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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
Gong cha rides ‘blind box’ craze with POP MART tie-up
The tea company is targeting Gen Alphas by creating social media buzz.
Carl's Jr eyes Aussie expansion after master franchise setback
The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months.
Global fast food market to reach US$1.25t by 2033
Meanwhile, takeaways in Australia are also contributing to its growth.
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.
El Jannah to shake up ‘stagnant’ breakfast market
The Aussie fast-food chain is banking on its Lebanese heritage to offer something better.
2024: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the Australian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
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.
Soul Origin to launch 35 coffee-focused rebranded restaurants by 2025
The new design was the result of two years of research and customer feedback.
What’s in store for Australia’s nearly $50b foodservice market?
Key market growth factors are changing consumer behaviour and demand for convenience.
How are QSRs driving traffic despite price hikes?
2 in 3 have reported an increase in traffic in 2024.
OOSHMAN rebrands to stand out in crowded market
The Sydney-based modern Lebanese chain found itself lost in a sea of similarly named restaurants.
Meet Ollie, Oliver’s AI drive-thru Aussie assistant
There are already plans to take it to the restaurant chain’s self-service kiosks.
US gourmet cookie brand Crumbl eyes 15 stores down under
The brand is currently planning to open its first one in Sydney.
Innovations in QSR could be rolled out in months thanks to Gen AI
Key AI applications include predictive forecasting, finance automation, and personalisation.
Soonta targets family market with kids meal launch
The meal will have collectable cards.
Commentary
Four ways restaurants can innovate and experiment to grow in 2025