In Focus

WOWCOW - an emerging QSR to watch

WOWCOW - an emerging QSR to watch

WOWCOW is a funky super chilled yogurt & desert lounge with a cult like following. The first in Australia and with 6 years under their belt they have recently launched their franchising campaign. Carl Harwin, their founder and CEO sits down with QSR Media to explain what sets them apart and their plans for the future.

Delaware North - A super franchisee's perspective of the QSR industry

Delaware North operates many QSR brands including Hungry Jacks, Oprorto, Noodle Box, Healthy Habits & Dominos. What trends are they noticing? Find out in this interview with David Mayo, their Ntl Brand Mgr, Travel Hospitality Services.

Zarraffa's Coffees Kenton Campbell on drive throughs, the Carbon tax and growth targets

Zaraffas's Coffee is well known in QLD, they are now taking their brand to other states. Find out more in this interview with their CEO Kenton Campbell.

Burger Edge on 0S Expansion and their 45 store outlook

The gourmet burger market is becoming increasingly competitive, and Burger Edge is one of the growing QSR's in this space. Find out more in this interview with Issam Soubjaki, Franchisor, Burger Edge.

MOS Burger's 200 store plan

This burger chain is one to watch, they are 2nd to McDonald's in their native Japan and have ambitious plans for Australia. Read this interview with their GM Yasufumi Sato.

Inside Gloria Jean's Coffees, Coffee House of the Future - what you need to know

In this interview with Gloria Jean's coffees Gareth Pike, CEO Pacific, we find out how it is revolutionising their business.

Mad Mex's new direction for 2012

Mad Mex have ambitious growth targets for 2012 to at least double their store count. Find out in this interview with their CEO and founder Clovis Young how they are going to get there and how their business is changing.

RFG's Acquisition of Pizza Capers: what you need to know

In this exclusive interview RFG's CEO Tony Alford outlines the rationale behind the recent purchase of Pizza Capers and their plans for the future.

Pizza Hut: targeting the premium pizza market

Pizza Hut recently launched their new "signature range" of premium pizzas. In this interview with their GM Graeme Houston we find out what their goals are for the year and what changes they are implementing in their business.

“A lot of other players are stuck in the 80’s in their thinking“ says Don Meij of Domino’s

Domino’s recently announced a 23% increase in profit. Riding the digital wave is just one of the ways they stay on top. In this interview Don Meij tells QSR Media how they plan to stay on top and what the industry needs to do to stay competitive.

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.