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How Grill'd, Coffee Club NZ are getting ahead of the plastic straw phase-out movement

As the world at large moves towards sustainable practices, the quick service industry is finding ways to do its part.

The Coffee Emporium launches charity initiative for Aussie farmers

Donations for every coffee sold will be given to Rural Aid’s Buy A Bale campaign.

Banjo's Bakery Cafe holds donation drive for drought-affected farmers

The drought is still affecting farmers especially in New South Wales and Queensland. Banjo’s Bakery Cafe launched a fundraising drive to help drought...

Subway continues sustainability push by increasing carton efficiency

The fast food chain has previously replaced single-use plastic bags with recyclable paper bags. Subway has announced that it will continue to explore...

Muffin Break partners with Simply Cups in waste reduction initiative

The companies aim to reduce the amount of disposable coffee cups thrown in landfills.

Burger Project starts fundraising initiative for aspiring indigenous chefs

All 11 Burger Project sites across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will donate AUD$1 to the NICI for every Outback burger purchased.

McDonald's to phase out plastic single use straws in Australia by 2020

The fast food giant joins a number of brands ditching plastic straws globally.

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

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world. Starbucks recently closed 8,000 stores for a day to...

What was the secret behind Subway's successful ‘World Sandwich Day' event?

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

KFC is a major sponsor of Australian Cricket.

Craveable Brands to phase out single-use plastic bags

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

Through its global Plate 4 Plate initiative, Zambrero has helped over 57 countries.

McDonald's announces goals to improve packaging and reduce waste

By 2025, all of McDonald’s packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.

ANNOUNCEMENT: We will be having ourselves a merry Christmas!

We hope you do, too. Santa is on his sleigh and the QSR Media elves won't be back until January 8.

Sandwich Chefs' Project Rudolph Campaign raises over $6,000

From November the 25th, guests have donated $1 for every carvery purchase.

Hog's Australia's Steakhouse joins fight against ‘The Black Dog'

The brand will host a massive national charity event across its 80 restaurants in March next year.