country's first robotic retail store.

Taiwanese bubble tea chain Milksha opens first Australian store

It has grown to over 240 outlets across six markets.

Grill'd launches 'Williams' burger concept in Sydney

Up to 15 restaurants will open around the country over the next three years.

Butcher and the Farmer forays into the QSR space

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality aims to have 28 more stores in a casual dining format.

Zarraffa's ramps up their approach to specialty coffee with new Kiwanda concept

Kenton Campbell explains to QSR Media how the factory cafe fits with Zarraffa’s overall growth.

Zarraffa's Coffee launches factory concept café

The chain describes Kiwanda Café as a 'mecca for specialty coffee enthusiasts'.

7-Eleven launches first cashless and cardless convenience store

The chain says it looks to "push the notion of convenience".

Their ‘best achievement': TGI Fridays' Future Fridays concept

The Signature Hospitality has been launching the brand in shopping centres as it is said to be a new suburban hub.