Australia
Rockpool Dining Group locks in pipeline of new openings
Rockpool Dining Group locks in pipeline of new openings
The company said it is on track to meet the goal of becoming Australia’s first $1 billion dining group by the end of FY 20/21.
Dark kitchens are becoming a major trend in delivery: foodora Australia's country manager
Jeroen Willems says he's seeing dark kitchens pop up all over the world.
Chatbots are being used by Boost Juice and other QSRs to disrupt the rules of customer engagement
From its inception, the conversation on the use of chatbots in 2018 continues to be a polarising subject.
Ippudo arrives in Melbourne and Perth
It has opened in QV in Melbourne and Kings Square in Perth.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's hints the launch of vegan garlic bread; Gelato Messina to host Messina Eats Hoy Pinoy; Chicken Treat introduces Mac & Cheese Balls
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's US integrates AI in ordering system; The Wendy's Company eyes smaller format stores; Burger King and Popeyes US are testing delivery
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Hog's Australia's Steakhouse expands with second Hog's Express
The team headed west to open its second venture in the Mandurah Forum.
What did Guzman y Gomez learn from trialing delivery drones?
Drone deliveries have been explored in the past years as an attempt to re-invent F&B delivery channels.
Jamie's Italian restaurants collapsed in Australia
The Canberra outlet closed immediately.
Retail Food Group signs agreement to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
It has declared Germany a significant market in Western Europe for its Gloria Jean’s Coffees brand.
Two weeks left before nominations close for the QSR Media and Detpak Awards 2018
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Menulog introduces limited-edition meals in its app and website
It has created gold, silver and bronze meals in the Gold Coast for the month of April.
The Coffee Emporium expands footprint in Queensland
It has opened its newest restaurant in Townsville on April 20.
Bucking Bull taps into digital menu boards to maximise the customer experience
The brand is trialing the use of digital menu panels which are slated to roll out across all new stores and refits in 2018. Obvious print production savings aside, the digital menu boards allow Bucking Bull to be more agile in relation to menu and product innovation.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC launches Hot and Spicy Chicken; Muffin Break unveils new coffee cups design for Mother's Break; Hungry Jack's introduces the Stacker range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 8,000 US sites to conduct racial bias training; Chipotle eyes breakfast to drive sales; Retail Food Group to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Digital orders soar 23% in Australia amidst foodservice orders slowdown
Pizza was the prime order in digital across Oz, Canada, USA, and Japan.
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