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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
6 days ago
Domino’s Group CFO retires
Retail Food Group reports $7.3m net profit in H1
Grill’d teams up with F1 driver Oscar Piastri for new burger menu
Grill’d teams up with F1 driver Oscar Piastri for new burger menu
The limited edition range is available until 31 March or whilst stocks last.
2 days ago
Krispy Kreme, Pistachio Papi to bring limited-edition doughnut
Krispy Kreme, Pistachio Papi to bring limited-edition doughnut
It will be available until 4 March.
2 days ago
Hospitality spending weakest in January
Starbucks, Retail Food Group CEO joins The Future QSR webinar
Starbucks, Retail Food Group CEO joins The Future QSR webinar
The event is on 12 March 2025.
3 days ago
Zarraffa’s Coffee targets over 200 cafes before Brisbane Olympics in 2032
Zarraffa’s Coffee targets over 200 cafes before Brisbane Olympics in 2032
It recently opened the first site in a series of openings set for 2025.
3 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Taco Bell introduces $5 value menu; Marrybrown opens eight Australia restaurant; Yo-Chi taps pastry chef to launch premium menu
Social Media Wrap: Taco Bell introduces $5 value menu; Marrybrown opens eight Australia restaurant; Yo-Chi taps pastry chef to launch premium menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
3 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Subway launches the Signature Menu
Schnitz gives free chocolates on Valentine’s Day
Schnitz gives free chocolates on Valentine’s Day
The brand will give heart-shaped chocolates handcrafted by Chocolatier.
6 days ago
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
The brand will add a special Açaí bar to Alpine’s motorhome at the European Grand Prix.
QSR Media hosts The Future of QSR webinar
QSR Media hosts The Future of QSR webinar
The webinar will discuss the changing dynamics in the QSR industry in Australia
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Executive insights
Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
6 days ago
Marketing
Gong cha rides ‘blind box’ craze with POP MART tie-up
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The tea company is targeting Gen Alphas by creating social media buzz.
Executive insights
Carl's Jr eyes Aussie expansion after master franchise setback
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The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months.
Human Resources
Lord of the Fries founders say farewell to the brand
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Scott Raggat is appointed as CEO, and Mark's brother Sam Koronczyk will be the Chief Operating Officer.
Executive insights
Sushi Izu goes solo
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Australia’s biggest sushi retailer will open its first suburban store outside Woolworths this month.
Executive insights
Tam Jai uses Australia as launchpad to Western markets
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The restaurant chain seeks to expand to the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.
Menu Innovations
El Jannah to shake up ‘stagnant’ breakfast market
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The Aussie fast-food chain is banking on its Lebanese heritage to offer something better.
Event News
The event is on 12 March 2025.
Commentary
Four ways restaurants can innovate and experiment to grow in 2025