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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.

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

More than a third of the proceeds will be used to pay off existing senior debt.

This is twice as much chicken as beef and pork, and six times more than lamb.

CEO Wally Mostafa sits down with QSR Media to talk about the brand’s journey so far, and why he says he will “never franchise”.

Executives argue that a good human resources strategy should be aligned with their respective brand strategies.

He was previously CEO of Huxtaburger.

The new item is available in all 440-plus stores nationwide.