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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' racial bias training video; Domino's welcomes customers to suggest ‘Hotspots'; Sugar substitutes market projected to value at $19.1b
1 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
What was the secret behind Subway's successful ‘World Sandwich Day' event?
16 Apr 18
More than 13.3 million meals – that’s how much Subway donated to more than 20 hunger-relief nonprofits across the world.
KFC responds to ball tampering scandal
26 Mar 18
KFC is a major sponsor of Australian Cricket.
Craveable Brands to phase out single-use plastic bags
2 Feb 18
In a bid to help rid Australia of plastic bags, Red Rooster, Oporto, and Chicken Treat have started removing single-use plastic bags.
Zambrero hits 20 million mark in donated meals
29 Jan 18
Through its global Plate 4 Plate initiative, Zambrero has helped over 57 countries.
McDonald's announces goals to improve packaging and reduce waste
17 Jan 18
By 2025, all of McDonald’s packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be having ourselves a merry Christmas!
21 Dec 17
We hope you do, too.
Sandwich Chefs' Project Rudolph Campaign raises over $6,000
18 Dec 17
From November the 25th, guests have donated $1 for every carvery purchase.
Hog's Australia's Steakhouse joins fight against ‘The Black Dog'
14 Nov 17
The brand will host a massive national charity event across its 80 restaurants in March next year.
Subway partners with Foodbank to launch its largest fundraising event
3 Nov 17
"Live Feed", the initiative to help fight hunger globally, will be on the 3rd of November.
Subway Australia eliminates plastic bags in sustainability push
27 Oct 17
The plastic bags will be completely phased out by the end of November.
Roll'd pledges $2 donation on every Bún sale
26 Oct 17
Guests will also receive a $2 token to use at their next visit.
Zambrero to donate 500,000 meals for Meal Packing Day
19 Oct 17
With over 17 million meals donated to date, the brand is aiming to provide one billion meals by 2025.
Jamaica Blue kick starts Beacon Foundation Fundraising Initiative
16 Oct 17
Fundraising activity will commence in all Jamaica Blue cafés from 30th October.
Soul Origin to raise $30,000 for the Starlight Children's Foundation
15 Sep 17
It will give over 750 seriously ill children access to Starlight Express Room programs.
Zambrero's Plate 4 Plate initiative reaches 15 million meals donated milestone
6 Jun 17
The healthy Mexican restaurant franchise announced that it has donated over 15 million meals to those facing food scarcity.
Bay City Burrito launches annual 'Burritos N Blankets' program for homeless Australians
19 May 17
Bay City Burrito is celebrating its 8th year in business by giving back to the community.
Baskin-Robbins partners with McGrath Foundation to support families experiencing breast cancer
12 May 17
Baskin-Robbins is donating $5 from every ice cream cake purchased in the week leading up to Mother’s Day.
Brumby's makes $20,000 donation to The Smith Family
3 May 17
Brumby’s Bakery’s donated 25 cents from every six pack of Hot Cross Buns sold this Easter.
See How Top QSRs Protect the Environment and Source Food Sustainably
9 Apr 17
QSRs are often viewed as enemies of the environment and animals.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be having ourselves a merry Christmas!
22 Dec 16
We hope you do, too.
Muffin Break hosts free Cookie Workshop for kids
19 Dec 16
The brand held a free Kids Cookie Creation Workshop during the school holidays.
Crust Gourmet franchisees raise money for Children's Ward
12 Dec 16
Crust Thirroul, Wollongong and Shellharbour joined forces to raise money for the Wollongong Hospital Children’s Ward.
Soul Origin aims to raise $5,000 for Starlight Children's Foundation
12 Dec 16
The ‘healthy fast food’ brand will be paying it forward this Christmas.
The Coffee Club NZ, KidsCan launch new Christmas takeaway coffee cups and napkins
7 Nov 16
All created by school children who won a nationwide Christmas Cup Art Competition.
Zambrero packs more than a quarter million meals to help fight world hunger
24 Oct 16
Volunteers helped the brand pack 353,376 meals to donate.
Zambrero recruits 1,500 volunteers to pack over 320,000 meals
21 Oct 16
In an effort to end world hunger.
Cold Rock 'turns pink' for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
7 Oct 16
The brand aims to raise funding for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).
Soul Origin supports 'Big Change for Little Champions'
21 Sep 16
On September 15, the “healthy fast food” brand showed its support for the Starlight Foundation at The Footy’s Show’s...
Zambrero to hold meal packing event in October
21 Sep 16
The Mexican food chain, along with its distribution partner Stop Hunger Now, is inviting its customers to pack meals for the unfortunate on 21st...
Gloria Jean’s Coffees to donate $45,000 to Variety Children’s Charity
19 Sep 16
The coffee chain's franchise partners across the country have banded together to donate $45,000 to Variety...
Michel's Patisserie gives away cakes at hospital
1 Sep 16
The bakery chain surprised teachers and volunteers at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital School when it gave away an array of cakes for their...
Zambrero celebrates the donation of ten million meals
31 Aug 16
The quick service Mexican restaurant announced that they have reached the milestone of having donated ten million meals to the needy through their...
Domino's, FRRR launch grants program for regional communities
8 Aug 16
Domino’s Pizza in partnership with the Foundation for Rural, Regional and Renewal (FRRR) launched its Give for Good Grants Program, to...
OzHarvest Sydney hold food rescue feast with top chefs at Think.Eat.Save
25 Jul 16
On 25 July, Sydney’s leading chefs will join food rescue charity OzHarvest to feed 5,000 members of the public a free “rescued...
Wendy's Milk Bar teams up with Guide Dogs Australia for International Hot Dog Day
20 Jul 16
The brand announced a partnership with Guide Dogs Australia to help raise the next generation of Guide Dog puppies.
Rolld teams up with Blue Dragon Foundation to raise $80,000 for charity
5 Jul 16
The Vietnamese street food brand announced that it is partnering with the Blue Dragon Foundation to raise $80,000 to build a boarding house in...
RFG announces new food innovation sponsorship
1 Jul 16
The multi-food franchise operator announced the recipients of its new food innovation sponsorship program,...
SumoSalad teams up with OzHarvest for #HeatUpTheStreet campaign
3 Jun 16
The brand joined forces with food rescue organisation OzHarvest as part of its in-store #HeatUpTheStreet campaign this winter.
Gloria Jean's kicks off fundraising campaign for charity
31 May 16
The brand launched a new campaign as part of their annual fundraising initiative, Cappuccino for a Cause, to further increase their donation drive...

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