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QSR Media Awards 2026 opens for nominations
QSR Media Awards 2026 opens for nominations
Three new categories has also been added to the awards programme.
Leaders and investors take centre stage at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
McDonald’s charts ‘NEXT’ course as competition sharpens
The new strategy aims to drive growth and productivity by bringing in more customers.
Zarraffa’s Coffee expands North with new Smithfield drive-thru
Up to 30 jobs are expected to be created at the new location.
Weekly Global Wrap: Walmart launches fast food delivery service; Popeyes partners with celebrity Hamptons hotspot; Dunkin partners with Barbie
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
San San brings sandwich giveaway to Randwick opening
The new outlet is located at Shop 37/73 Belmore Road.
KFC extends partnership with DoorDash
The partnership enables DashPass members to have no delivery fee for KFC orders.
Australia raises minimum wage by 4.75%
It will take effect on 1 July.
QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026 returns to Sydney
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
Collins Foods completes German KFC restaurant acquisition
The group acquired eight restaurants from JJ Restaurant GmbH & Co. KG.
Australian retail spending rises 5.1% in April despite inflation pressures
The figure was up from $37.18b in April 2025.
Social Media Wrap: Domino's partners with Pistachio Papi; Grill'd sells 35,000 sauces; Donut King announces special promo on National Doughnut Day
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Yum! Brands reportedly in talks for Pizza Hut sale; Starbucks says afternoon traffic is rising; Burger King brings 15-year old menu item
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Subway takes aim at burger chains on World Burger Day with value-led Footlong push
The brand is giving away free sides with each footlong purchase.
McDonald's Menu Heist comes to Australia
The menu will include five menu items previously exclusive in other countries.
Guzman y Gomez part of legal action in the US
The Sydney-listed chain recently announced that it will exit the US market.
The Coffee Club trials member pricing model in South Australia
Members will get access to different pricing points from the app and storefronts.
Commentary
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