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Banjo’s Bakery Cafe bets on global doughnut rush
The company will open its 52nd bakery in Warragul, Victoria, in June.
1 day ago
Zarraffa’s Coffee relaunches Peru Ayni Single Origin bean
Zarraffa’s Coffee relaunches Peru Ayni Single Origin bean
The bean was first launched in 2023.
6 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Hungry Jack's AI-powerd drive-thru goes viral; Starbucks searches for Global Coffee Creator; Luckin Coffee launches AI smart assistant
Weekly Global Wrap: Hungry Jack's AI-powerd drive-thru goes viral; Starbucks searches for Global Coffee Creator; Luckin Coffee launches AI smart assistant
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
QSR Media Awards 2025 opens for nominations
QSR Media Awards 2025 opens for nominations
The awards programme recognises outstanding innovations in various categories.
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QSR Media’s fast-food conference set to return on October
QSR Media’s fast-food conference set to return on October
International and local QSR brand leaders will gather for one day.
1 day ago
Deliverect expands kiosk solution to Australia
Deliverect expands kiosk solution to Australia
This comes after the company acquired Tabesto in 2024.
1 day ago
Deliverect launches AI tool to combat refund fraud in restaurants
Deliverect launches AI tool to combat refund fraud in restaurants
30% of refund claims are found to be fraudulent.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: Cinnabon announces more openings; Soonta holds meet and greet with MasterChef Sav Perera; Macca's launches cheeseburger shirt giveaway
Social Media Wrap: Cinnabon announces more openings; Soonta holds meet and greet with MasterChef Sav Perera; Macca's launches cheeseburger shirt giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
1 day ago
Krispy Kreme to give away 100,000 free doughnuts on 6 June
Krispy Kreme to give away 100,000 free doughnuts on 6 June
The giveaway is in celebration of National Doughnut Day.
1 day ago
Subway brings back the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
Subway brings back the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
The limited-time item is available until 3 August or whilst stocks last.
1 day ago
Squishmallows land in Macca’s Happy Meals for the first time
Squishmallows land in Macca’s Happy Meals for the first time
Each Squishmallows comes with a QR code that unlocks an exclusive digital game.
5 days ago
Burger Urge offers 2-for-1 deal nationwide for National Burger Week
Burger Urge offers 2-for-1 deal nationwide for National Burger Week
The promotion is only available in-store and is limited to its Bite Club loyalty program members.
Social Media Wrap: Chargrill Charlie's partners with Native Botanical Brewery founder; The Yiros announces Stafford birthday promo; GYG launches $12 Chicken Mini Meal
Social Media Wrap: Chargrill Charlie's partners with Native Botanical Brewery founder; The Yiros announces Stafford birthday promo; GYG launches $12 Chicken Mini Meal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Beefy’s pits QLD and NSW in new menu launch
Beefy’s pits QLD and NSW in new menu launch
The two states will go head-to-head in a pie-off.
Phil Reed resigns as President of Flynn ANZ
Phil Reed resigns as President of Flynn ANZ
Reed spearheaded the acquisition of Pizza Hut by Flynn Group.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's closes spin-off brand; Starbucks launch self-service kiosk; TGI Fridays overhauls menu
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's closes spin-off brand; Starbucks launch self-service kiosk; TGI Fridays overhauls menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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Banjo’s Bakery Cafe bets on global doughnut rush
The company will open its 52nd bakery in Warragul, Victoria, in June.
1 day ago
Operations
Nautical Bowls 2.0 offers bigger dining areas
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It seeks customer connections through new store designs and alfresco setups.
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The Coffee Club CEO takes a bow
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He led Minor DKL Food Group for nearly two and a half years.
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RASHAYS taps new CFO for international expansion ambitions
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New CFO eyes stronger unit-level profits after operational challenges last year.
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Fast-food chains revise menus as more Gen Zers dine out
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They also enjoy food inspired by K-pop and K-drama.
International
What’s Yolk Brands’ premium pitch in Australia?
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The Dubai-based premium fast-food operator aims to challenge the global stage.
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Zarraffa’s Coffee counts on drive-thrus to drive growth
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It is either shutting its storefront-only cafes or moving these to become drive-thrus.
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The awards programme recognises outstanding innovations in various categories.
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