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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's rewards fake ad pranksters; how Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme plan to celebrate National Coffee Day; Shake Shack's innovation kitchen
International
21 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Guzman y Gomez to give away free coffee for a week; Hungry Jack's offers frozen flavours for AU$1; KFC's 'The Bachelor'-themed GIFs
Social media
21 Sep 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
From brand advocates to shareholders: crowdfunding for QSRs
Executive insights
20 Sep 18
It is now extended to private companies after recently passed legislation.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks eyes 10,000 stores fueled by renewable energy; White Castle unveils the Impossible Slider burger; US foodservice spending went 2% up, NPD says
International
14 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's outlets in Melbourne give free pizza for a week; Hungry Jack's new Cheesy Loaded Chips; Mad Mex celebrates Mexican Independence Day with free guacamole
Social media
14 Sep 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
How QSRs can best respond during crisis situations
Executive insights
10 Sep 18
An expert details some key principles in crisis management.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks opens first site in Italy; McDonald's trials int'l menu items; Domino's Russia cuts short tattoo promo
International
7 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's brings back Monopoly game; Hungry Jack's unveils new chicken schintzel burger; Zambrero adds Lo Bros kombucha to their menu
Social media
7 Sep 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Will plant-based and ethnic cuisines reshape the Australian fast food scene?
Executive insights
1 Sep 18
Belles Hot Chicken, Lord of the Fries, and Caltex Australia weigh in on the growing meat-free trend.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin Donuts' mobile ordering now available through Amazon Alexa; Smoothie King celebrates 1000th opening; Domino's extends paving grants to all 50 U.S. states
International
31 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Doughnut Time to make a comeback in Sydney; Starbucks' new Caramel Cinnamon Cookie Frappe; Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar's new range of house-cooked pastas
Social media
31 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's new accelerator program; McDonald's global initiative against youth unemployment; why most fast food chains' logos are yellow
International
24 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: NeNe Chicken's new Chicken Waffles; SumoSalad teams up with Inner Origin, Bakers Delight's Nutella-filled brioche
Social media
24 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Artificial intelligence can help grow restaurant revenues "up to 30%", TabSquare says
Executive insights
20 Aug 18
The software company explains how AI could drive a "personalised" in-restaurant customer experience.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new plant-based Cold Brew; Taco Bell tests Reaper Ranch fries; Tim Hortons finally replaces leaky coffee cup lids
International
19 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC's new clothing line; Bakers Delight supports BCNA; Michel's Patisserie to give away year's worth of coffee
Social media
19 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's brings back the McGold Card; pizza start-up Zume eyes USD$750 million deal with SoftBank; Papa John's Q2 sales fall
International
12 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's ANZ's 'country boy' CEO gives update on drought funds; Zambrero teases arrival of vegan cheese; Hungry Jack's new Western BBQ Bacon Whopper
Social media
12 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Demand for QSRs “highly dependent” on demographic characteristics
Executive insights
10 Aug 18
Find out the implications of the 2016 Australian census for restaurant owners.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's BigMac turns 50; South Africa's booming fast food delivery sector; Jamba Juice announces merger with Focus Brands Inc.
International
5 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Krispy Kreme teases new icon; Din Tai Fung's new vegetarian and vegan menu; will KFC's The Double return?
Social media
5 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
An “incredibly synergistic” partnership: how QSRs can maximise profits from delivery services
Executive insights
5 Aug 18
Executives from Deliveroo, foodora, Menulog and Uber Eats further emphasise their value propositions to restaurant brands.
Why loyalty goes beyond a brand's rewards programme, according to Guzman y Gomez, The Point of Loyalty, Craveable Brands and MobileDen
Executive insights
30 Jul 18
Industry experts reiterate that building customer loyalty is not just about giving points and discounts.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: John Schnatter sues Papa John's; Chick-fil-A set for Canadian expansion; McDonald's new ‘Aussie' burger
International
30 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's Mega Week deal; Pizza Hut celebrates National Chicken Wing Day; Michel's Patisserie's new Banana Chai Latte
Social media
30 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Jollibee says UK a ‘key market' for its global growth
International
30 Jul 18
The Philippines’ largest fast food chain believes its products have a universal appeal.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Spanish on-demand delivery startup Glovo bags EUR 115 million in funding; inside Beyond Meat's new lab; more allegations against Papa John's founder surface
International
23 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Grill'd goes plastic straw-free; KFC's Tenders Dippin' Bucket; Bakers Delight's new brioche offering
Social media
23 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's founder steps down as board chairman after using racial slur; iHOP set for Peruvian expansion; McDonald's pulls salads from 3,000 restaurants due to cyclospora outbreak
International
13 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks teams up with lifestyle brand for new collection; Lord of the Fries' National Fry-Day giveaway; Bakers Delight teases new addition
Social media
13 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Local execution: the secret ingredient behind Subway's Live Feed campaign
Marketing
11 Jul 18
The global sandwich brand lauded the Australian and New Zealand teams for their “phenomenal” numbers during the event.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A still America's favorite fast food chain; Bill Gates-backed Impossible Burger now served in Air New Zealand; KFC South Africa pokes fun at Neymar with new ad
International
6 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC announces 'Chicken Cheque' winner; Domino's Pizza's Vegan Night; Vapiano's Winter Warmers
Social media
6 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Burger King gives away free burgers to women in Saudi Arabia; the most fattening fast foods in South Africa; fast casual chain Wao Bao goes cashless
International
2 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Zambrero's 'z-rated' menu; SumoSalad's Soup Slammer; Sushi Sushi's new gluten-free platter
Social media
1 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hear what RFG, Subway, craveable brands., Minor DKL Food Group and Chatime have to say about transparency and profitability for franchisees
Franchising
29 Jun 18
Industry leaders also provide their thoughts on brand innovation.
FCA's Bruce Billson calls for stricter enforcement of Franchising Code of Conduct
Franchising
25 Jun 18
The former minister also says the council is looking into a brand ranking system for potential franchisees.
Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. startup unveils automated burger robot, Starbucks to close 150 stores next year, the Hardee's-Carl's Jr. branding split
International
22 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Coco Cubano's new nutellachino, Nene Chicken launches catering service, Oliver's Real Food opens Coomera site
Social media
22 Jun 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: IHOP's name-change marketing strategy, McDonald's brings 45 children to World Cup, Boston fast casual has robots as cooks
Marketing
17 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

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