Australia
QSR Media Awards 2026 opens nominations across 22 categories
QSR Media Awards 2026 opens nominations across 22 categories
Nominations close on 7 August.
19 minutes ago
Australia's top QSR operators to tackle investment, growth and customer strategy
The event is a full day of panels and keynotes on the forces reshaping Australian QSR.
34 minutes ago
Social Media Wrap: Subway's $20k travel giveaway; Cotti Coffee celebrates 100 million cups; Muffin Break launches new breakfast deal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
53 minutes ago
Hungry Jack’s record breaking $2.8m for Make-A-Wish
The chain sold over 316,000 stars for the foundation.
2 days ago
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens Logan Central outlet
The new location is expected to create up to 30 new local jobs.
3 days ago
Breakfast becomes Australia's next QSR battleground
Transactions have climbed from under 5% in just one year.
3 days ago
Aussies won’t cut back on coffee despite cost pressures
Cafes are also turning to social media trending flavours to boost interest in the category.
4 days ago
Restaurants face wage rise, energy costs and tighter margins in 2026, industry body warns
Wages were lifted by 4.75% from July 1, whilst electricity costs have grown 25% year-on-year.
5 days ago
Red Rooster makes $10 roast chicken deal available every day
Customers can get the offer Thursday–Sunday with a $15 spend on other Red Rooster items.
6 days ago
QSR Media Awards 2026 nominations deadline nears
22 categories will be judged.
Top QSR chiefs to gather in Sydney for industry's biggest conference of the year
The biggest names behind the most successful fast-food franchise are getting together for this one-day event.
Social Media Wrap: Motto Motto sold out on National Ramen Day; Gami Chicken founder delivers retail range to media; Starbucks revives BOGO deal for Matcha items
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
The customer habits you build in a ‘Goldilocks’ market set the tone for what comes next
Market conditions are 'just right', but there are factors suggesting that this may not last long.
McDonald's expands Quarter Pounder range with two new burgers
The chain sold more than 56 million Quarter Pounders over the past year.
Chargrill Charlie's offers free chicken salt instead of fries on National Fries Day
The $15 seasoning jar takes centre stage for the one-day campaign.
Australian household spending rebounds in May as consumer confidence slides on economic pessimism
Spending at hotels, cafes and restaurants rose, driven primarily by catering services including restaurant meals, takeaway and dining out.
Piccolo Me gives away 2,000 boxes of fries ahead of World Fries Day
The first 50 app orders at each store receive regular fries, whilst stocks last.
Commentary
The customer habits you build in a ‘Goldilocks’ market set the tone for what comes next