Australia

Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

10,000 Pint Slices are being given away to celebrate the team up.

The chain plans to reopen the seven affected restaurants.

The franchisor said it would open two Taco Bell stories this calendar year.

The franchisor says the move will harness the “underlying value” of their network.

40 graduates were selected to attend.

The ten-person panel intends to give riders “independent representation and a voice on safety issues”.

He also explains to QSR Media why the two burger concepts won’t result in market cannibalisation.

Jack’s Café is currently being trialled at five restaurants in Canberra.

The closure comes whilst reportedly still owing some $170,000 of debts.

The chain is also giving away free food for a year.

The chain says it will not impact sales from existing stores.

The six new items also cater to those with lactose intolerance.

The days of “drive-through or counter?” are long gone. True to a market where convenience reigns supreme, the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector has been marked by a widespread adoption of new ordering options including self-service kiosks and order-ahead mobile apps, all of which are designed to reduce wait times and drive customer convenience.

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

Speaking of a great food experience, I was reminded the other day how much I enjoyed the distinctive salty and flowery taste of month old Play-Doh during my formative years. What jogged my memory was reading how Hasbro had successfully trademarked the smell of their popular brand.