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Social Media Wrap Up: KFC's brings back BBL Bucketheads; Zarraffa's throwing Jumanji-themed parties; Oporto's donates to bushfire victims
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC's brings back BBL Bucketheads; Zarraffa's throwing Jumanji-themed parties; Oporto's donates to bushfire victims
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's fires franchisee over viral video, seizes branch control
Robert Vigors was shown questioning the indigenous identity of a certain Robby Wirramanda.
To what extent do Aussies value provenance?
Sandhurst Fine Foods also explains how sustainable, business-wise, sustainable sourcing is for chains.
Gloria Jean's Coffees opens latest US store in Illinois
The Homewood store features a drive thru lane, a feature the plans to implement more by end-2020.
Sandwich Chefs launches festive catering menu
The chain also revealed its partner for its first drive-thru store in 2020.
Deliveroo to launch sustainability and social impact arm
The new team consists of eight people working together to actualise three United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals.
Jamaica Blue now serving Christmas-themed coffee
The festive coffee is said to be “lighter and brighter” compared to the chain’s signature blends.
FWO sues Chatime over underpayment allegations
Read the full statement here.
Domino's, Boost Juice, Pizza Hut amongst brands available via Google's new ordering service
The new feature in Google Search and Maps also allows customers to reorder their go-to meals.
Restaurant Brands posts 5.8% sales increase in Q3
The company recently opened its latest KFC store in Rundle Mall in Adelaide.
Manual oil handling poses a serious risk to your employees
Comcater makes a case for equipment that eliminates hot oil handling.
BioPak releases environment impact statement
The compostable packaging brand, together with other members of the Compost Club, has contributed in diverting 940 tonnes of organic waste from landfill.
The Cheesecake Shop plans solar panel rollout
The chain has already installed a 99KW solar panel system at their Sydney warehouse and office.
Subway SVP for int'l Ian Martin to step down
The executive plans to head back to Australia after he steps down on 31 December.
Reducing plastic use in the F&B industry
TabSquare gives a few tips on how brands can do so amidst growing concerns for the environment.
2019: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the Australian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Taco Bell to open latest outlet in Blacktown
This follows the chain’s newly-opened Jesmond Central site two weeks ago.