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Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses has a growing appetite for plant-based alternatives
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses has a growing appetite for plant-based alternatives
Chief executive Steve Plarre also talks about having a resilient franchising model amidst the pandemic, plans for a wholesale channel and the chain’s decision to put him in the forefront of marketing.
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Nando's ‘Great Pretender' faux-chicken patty rolls out nationwide
The chain is looking to offer wider options for flexitarians.
Chatime sees secret menus, feedback mechanisms as means to prevent app fatigue
The bubble tea chain has 650,000 users registered in their Loyal-Tea app.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Fatburger's parent buying Johnny Rockets for US$25m; McDonald's ex-CEO fires back at chain's lawsuit; Chipotle sees another 10,000 workers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Krispy Kreme supports VIC with free delivery; Ferguson Plarre avails 13Cabs' delivery service; Bakers Delight's trifle recipe
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Oliver's food to go offering now in over 50 EG service stations
The brand aims to have its offering in at least 100 locations by the end of the year.
Muffin Break opens 34th store in QLD
The new Carindale store features a “softer and more lightweight feel” compared to their traditional design.
Deliveroo launches contactless dine-in platform
The platform will not get any commission from restaurants who use the ‘Table Service’ feature.
7-Eleven opens latest NSW site in Singleton
Some of the store’s staff are starting new careers in retail due to COVID-19.
DoorDash partners with food charity FareShare to help feed workers
The platform will provide a free meal to someone in need for every food order made via the app or online until 20 August.
Sharetea remains focused on brick and mortar growth amidst industry's digital acceleration
The Taiwanese bubble tea brand talks to QSR Media for the first time through chief executive Chris Mavris.
BP, David Jones to launch 21 food sites by end-2020
Two-thirds of these sites will be located in Sydney.
Guzman y Gomez surpasses $1bn in revenue since inception
The Mexican chain operates around 135 restaurants across markets.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy's $15m breakfast push; RBI revenue falls 25% despite Popeyes' soaring same-store sales; McDonald's taps Mayo Clinic for coronavirus safety aid
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Chatime's soy tea launched; Motto Motto's salmon carpaccio; Muffin Break brings back the Pink Lamington muffin
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Roll'd aims to have drone delivery within next five years
The Vietnamese chain will open 12 stores that are more geared towards delivery.
