Australia
Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken joins QSR Media conference in Sydney
Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken joins QSR Media conference in Sydney
																					
							The event is scheduled to return on 13 October
						
					
					
				Which fast food brands have the best loyalty programme?
																					
							Top loyalty apps are simple, personalised, and deliver value.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap: Krispy Kreme adds Biscoff Creme permanently; Chatime partners with Smiggle in giveaway; Hungry Jack's restarts partnership with Make-A-Wish
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
						
					
					
				Wingstop partners with QSIC for in-store music for first restaurant in Australia
																					
							The brand wants to reflect a bold and energetic energy in its restaurants.
						
					
					
				Oporto to give 10,000 free Portuguese flame-grilled chickens
																					
							The Bondi Burger will also be available for $5 all day long.
						
					
					
				Zarraffa’s Coffee relaunches Peru Ayni Single Origin bean
																					
							The bean was first launched in 2023.
						
					
					
				QSR Media Awards 2025 opens for nominations
																					
							The awards programme recognises outstanding innovations in various categories.
						
					
					
				QSR Media’s fast-food conference set to return on October
																					
							International and local QSR brand leaders will gather for one day.
						
					
					
				Deliverect expands kiosk solution to Australia
																					
							This comes after the company acquired Tabesto in 2024.
						
					
					
				Deliverect launches AI tool to combat refund fraud in restaurants
																					
							30% of refund claims are found to be fraudulent.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap: Cinnabon announces more openings; Soonta holds meet and greet with MasterChef Sav Perera; Macca's launches cheeseburger shirt giveaway
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Krispy Kreme to give away 100,000 free doughnuts on 6 June
																					
							The giveaway is in celebration of National Doughnut Day.
						
					
					
				Subway brings back the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
																					
							The limited-time item is available until 3 August or whilst stocks last.
						
					
					
				Banjo’s Bakery Cafe bets on global doughnut rush
																					
							The company will open its 52nd bakery in Warragul, Victoria, in June.
						
					
					
				Squishmallows land in Macca’s Happy Meals for the first time
																					
							Each Squishmallows comes with a QR code that unlocks an exclusive digital game.
						
					
					
				Burger Urge offers 2-for-1 deal nationwide for National Burger Week
																					
							The promotion is only available in-store and is limited to its Bite Club loyalty program members.
						
					
					
				Nautical Bowls 2.0 offers bigger dining areas
																					
							It seeks customer connections through new store designs and alfresco setups.