Executive insights

The Coffee Club CEO takes a bow

The Coffee Club CEO takes a bow

He led Minor DKL Food Group for nearly two and a half years.

RASHAYS taps new CFO for international expansion ambitions

New CFO eyes stronger unit-level profits after operational challenges last year.

Fast-food chains revise menus as more Gen Zers dine out

They also enjoy food inspired by K-pop and K-drama.

Zarraffa’s Coffee counts on drive-thrus to drive growth

It is either shutting its storefront-only cafes or moving these to become drive-thrus.

Pappa Flock goes on TikTok to create buzz

It recently opened its seventh store in NSW and will open another in Queensland by year-end.

Red Rooster’s new chief to lean on innovation funnel to win next-gen diners

Red Rooster has 321 restaurants, according to a tracker published by GapMaps.

Chatime bets on coffee to attract older Millennials

Coffee was Australia's most consumed beverage in 2024, with six of 10 Aussies drinking it.

San San solves sandwich problem

The creative sandwich bar is as much about the experience as it is about the food.

QSR customers have more money but demand more

People want to eat what they want to eat when they want to eat it.

Meet the new CEO of Mad Mex

Cameron Fincher was previously the COO of KFC South Pacific.

Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion

The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.

Carl's Jr eyes Aussie expansion after master franchise setback

The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months.

Sushi Izu goes solo

Australia’s biggest sushi retailer will open its first suburban store outside Woolworths this month.

Tam Jai uses Australia as launchpad to Western markets

The restaurant chain seeks to expand to the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.

Mr. Charlie’s is more than just a ‘vegan McDonald’s’

The plant-based fast-food chain promises that its food tastes as good as meat.

Hungry Jack’s, Macca’s vying for Aussies’ morning dollars, analyst says

Restaurants with competitive prices and a drive-thru service will get an advantage.

OOSHMAN rebrands to stand out in crowded market

The Sydney-based modern Lebanese chain found itself lost in a sea of similarly named restaurants.