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Celebrity Chef Endorsements: What will Sumo's alliance with Pete Evans do for their business?

Sumo Salad recently announced their collaboration with celebrity chef Pete Evans. This interview with both Pete & Luke touches on the rationale behind the move, what their expectation is for the range and how the industry is changing.

Celebrity Chef Endorsements: What will Sumo's alliance with Pete Evans do for their business?

Sumo Salad recently announced their collaboration with celebrity chef Pete Evans. This interview with both Pete & Luke touches on the rationale behind the move, what their expectation is for the range and how the industry is changing.

Pizza Capers eyes NSW for growth

Pizza Capers has been dominant in QLD for many years, they are now extending their brand to other parts of Australia. QSR Media sat down with Scott Geiszler, their co-founder to find out how they are bucking the retail trend, we asked Scott:

Subway talks about their goal to be the #1 Quick Service Restaurant Chain in every market they serve

How are they going to get there? Find out in this interview with their Regional Marketing and Profitability Manager, Ben Miles as he talks about their promotion of "Healthy Weight Week" an initiative of the Dietitians Assoc. of Australia as well as their digital marketing initiatives.

Foodco’s Serge Infanti talks acquisition strategies, overseas growth markets and what impact the carbon tax will have on the business

In this exclusive interview we find out how 2011 has been for the group and what their plans are for 2012.

Find out why Spudbar is one QSR to watch

Spudbar a small QSR is enjoying 30% year on year same store sales growth. Find out why in this interview with their CEO Simon McNamara.

What are Alibaba's plans for the next 12 months?

New menu, new store design are just some of the recent changes at Alibaba. Find what else is happening with the brand in this interview with their CEO, Robert Marjan

"We anticipate reaching the 75 store mark by the end of 2012" states Murat Coskun, CEO, Sunshine Kebabs

How are they going to get to the 75 mark? What have been some of the pitfalls about expanding a QSR brand OS. Read this interview to find out.

Costly & complex labour laws burden QSR industry say KFC, QSRH, Pie Face & GYG

Too costly labour will negatively affect job creation, says leaders of the QSR industry.

"We have an agressive 12 months ahead" says Urban Burgers new owner Shane Heal

Urban Burger have been purchased by The Heal Group and are introducing a lot of change in the business. Read this interview to find out what they have planned.

"McCafé was not meeting customer expectations" states McDonald's Australia Catriona Noble

McDonald's Australia is always innovating, whether it is overhauling their McCafe concept or now offering a salad with all value meals. Read this exclusive interview with their CEO, Catriona Noble to find out what's next.

QSRH, Pieface, Sumo Salad, GYG and KFC talk growth strategies

More regionalization, bigger stores and more drive-thru operations are just some of the strategies for growth for the industry. 

Educate, don’t over legislate: say KFC, QSRH, Sumo Salad & Pie Face

Representatives of major players in the industry say that the government should focus on educating people on how to make healthy choices instead of passing a lot of legislation onto the industry such as the recent NSW menu board legislation.

Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill: what are their plans for the next 2 years?

QSR Media recently got together with Brett Carman the recently appointed GM for Salsa's to find out what's happening with the brand and what direction he will be taking it in.

Aaron McKie on why Hungry Jack's Makes it better

Hungry Jack's has changed its tagline, find out why and what other changes the company is making, in this interview with their CEO Aaron McKie.

Self Service Kiosks, Electronic Menu boards and other technological advances for QSR's

Find out in this video interview how Task Retail Technology is working with clients both in Australia & OS to increase sales and decrease costs to QSR's using the latest technology.

Guzman Y Gomez outlook for the next 18 months

Steven Marks, Founder & MD GYG talks about the outlook for his restaurants and the changes he is making to the business.

Find out about Wasabi Warriors, the new QSR from Pacific Retail Management

Pacific Retail Management (operators of Go Sushi, Love Coffee & Crepes and Kick Juice Bars) is launching Wasabi Warriors. In this interview Nicola Mills the Group MD talks about where the brand is positioned in the marketplace and what she expects from the brand in the next 12-18 months.