Australia
McDonald’s to remove McSmart Meal by June
McDonald’s to remove McSmart Meal by June
The meal includes a cheeseburger, fries, and a soft drink.
14 hours ago
Firehouse Subs to debut in Brisbane
The brand’s opening is led by its master franchisee, Retail Food Group.
17 hours ago
Operators shift marketing digital, but customers rely on word of mouth
Data shows a gap between operator digital spend and customer discovery habits
18 hours ago
Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu
Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: Domino's partners with Pistachio Papi; Chatime launches Jasmine Green Tea; Boost Juice partners with ST. ALi
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
GapMaps names new CEO
GapMaps plans to scale its AI-driven SaaS platform across global enterprise markets.
5 days ago
Fuel surcharge may trim fast-food spending
Pressure on petrol costs tests pricing tactics across Australia’s dining sector.
5 days ago
Dine-in declines as more Aussies order delivery
Revenues from dine-in dropped from 31% in 2024 to 20% in 2025.
6 days ago
Soul Origin launches SO Tiger Bun range
The launch is in partnership with Rugby League star Jarome Luai.
Hospitality menus drift from customer demand
Nearly half push fusion foods, but only one in ten customers wants them.
Red Rooster pairs Reds Hot launch with fuel incentives
It includes one $1,000 fuel prize and 10 vouchers worth $100 each.
Beverages drive Australian foodservice growth as QSR leads serving gains
Seven in 10 foodservice meals in Australia included beverages.
Zambrero launches limited-time Nourish+ bowls and burritos
Prices start at $13.90.
Social Media Wrap: Domino's $2 mega toppings promo; Betty's Burgers launches create your own burger contest; McDonald's partners with Harlem Globetrotters for new range launch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hospitality spending dips in March despite annual growth trend
Three in five are cutting back on eating out at restaurants.
Here are the top restaurant chains in Australia in 2026
Subway leads with 1,255 outlets as of 26 March 2026.
