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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.
17 hours ago
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.
19 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Char'd Chicken enters chicken shop war; Betty's Burgers introduces bun alternative; Domino's brings back iconic snack
Social Media Wrap: Char'd Chicken enters chicken shop war; Betty's Burgers introduces bun alternative; Domino's brings back iconic snack
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
20 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
23 hours ago
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
The casual restaurant chain was brought back by the Minor Hotels group.
3 days ago
McDonald’s floods market with free McPops
McDonald’s floods market with free McPops
The deal is part of its Macca’s Year of Value promise.
3 days ago
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises taps ex-McDonald’s executive as CEO
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises taps ex-McDonald’s executive as CEO
Andrew Gregory will start at Domino’s no later than 5 August 2026.
5 days ago
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
The new offerings are available across the chain’s outlets, with store-specific pricing.
Sushi Sushi unveils loyalty programme
Sushi Sushi unveils loyalty programme
Welcome rewards include a voucher for a $1 sushi hand roll.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: Grill'd introduces blind box collectables; Krispy Kreme launches Galentine's Day activity; McDonald's brings Friends to Australia
Social Media Wrap: Grill'd introduces blind box collectables; Krispy Kreme launches Galentine's Day activity; McDonald's brings Friends to Australia
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
The venue spans two levels, serving both takeaway customers and sit-down diners.
Gong cha reshuffles marketing and regional leadership
Gong cha reshuffles marketing and regional leadership
New appointments aim to strengthen management and support regional growth.
Social Media Wrap: Betty's Burger's launch cold brew; Chatime partners for protein bundle LTO; Red Rooster shares viral 'jingle'
Social Media Wrap: Betty's Burger's launch cold brew; Chatime partners for protein bundle LTO; Red Rooster shares viral 'jingle'
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
This brings the total of 50 sites operated by the group.
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Technology
Sushi Sushi bets on loyalty platform to lift traffic as price cuts lose appeal
Customers get a $1 voucher for a hand roll upon signing up.
4 days ago
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.
Menu Innovations
Oliver’s targets families with flagship Feel-Good Meal
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The brand also plans to launch a new loyalty programme.
Event News
1 in 12 Australians often get their first job from the fast-food chain.
