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Oliver’s swings to $995k profit for H1 FY2026
Oliver’s swings to $995k profit for H1 FY2026
Same-store sales rose 4.9% over the period.
2 minutes ago
Soul Origin rolls out new Iced Matcha range nationwide
Soul Origin rolls out new Iced Matcha range nationwide
The drinks are available until 18 March.
2 hours ago
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise hires ex-Collins Foods chief
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise hires ex-Collins Foods chief
He also had several C-level roles in Europe.
21 hours ago
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise profit inches up after axing discounts
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise profit inches up after axing discounts
Same-store sales dip following pricing reset in some of its markets.
21 hours ago
Schnitz joins the chicken scene with Tom’s Signature Tenders
Schnitz joins the chicken scene with Tom’s Signature Tenders
It is available in original or spicy with signature or ranch sauce.
1 day ago
Red Rooster expands menu with Parmi range
Red Rooster expands menu with Parmi range
It includes a Parmi Burger, Parmi Rippa, Loaded Chips, and a Kids Cheeseburger.
1 day ago
The Coffee Club parent eyes Hong Kong IPO
The Coffee Club parent eyes Hong Kong IPO
The group plans to be listed by the end of the year.
2 days ago
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
The refresh also updates menus, uniforms, social media, and store design.
3 days ago
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
The chain is also extending breakfast service to 11:30 a.m. in restaurants.
3 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Chatime massive opening week; Oporto unveils new after-hours bundle; The Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton collaboration
Social Media Wrap: Chatime massive opening week; Oporto unveils new after-hours bundle; The Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton collaboration
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
3 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Guzman y Gomez profits jump 44.9% despite US wider losses
Guzman y Gomez profits jump 44.9% despite US wider losses
The brand continues to profit from strong interest from Australian consumers.
5 days ago
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
5 days ago
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki.
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
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QSRs pivots to digital as e-wallet use surges
As ordering moves to apps and kiosks, brands risk losing their identity.
Technology
Sushi Sushi bets on loyalty platform to lift traffic as price cuts lose appeal
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Customers get a $1 voucher for a hand roll upon signing up.
Design
Gloria Jean’s weaponises ‘envirohacking’ to drive Australian sales
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‘Envirohacking’ principles seek to influence purchasing behaviour.
Research
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
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A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
Executive insights
Get to know Blue Coral Concepts’ new Managing Director
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The group owns Five Guys, Ribs & Burgers, and Italian Street Kitchen brands.
Event News
1 in 12 Australians often get their first job from the fast-food chain.
