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Zarraffa’s Coffee targets over 200 cafes before Brisbane Olympics in 2032
It recently opened the first site in a series of openings set for 2025.
Oporto to continue 20 restaurants a year pace in 2025
The brand currently has 209 restaurants in Australia.
Carl's Jr eyes Aussie expansion after master franchise setback
The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months.
Tyra Banks' ice cream shop debuts in Sydney
It will be available on 23 January.
Wendy’s opens first restaurant in Australia
It is located in Queensland.
Aussie premium burger chain Burgertory eyes expansion in Sri Lanka
This comes after its recent launch in India.
Foodco franchisees get $30,000 worth of incentives to launch new cafés
They may choose between Foodco's cafés brands Jamaica Blue and Muffin Break.
Banjo’s Bakery Café opens new store in Brighton
Customers can stop by the new store between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day.
Cinnabon to open its second WA store in Westfield Carousel
The new store will open on 14 December.
Grill’d debuts in Tasmania
They will be giving away 754 free burgers on its opening day on 6 December.
Vegan fast food Mr Charlie’s opens pop-up in Melbourne
The brand will open for two months at CoConspirators Brewpub in Brunswick.
Cult favourite Lune Croissanterie to open in Sydney
The brand made a simple announcement via its social media pages.
Tam Jai Mixian debuts in Australia
The new restaurant is located in Melbourne’s central business district.
Nautical bowls expands with influencer collaboration in opening Surfers Paradise store
They have collaborated with Jaz Hand, founder of @jazhandmade, which is an online jewelry store.
Hungry Jack’s launches the Whopper-Coaster in new NSW restaurant
The new location is the second Hungry Jack’s restaurant in Australia to feature the Whopper-Coaster.
Retail Food Group acquires CIBO Espresso
The group plans to rebrand all CIBO Espresso locations to Gloria Jean's
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