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GYG to launch new loyalty program

The current ‘buy 10, get 1 free’ stamped loyalty card will no longer be handed out. Read ››

Wasabi Warriors opens first store in Brisbane

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

Muffin Break launches spend-and-win promo

One customer stands to win coffee for a year. As part of the Year of the Dragon spend-and-win promotion, Muffin Break customers will receive a single red-envelope with each purchase in-store of $8 or more, before 10 March 2012. Read ››

SumoSalad collaborates with celebrity chef Pete Evans

The partnership is a campaign for Australians to say no to unhealthy lunches. Read ››

Pie Face opens in NYC

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Pizza Capers expands into Sydney for the first time

The gourmet pizza brand plans to put up 25 new stores in 2012. 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 ››

Domino’s aims to double its Facebook fan base

And what better way to do that than through an aggressive customer-focused gift giveaway. 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 ››

Pizza Capers rebuilds its gluten-free base

The new gluten-free pizza base is crunchier, crispier, and lighter. Read ››

Domino’s offers tastier and healthier options

It has launched three new product innovations which offer customers tastier toppings and lower fat. 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 ››

Fintan Magee gives Burrito Bar stores a makeover

Magee was hired earlier this year to spice up the franchise’s stores with the vibrancy and edginess of Mexican inspired street art. Read ››

Mad Mex records same store sales growth of 26%

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

7-Eleven ties up with Krispy Kreme

Starting January 30, Krispy Kreme will be supplying fresh doughnuts to 7-Eleven's 600 stores. 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 ››

Cold Rock to give away $10,000 in gold

This is part of its new national summer campaign known as ‘Unlock the Gold Rock’. 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 ››

RFG wins five medals at Golden Bean Roaster 2011

Blends from RFG’s Michel’s Patisserie, bb’s cafe and Barista’s Choice brands bested some of the top notch coffee roasters in Australia. Read ››

Jamaica Blue wins big at Golden Bean Awards

Jamaica Blue has upstaged more than 60 competitor coffee-chains, winning Gold and Bronze medals in the 2011/12 CSR Sugar Golden Bean awards. Read ››

Franchises hit by employment pressures

Guess how many Australians aged 11-24 prioritize getting a job rather than having long term financial security? 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 ››

Mad Mex achieves record first day sales in Harbourside

Mad Mex catered to over 1,000 locals on its opening day at the new location. 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 ››

Baskin-Robbins offers Signature Cake range

The signature cakes are priced at $29.95 for a medium cake serving 6-8 people. Read ››

Mad Mex opens in Darling Harbour

Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill will open in a coveted position in the Harbourside complex in Darling Harbour on 13 December, having been selected by the centre over competing brands in the Mexican food category for the location, according to a release. Read ››

Cold Rock opens 100th store at Sydney Olympic Park

The ice creamery plans to open 180 more outlets by 2014. Read ››

Eagle Boys goes all out on Sydney expansion

The pizza chain plans to add more stores to its existing 32 in the next 3 months. 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 ››

Crust Gourmet Pizza opens first store in New Zealand

Crust also expanded into South Australia and achieved its 100 store milestone. Read ››

Eagle Boys Express partners with Hoyts Cinemas

Eagle Boys Pizza has joined forces with Hoyts Cinemas to open Eagle Boys Express kiosks at its cinema in Penrith and Charlestown with another to follow soon in Carousel. Read ››

Salsa’s opens at Melbourne Central

This is the Fresh Mex brand’s third Melbourne CBD location in Australia. Read ››

More healthy choices for Ali Baba regulars

Now, you can see how many kilojoule you consume with every bite. Read ››

Dr. Sam Prince, founder, Zambrero, named A.C.T. Young Australian of the Year 2012

The 27-year-old Zambrero founder bested eight other finalists for the title. Read ››

New dessert offering available to QSR's

Essential Brands Group has launched a new dessert for the QSR market which is a "bolt on" and enjoys an 80% profit margin. Read ››

Eagle Boys serves up Australia’s first profiterole pizza

Profiterizza already accounts for half of all of Eagle Boys' dessert sales despite being launched only four weeks ago. Read ››