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Costly & complex labour laws burden QSR industry say KFC, QSRH, Pie Face & GYG
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.
From Burgers to Broccoli, Hungry Jack's CEO Aaron McKie talks to QSR Media about their new Salad Stix offering
QSR Media has an exclusive interview with Aaron McKie, CEO, Hungry Jack's Australia about their new Salad Stix product. Find out why they are doing this now and what their expectation of the vegetable medley is.
What are the top 4 marketing challenges that Pie Face's CMO, Ben Macpherson, faces?
Find out in this interview, the next in our CMO Series, as we catch up with the CMO of rising QSR star Pie Face - Ben Macpherson.
"The pool of quality franchisees is shallow and slowly drying up" comments Burger Edge's Issam Soubjaki
But that hasn't stopped Burger Edge's revival and growth over the last 24 months. QSR Media sat down with Issam Soubjaki to find out what the group has been up to.
Aktiv Brands turns to private equity for growth
Aktiv Brands operators of Bucking Bull, se7en Gourmet Takeaway and Skewerz brands now have 43 stores across Australia. QSR Media found out what’s new for the group and how they are going to grow their different brands, when we caught up with their CEO Stuart Beechen.
Eagle Boys new size campaign sees 20% jump in first week sales
QSR Media is conducing a series of interviews with leading CMO's in the industry. In this interview Christine Hooper, Eagle Boys, Group Executive Marketing discusses their new campaign, their design overhaul and how the concept of customer centricity applies to their business.
What will be the Food Trends of the Future? Sandhurst Fine Food's Mimmo Lubrano tells QSR Media
Sandhurst's Fine Foods Mimmo Lubrano sat down with QSR Media to discuss trends in the industry and why Sandhurst stands out from the crowd.
What you need to know about the KFC Signature Burger Range by celebrity chef Daren Simpson
KFC announced last week their venture with celebrity chef Darren Simpson. Why have KFC done this and what are their future plans in this area?. Find out as their CMO, Nikki Lawson, discusses the campaign with QSR Media.
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