Australia
Consumers shift from delivery to pick-up amidst search for value
Consumers shift from delivery to pick-up amidst search for value
Delivery traffic declined by 6% in 2024, whilst pickup saw a growth of 18%.
Collins Foods appoints Xavier Simonet as managing director and CEO
Simonet will join Collins Foods on 4 November.
4 in 5 Australians support brands engaging in social good
A quarter of respondents also admitted boycotting a brand due to unethical actions.
Dr. Dough enters partnership with Jasbe BP
This brings the brand outside of its digital-only platform.
GOPIZZA banks on tech commercialization for new revenue
This strategy could potentially increase sales point to 100,000 globally.
3 in 4 Aussies cuts down food delivery amidst rising cost of living
68% are likely to order from food delivery services without delivery fees.
Hungry Jack’s launches new space-inspired shakes
The new shake is available on 1 October.
Five Guys eyes Sydney and Melbourne as a springboard for national expansion
The burger chain currently has four restaurants including a second Melbourne location.
McDonald’s launches Grimace Shake in Australia
The brand will also unveil a Grimace-inspired meal.
Five Guys opens second Melbourne location
This brings the burger chain's Australia footprint to four.
Baskin-Robbins releases new spicy ice cream flavour for Halloween
The new ice cream features Ghost Peppers as ingredients.
Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell's new menu trials; Report reveals number of McDonald's burgers sold; Dunkin launches coffee candles
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Pizza Hut unveils Venom movie-inspired pizza
The pizza features a black sauce, reminiscent of the titular Marvel movie character.
Grill’d launches City Support Dinners programme in Byron Bay
The brand will provide free meals to the Northern Rivers community.
Social Media Wrap: Oakberry launches new retail products; Betty's Burgers' 2 for $12 promo; Domino's Fried Chicken Burger range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
KFC opens first Colonel’s Spice House pop-up in Sydney
The brand is partnering with Vincent Yeow Lim aka TikTok superstar Dimsimlim.
Zambrero reaches 300th restaurant milestone
The brand gave 300 free burritos to all its locations to celebrate.
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