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Franchisees kept in dark over Souvlakihut troubles
QSR Media was tipped off by a disgruntled franchisee a couple of weeks ago about a potential sale of the Souvlakihut brand, and a lack of information being provided to franchisee's. We followed up and were told by their PR agency that there was no sale pending. It now turns out that the company has gone into voluntary Administration, and a private equity buyer has been identified, and is awaiting a final settlement.
Franchisees kept in dark over Souvlakihut troubles
QSR Media was tipped off by a disgruntled franchisee a couple of weeks ago about a potential sale of the Souvlakihut brand, and a lack of information being provided to franchisee's. We followed up and were told by their PR agency that there was no sale pending. It now turns out that the company has gone into voluntary Administration, and a private equity buyer has been identified, and is awaiting a final settlement.
Hungry Jack's appoints Clemenger BBDO as new creative agency
After a thorough 3 month tender process, Clemenger BBDO is appointed as Hungry Jack's new creative agency, effective January 2011.
Eagle Boys’ gourmet pizza range a hit among Aussies
The pizza chain’s latest line of premium pizzas now account for 5% of all sales after just two weeks of being on the market.
KFC Pink Bucket supports the McGrath Foundation
KFC will travel 4000 kilometres as they launch the "KFC Pass the Pink Bucket" tour.
QSR Media expands to Asia
QSR Media is expanding to Asia with an office in HK and Singapore to report on the regions growing food service industry.
Aktiv franchise group acquires The Kebab Co.
According to Aktiv group, 10 franchised stores of Western Australian brand The Kebab Co. is now part of Aktiv franchising group. All 10 franchised stores are located in major shopping centres in WA.
Online ordering trending with Perth pizza lovers
Compared to a national online ordering sales average of 15 per cent, perth pizza lovers are more likely to order a pizza online compared to other Australians with almost a quarter of Eagle Boys store sales in the city now coming from online orders.
SumoSalad - new stores and new salads
Sumo Salad has just opened up 3 more stores, Toowoomba, Adelaide Central Plaza and Belconnen taking their total number of stores to over 80. There’s also the addition of two new salads to the Favourites Range, The 97% Fat Free Cajun Prawn & Beef & Haloumi salad.
QSR Media reviews Pizza Capers Singapore
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KFC backs 16 cricket clubs for summer 2010/2011
The fast food chain is continuing its cricket sponsorship and giving cricket clubs the chance to take some much needed funds back to their clubhouse.
Grill’d gives away free burgers for Movember’s cause
The healthy burger specialist offers free burgers to Mo Bros & Mo Sistas who have raised more than $40.
Domino’s bent on strengthening presence in South Australia
Adelaide and regional areas in South Australia have been earmarked as key growth areas by the pizza chain as it ramps us plans to open new branches at Muno Para and Mawson Lakes soon.
Crust opens outlet at Sydney’s newest upscale mall
Shoppers can now have their fill of a vast array of pizzas in the traditional al Taglio’ style (pizza by the slice) at Westfield shopping complex.
New law to require display of kilojoule information
Starting February 1, all major fast food retailers in New South Wales must display kilojoule information as the Government aims to improve health and reduce obesity across the State.
Proposed legislation to tackle obesity
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has ruled out a 10% taxation on fast food, which was a potential outcome of a health review that had taken place by the previous Rudd Labor government.
GYG opens in Westfield Sydney
Guzman Y Gomez celebrated the opening of its 7th store in Westfield Plaza in Sydney by offering $5 Burritos and Burrito Bowls.
Survey says franchise sector bullish
Sixty percent of respondent CEOs in the annual Franchisor CEO Survey indicated multi-unit franchising was their key growth strategy.
