Australia

SUKI to open 6th location in Cairns

The upcoming site will offer its signature poké bowls on 26 September.

Mad Mex on partnering with 4FINGERS, and why they see “numerous” expansion opportunities in Asia

Founder and CEO Clovis Young also confirmed that a brand refresh is due in the coming months.

Comcater, R U OK? launch fundraising partnership

The team-up aims to tackle suicide awareness and prevention in the hospitality industry.

‘A clean start': Sumo discusses its future plans, eyes expansion of wellness café concept

CEO Luke Baylis says the healthy fast food chain will see continued growth off a smaller “but more productive” network.

Bourke Street Bakery to make US debut in New York City

This will be the bakery chain’s first international location.

Sumo gets back on its feet after voluntary administration

The group says that they are having a ‘fresh start’.

Skewerz Kebabz wants to widen growth with fast casual model

Know more about how the Mediterranean chain wishes to change the way Aussies view local kebab shops. For Skewerz Kebabz, speed of service, simple decision-making, affordable price range, and portability are their key elements to serve and attract more customers as they are made aware of consumers’ “growing expectations”. “With increasing food options available across just about every shopping centre, the power really is with the consumer,” Dean Vella, executive director at Aktiv Brands, said. Consumers, he added, are now also willing to take risks with something they haven’t tried before. To provide these demands they constantly create ‘limited time only’ offerings to tell their customers that there’s always something new going on.

Roll'd introduces new Smoked Salmon Soldier offering

The new item is available until October 19.

Gelatissimo introduces first three flavours of new deluxe range

The ice cream chain will also add three more flavours in the coming months.

Carl's Jr. reaches 500th international location milestone with new Eagleby site

This also marks the fourth drive-thru Carl’s location for Queensland.

Huxtaburger secures 10-site franchise partnership in NSW

The burger chain is also eyeing an Asian expansion.

Chargrill Charlie's to launch new outlet in Sydney

This marks as the chicken chain’s 11th store.

Soul Origin to open 100th store in Randwick

The chain will reach the milestone within a 7-year span.

How QSRs can best respond during crisis situations

An expert details some key principles in crisis management.