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New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.
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Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
3 days ago
QSR Media Awards 2026 opens for nominations
Three new categories has also been added to the awards programme.
Leaders and investors take centre stage at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026 returns to Sydney
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
Why Macca’s spends $60m on training annually
1 in 12 Australians often get their first job from the fast-food chain.
QSR brands use TikTok to drive visibility and customer engagement
Other key growth drivers are strong operations and engaged staff.
Why generational segmentation unlocks loyalty
It builds an emotional connection by making consumers feel recognised and valued.
Jamaica Blue lifts sales by up to 20% with new café design
The brand has also seen a 20% reduction in fit-out costs.
QSRs redefine beverages for Gen Z from coffee to collagen
Texture and presentation will also become critical to the beverage experience.
Wendy’s positions as ‘challenger’ of Australian legacy brands
The country’s market is defined by high standards and intense competition.
1 in 3 drive-thru customers are transient visitors
In Australia, the average drive-through restaurant is running almost 30% transient customers.
Gen Z leads food service rebound with $5.8b spend
The 18 to 24 age group now accounts for 11% of all food service traffic.
Australia’s QSR chains turn to late-night business to boost sales
Brands are also refining their menus and tightening supply chains.
QSR sector set for 1% rebound after last year’s projected decline
The sector’s next phase hinges on balancing value and costs.
Dave’s Hot Chicken aims 150 new stores by year-end, eyes $1.6b sales by 2026
The chain also plans to expand into India, Mexico, and across Europe.
Tickets nearly sold out at the QSR Media Conference & Awards 2025
The leaders of the biggest QSR brands in Australia attend the conference.
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