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Speeding up or changing course? How COVID-19 has reshaped QSR trends
Speeding up or changing course? How COVID-19 has reshaped QSR trends
As the COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the planet, one of the most clearly and significantly impacted industries has been hospitality, spanning the largest global QSR brands all the way to your small neighborhood coffee shop.
Ribs & Burgers extends 50% discount offer to healthcare workers
The offer is now valid until 30 June.
Collins Foods names Drew O'Malley as new CEO
He will succeed Graham Maxwell, who led the group for six years.
What brands need to examine to secure long-term success, according to Subway
ANZ country director Chris Churchmichael returns to the QSR Media Sandhurst Conference & Awards’ annual Leaders Panel.
DoorDash expands to Brisbane
This is the platform's third metro city launch in the country.
Chatime boss Carlos Antonius sees opportunity in leveraging data as online ordering surges
He also teased a FMCG line for the bubble tea brand within the year.
Why loyalty is key in the ‘new normal', according to Simon-Kucher & Partners' Mitchell Taylor
He will speak on initiatives that restaurants can consider to boost performance at the QSR Media Sandhurst Conference & Awards.
Social distancing affecting productivity in supply chains: Sandhurst
CEO Mimmo Lubrano also shares his thoughts on zero-contact.
Weekly Global News Wrap: CEOs speak out to support U.S. protests against racial injustice; U.S. restaurant transactions slowly recovering; DoorDash offers AR restaurant experience to Snapchat users
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: More chains reopen for dine-in; Gelatissimo expands Deluxe range; McDonald's, Uber Eats team up for free delivery
Find out what QSRs have bee up to on social media this week.
Krispy Kreme launches National Doughnut Month campaign
The chain is giving away free doughnuts every Friday this June.
Subway brings back its Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread Sub
The chain also highlighted its new addition to their Snacks range.
TGI Fridays operator launches contactless tap-to-order system
The tech was designed in-house.
Domino's Pizza says increased flexibility on casual shifts to benefit workers, franchisees
The chain also started thermometer testing of team members prior to each shift.
Red Rooster, Bakers Delight stick to core products, community involvement to retain customer attention
The chains also explain the value in shifting their focus across digital, social media and television channels.
7-Eleven widens plant-based to-go range
The chain also opened a store in Eden’s Crossing in QLD.
DoorDash launches Weblinks programme, ‘Saturdays' initiative
Restaurants with 5 or fewer locations will benefit from 0% commission until end-2020.
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