Australia
The Cheesecake Shop and Make-A-Wish Australia launches unicorn cupcakes
This aims to support six-year-old Quinn’s dream to "fly with a unicorn" amidst her leukemia battle.
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens in Dakabin
The opening created 40 new jobs.
Krispy Kreme launches Ghostbuster-inspired doughnut collab
The brand is celebrating the iconic Columbia Pictures 1984 film’s 40th anniversary.
Social Media Wrap: Ben & Jerry's new flavour; Zambrero launches new meat filling; GYG Newtown celebrates 18th
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Grill’d partners with Nedd Brockmann to help fight homelessness
The brand is donating $80k to the cause.
Consumers shift from delivery to pick-up amidst search for value
Delivery traffic declined by 6% in 2024, whilst pickup saw a growth of 18%.
Collins Foods appoints Xavier Simonet as managing director and CEO
Simonet will join Collins Foods on 4 November.
4 in 5 Australians support brands engaging in social good
A quarter of respondents also admitted boycotting a brand due to unethical actions.
Dr. Dough enters partnership with Jasbe BP
This brings the brand outside of its digital-only platform.
GOPIZZA banks on tech commercialization for new revenue
This strategy could potentially increase sales point to 100,000 globally.
3 in 4 Aussies cuts down food delivery amidst rising cost of living
68% are likely to order from food delivery services without delivery fees.
Hungry Jack’s launches new space-inspired shakes
The new shake is available on 1 October.
Five Guys eyes Sydney and Melbourne as a springboard for national expansion
The burger chain currently has four restaurants including a second Melbourne location.
McDonald’s launches Grimace Shake in Australia
The brand will also unveil a Grimace-inspired meal.
Five Guys opens second Melbourne location
This brings the burger chain's Australia footprint to four.
Baskin-Robbins releases new spicy ice cream flavour for Halloween
The new ice cream features Ghost Peppers as ingredients.
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