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Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
It is also the first restaurant in the state of Victoria.
Grill’d turns burger sales into $90k boost for childhood cancer charity
This is in partnership with Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri.
Nando's bets on drive-thru and site precision to win ANZ
Drive-thrus dining-in and demographic data now drive every new Nando's site decision across Australia and New Zealand.
Craveable Brands renews partnership with DoorDash
The news follows the renewal of its delivery partnership with KFC.
Macca’s scores FIFA World Cup 26™ tie-up with new meals, merch
It also introduces a new “Goal-den McFlurry” with Caramilk.
Social Media Wrap: Hungry Jack's renews Krispy Kreme partnership; Starbucks new Dragonfruit drink; Subway launches $10 deals
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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.
