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Soul Origin bets on drive-thrus to double sales
Soul Origin bets on drive-thrus to double sales
It plans to open 50 drive-thru restaurants in the next five years.
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Why Macca’s spends $60m on training annually
1 in 12 Australians often get their first job from the fast-food chain.
Half of Australia’s top fast food locations are owned by three QSR brands
Subway still retains its position as Australia’s biggest chain.
Sushi Sushi bets on Saudi drive-thru as chain expands overseas
It is targeting 40 outlets over the next decade.
Australia’s QSR chains turn to late-night business to boost sales
Brands are also refining their menus and tightening supply chains.
Bakers Delight tests smaller stores to cut costs, expand reach
High electricity prices remain a key barrier to growth.
How much do Aussies spend on coffee?
Australians spend more on coffee each year than the economies of some countries.
El Jannah targets 100-store expansion with drive-thru push
Demand for fresh ingredients and convenience is fueling growth.
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Yo-Chi eyes bigger Southeast Asia push after Singapore debut
It aims to be a ‘third place’ like Starbucks, where people gather outside home and work.
TokyoTaco uses food truck to ramp up Australian presence
Getting customers to try the products was the biggest hurdle.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
FoodCo expands into hospitals and airports
It’s testing new store formats that will set the tone for expansion.
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Aussie QSRs redefine value with healthier, smarter choices
Precision, adaptability, and emotional relevance will set the winners apart.
Auntie Anne’s targets Australia’s transport hubs
The global pretzel brand is eyeing a five-store expansion in 12 months.
Top QSR chains improve nutrition policies but fall short on action
However, QSRs showed improvement since the last report in 2018.
