Australia

Retail Food Group partners with Franchise Arabia for further expansion in India and MENA region

The group is looking to launch other brands such as Donut King, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar and Michel’s Patisserie.

McDonald's combines two signature desserts to create the Apple Pie McFlurry

It is exclusively available in Uber Eats for its first week of launch.

Snacking sector on the rise and has evolved, NPD says

The said sector is now worth AUD$7 billion in the industry.

Domino's appoints Michael Treacy as new Global Development Chef

The chef has past experience in luxury hotels in London such as the Mandarin Oriental and Claridge’s.

Meatball and Wine Bar penalised for underpayments

Their outlets in Melbourne CDB, Richmond and Collingwood were found to have breached employment laws.

Ferguson Plarre lays out expansion plans

The bakehouse chain recently opened three stores within three weeks.

Krispy Kreme shines a light on online delivery

The rise of digital ordering is shifting competition among QSRs online. The question now: How can one brand stand out amid crowded cyberspace?

Get to know Mark Hawthorne, Guzman y Gomez's CEO for ANZ

Leveraging key partnerships, he says, are part of the next iteration of their long-term strategy.

The Cheesecake Shop reports franchisee profits up by 7.5%

The bakery chain also plans to open 14 stores, including four in the U.K., by next year.

The Coffee Emporium launches charity initiative for Aussie farmers

Donations for every coffee sold will be given to Rural Aid’s Buy A Bale campaign.

BonBons Bakery unveils new grab-and-go concept store

Dubbed “Tmix”, the new store aims to provide low-calorie teas and handmade donuts.

Jamaica Blue opens two new stores in QLD and WA

Both outlets are the second sites in their respective areas.

Baskin-Robbins opens new site in Hamilton

The ice cream chain currently has around 80 stores in the country. Baskin-Robbins has officially launched their newest site in Brisbane, specifically located at the Portside Wharf in Hamilton. The ice cream chain is expected to offers its signature range of ice cream flavours, including Blueberry Panna Cotta, Choc Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Mousse Royale. “We look forward to meeting local families and invite them to celebrate the new store with us and experience the happiness of Baskin-Robbins’ decadent ice cream and desserts,” franchising partner Sai Kapila said. Currently, Baskin-Robbins has around 80 stores across Australia.