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7-Eleven seeking to expand cup recycling program
25 Mar 21
Fifty schools have partnered with the chain since the initiative was launched in late 2020.
Grill'd partners with non-profit Greenfleet for ‘Tree Day Tuesdays' initiative
24 Feb 21
The chain also brought back its Meat Free Mondays promotion.
McDonald's completes transition to fibre-based straws, cutlery
22 Feb 21
The fast food chain expects the move to remove 868 metric tonnes of plastic annually from restaurants in Australia, including over 512 million...
DoorDash responds to Melbourne snap lockdown with FareShare partnership
14 Feb 21
The lockdown is expected to cost $30 million in food waste.
Hungry Jack's launches Wishmaker campaign
11 Feb 21
It has supported Make-A-Wish since 2017.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
19 Dec 20
We're taking the time off!
Grill'd Local Matters programme goes national to support trio of mental health charities
9 Dec 20
Each chosen organisation for December will receive a minimum of $14,000.
Bakers Delight apologises for Christmas poster at Perth store
9 Nov 20
The advertisement was described as showing two young girls in festive hats gagged by lemon tarts.
McDonald's, Eva Mendes kickstart charity fundraising
23 Oct 20
The Hollywood actress also revealed why she joined the McHappy Day campaign.
Domino's Give for Good charity inks three-year partnership with Lifeline to expand digital services
13 Oct 20
The pizza chain’s ‘Feed the Knead’ programme is also available nationwide.
McDonald's names Eva Mendes as latest McHappy Day ambassador
28 Sep 20
She will host virtual meet and greets with families currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Deliveroo to pay carbon offset for every delivery
10 Sep 20
90% of its 8,000 riders across the country undertake deliveries on motorised transport.
Piccolo Me supports Beirut blast victims with fundraising campaign
24 Aug 20
The chain aims to raise $10,000 in one week.
Oliver's food to go offering now in over 50 EG service stations
13 Aug 20
The brand aims to have its offering in at least 100 locations by the end of the year.
DoorDash partners with food charity FareShare to help feed workers
11 Aug 20
The platform will provide a free meal to someone in need for every food order made via the app or online until 20 August.
BP, David Jones to launch 21 food sites by end-2020
10 Aug 20
Two-thirds of these sites will be located in Sydney.
Guzman y Gomez surpasses $1bn in revenue since inception
10 Aug 20
The Mexican chain operates around 135 restaurants across markets.
Thai Rock restaurant in Potts Point closed for cleaning after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
27 Jul 20
Anyone who attended the outlet between 15 July and 25 July were told to get tested.
Grill'd deep cleans Highpoint store after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
22 Jun 20
Other store employees were also advised to self-isolate at home.
KFC, Yum! Brands Foundation donate $160,000 to Foodbank Australia
26 May 20
The move will provide over 320,000 meals.
Nando's partners with Foodbank to support vulnerable Aussies
21 May 20
The chain has been supporting frontline workers with a 50% discount.
Oliver's Real Food reopens 14 outlets
13 May 20
This is more than half of the chain’s store network.
Bondi Pizza launches at-home kits, online grocer
3 May 20
The chain has six locations across Sydney, four of which remain open.
Domino's looking to source local produce amidst coronavirus crisis
28 Apr 20
The chain previously launched a search for more delivery staff.
Roll'd tests food truck delivery service
27 Apr 20
The chain aims to have one truck per suburb.
DoorDash halves commission rates for local restaurants in Melbourne, Sydney
17 Apr 20
The platform touts itself as the first service in Australia to offer this.
McDonald's expands range of grocery staples
17 Apr 20
The chain previously expanded its list of outlets delivering via Menulog.
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14 Apr 20
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Poked launches crowdfunding campaign to feed Melbourne frontliners
12 Apr 20
Every $5 they get is equivalent to one lunch bowl from the chain.
McDonald's now selling grocery staples via drive-thru, takeaway services
2 Apr 20
The fast food giant earlier introduced contactless service and contactless payment options.
Subway launches financial assistance programme for franchisees
30 Mar 20
It has also waived all marketing fees and will collect 50% of royalty fees.
Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group shuts down select venues
27 Mar 20
The company said new directives related to social distancing and restaurant operations made trading “unworkable”.
KFC halts in-restaurant dining operations amidst COVID-19 outbreak
18 Mar 20
It will now only offer drive-thru, pickup and delivery.
McDonald's to cut plastic cutlery, eyes alternative straws
2 Mar 20
The sustainability move is expected to remove more than 860 tonnes of plastic from the chain's system.
Muffin Break donates over $65,000 for bushfire relief
10 Feb 20
More than 20,000 lamington products were sold in January.
KFC partners with NSW's insurance agency on anti-customer abuse programme
15 Jan 20
The initiative includes training employees in de-escalation techniques and improving retail environments.
Starbucks Corporation pledges US$100,000 to bushfire victims relief campaign
15 Jan 20
The chain’s Australian operator would also donate AU$1 from every coffee sold to the Australian Red Cross’ Disaster Relief and...
Muffin Break releases lamington-themed items
9 Jan 20
The bakery chain is donating up to $20,000 in support of rescue missions to save animals affected by the recent bushfires.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
20 Dec 19
We're taking the time off!
Deliveroo to launch sustainability and social impact arm
18 Dec 19
The new team consists of eight people working together to actualise three United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.

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