In Focus

Inside Taco Bell's 50-store expansion strategy
15 Oct 18
Find out how they plan to get a bigger share in the Australian market's Mexican food segment.
Ribs & Burgers eyes domestic growth spur with franchising
8 Oct 18
The fast casual boutique restaurant is eyeing to acquire those with previous experience in F&B and hospitality.
Pizza Hut eyes further longevity with new management strategy and technology
1 Oct 18
Find out how the global pizza chain plans to evolve after operating for more than half a century.
Mad Mex on partnering with 4FINGERS, and why they see “numerous” expansion opportunities in Asia
19 Sep 18
Founder and CEO Clovis Young also confirmed that a brand refresh is due in the coming months.
‘A clean start': Sumo discusses its future plans, eyes expansion of wellness café concept
17 Sep 18
CEO Luke Baylis says the healthy fast food chain will see continued growth off a smaller “but more productive” network.
How Grill'd, Coffee Club NZ are getting ahead of the plastic straw phase-out movement
9 Sep 18
As the world at large moves towards sustainable practices, the quick service industry is finding ways to do its part.
Bubba Pizza aims to stand out with their “better” brand refresh
3 Sep 18
Learn how their new slogan came about and how the brand plans to approach its future.
Krispy Kreme shines a light on online delivery
26 Aug 18
The rise of digital ordering is shifting competition among QSRs online.
Ribs & Burgers teams up with 20th Century Fox to create the Deadpool Double
20 Aug 18
Find out why the burger brand believes there is more room for innovation in partnerships within the QSR space.
Mad Mex's new taco kit aims to beat its 'ordinary' supermarket counterparts
12 Aug 18
After launching its pre-packaged taco kits, the Mexican food brand is still looking for ways to provide the freshest options for people on-the-go...
Under new ownership, Doughnut Time seeks to find sweet redemption
5 Aug 18
Find out how the once-troubled doughnut chain plans to re-establish its then-leading brand position.
Burger Project looks to elevate Australia's burger scene through premiumisation
30 Jul 18
Find out how their Black Label concept will capitalise on the evolution of fast casual dining.
Organic & authentic: how Guzman y Gomez struck marketing gold by following their instincts
23 Jul 18
Chief marketing officer, Lara Thom, looks back at the success of #BringCalHome, and explains the importance of brands having a personality.
Jon Smith Subs is confident they will become a household name
11 Jul 18
Learn how the U.S.-based brand will set itself apart in Australia’s fast casual dining arena.
For Taco Bell, flexibility is key in growing internationally
1 Jul 18
In an exclusive interview with QSR Media, international president Liz Williams explains the principles behind their expansion plan.
It was a good time: Dr. Dough Donuts lays down expansion plans with cheeky advertising
21 Jun 18
The donut brand shares their excitement in entering new markets.
Nando's looks to get ahead by inspiring the "inner cook" in their customers
18 Jun 18
The restaurant chain looks to their sauces to give them the competitive advantage.
Taco Bell is hoping that the third time's the charm in Australia
11 Jun 18
International president Liz Williams says the "more mature" Australian market is now ready for the global brand.
No mere fad, the poké invasion in Australia is here to stay
4 Jun 18
But how should competing brands that feature the Hawaiian dish separate themselves?
Carl's Jr. signals commitment to OZ market with the launch of their 3rd Global "Centre of Excellence"
28 May 18
The global burger's upcoming centre in the country is poised to be a hub for food and IT innovation.
Millennials are eating healthier, and what this means for your QSR
18 May 18
Needing a quick bite no longer means eating unhealthy.
Zarraffa's Coffee invests in technology to systematise its growing business
11 May 18
Zarraffa’s Coffee's founder and managing director Kenton Campbell said that IT plays a significant role as the brand expands into New...
Meet the niche offering that aims to be the largest specialty food brand in the world
4 May 18
Foddies' mission is to unite and bring people together through freedom of food choices.
Chatbots are being used by Boost Juice and other QSRs to disrupt the rules of customer engagement
30 Apr 18
From its inception, the conversation on the use of chatbots in 2018 continues to be a polarising subject.
Bucking Bull taps into digital menu boards to maximise the customer experience
22 Apr 18
The brand is trialing the use of digital menu panels which are slated to roll out across all new stores and refits in 2018.
Find out the digital deal's role in improving customer experience
16 Apr 18
Combo items, special discounts, and the daily special – whether people dine out or stay in, a customer wanting a good deal has always been a...
Roll'd sees potential in personalisation as digital takes over the market
6 Apr 18
The brand feels that its values, identity, and storytelling are still crucial to communicate its products and services.
Ribs and Burgers targets digital to get ahead of the market
2 Apr 18
With its increasing investment in the digital sphere over the past 3 years, the brand announced that it is in the midst of implementing a digital...
Gelatissimo focuses on geographical diversification as it ramps up its expansion
23 Mar 18
India and Bangladesh are Gelatissimo’s new frontiers in 2018, with stores to open in both countries within a couple of months.
Muffin Break wages war on waste with its new back-end initiative
16 Mar 18
Muffin Break will soon announce a social action initiative which will focus on taking 11 million paper cups from its stores out of the stream.
Chatime goes digital in a bid to vie for market share
12 Mar 18
With 84 locations so far, Chatime is continually looking at its business model to drive innovation across various disciplines, including asset...
Carl's Jr. eyes extensive expansion within Queensland in 2018
2 Mar 18
The Bansal Group also announced its plans to provide consumers with products they love, stay innovative, and bring new things to market for them...
Boost Juice moves away from traditional outlets
23 Feb 18
It also announced plans to shake up the smoothie and juice market with product innovations to launch in the coming months.
A peek inside the first Australian QSR to adopt cryptocurrency payment
18 Feb 18
An emerging burger concept with three outlets so far - Burger Love has plans to expand internationally into China, Indonesia, and the UK.
Hog's Express delivers to the increasing demand for convenience and versatility
9 Feb 18
As the smaller footprint of the traditional Hog's Steakhouse, Hog’s Express provides the latest technology which includes a fully...
Guzman y Gomez looks to expand its day-part menu strategy
2 Feb 18
With the recent partnership with Uber Eats and the launch of its drone delivery, Guzman y Gomez says exciting times are ahead for the brand....
Suki is breaking the mold of traditional poké market with further product innovation
29 Jan 18
The brand has big plans to continue to stay ahead in the market with product innovation, refinement of eco-responsible packaging, and developing a...
Piccolo Me looks to expand overseas as demand for sites grows
22 Jan 18
Piccolo Me co-founder Charlie Hachem will be working with Master Franchisees to facilitate the brand's growth in overseas markets.
Soul Origin to trial a new signature shop fit in the coming months
12 Jan 18
Soul Origin says they're currently focused on increasing their digital presence, as well as making a move to expand in Western Australia....
2017: Year in Review
18 Dec 17
QSR Media's Year in Review looks at the big news of this year.

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