Australia

Collins Foods returns $1.8 million in JobKeeper payments

Its CEO said the decision is in line with one of the company’s values of “positive impact”.

How COVID changed the way QSRs tackle kitchen efficiency, as told by Red Rooster, Roll'd and The Cheesecake Shop

Kitchen efficiency has long been a vital part of quick service restaurants’ (QSR) operations, but the pandemic has amplified its significance in more ways than one.

TheFork Festival opens today for all Australian restaurants

Participating restaurants get massive exposure to millions of diners from today until March 28.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Popeyes' new fish sandwich; Burger King tests new loyalty programme; Taco Bell's $5 value box

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

7-Eleven continues NSW growth with new Metford store

It is the fifth store to open in NSW and ACT in the last 12 months.

McDonald's offers free coffee for a year

The brand says its McCafés served up 220 million cups across the country in 2020.

From rebuilding to reinforced: How Pizza Hut's customer experience mantra led them to double-digit growth

CEO Phil Reed talks to QSR Media to elaborate on the chain’s latest take on expansion, Allegro Funds’ role in their transformation, and why they are keeping a conservative approach in product development.

How Zarraffa's, The Coffee Club plan to get a bigger bite of breakfast

The brands also look to cater to ever-changing consumer patterns.

Domino's launches new sausage pizza

It is available starting 25 January.

Five Guys secures first Australian site

The Penrith restaurant is expected to open mid-2021.

Chicken Treat chief sees QSR industry further exploring fast casual space

Mimma Battista discusses how the brand looks to synergise their physical and digital assets and her latest thoughts on expanding.

Pizza Hut Australia owners mull IPO: report

The chain will continue to roll out a series of branded kiosks.

85 Degrees allegedly underpays $429,000

Read the statement from the Fair Work Ombudsman here.