Australia
Consumers look for niche markets as options expand: Dr. Ann Evans of ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
Consumers look for niche markets as options expand: Dr. Ann Evans of ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
As Australian society is becoming older and more diverse, we are seeing growth in the older ages as large cohorts of Australian’s age.
Global News Wrap Up: KFC UK runs low with gravy; Starbucks debuts reserve store concept in Seattle; Chipotle ditches sole burger site
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Social Media News Wrap Up: Domino's offers Chicken Tenders; Top Juice to launch new range of organic smoothies; Burger Project unveils The Korean
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Carl's Jr. eyes extensive expansion within Queensland in 2018
The Bansal Group also announced its plans to provide consumers with products they love, stay innovative, and bring new things to market for them to try. New promotional products are slated to be released throughout 2018 to cater to the increasingly digitally connected Australian consumers.
Retail Food Group hit by $87.8m loss in 1H18
RFG plans to reset its focus on quality of domestic franchise business which will see 160-200 domestic outlet closed by end of FY19.
FLAT equalizers wins Kitchen Innovations 2018 Award
The award was presented by the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
Adbox offers food delivery products
Its products come from the results of all laboratory tests and restaurant trials.
Retail Food Group requests immediate trading halt
RFG requests that the trading halt remain in place until the earlier of commencement of trading on March 2.
The Coffee Club New Zealand launches new vegan options
Available in all stores, the autumn menu will include three new vegan dishes.
Domino's releases statement on managing director margin loan and share buy back
Find out what Domino's said in its media release.
Guzman y Gomez seeks investors
It is raising capital in excess of $25m to expand its growth in international and domestic markets.
The Coffee Emporium unveils Hot Cross Bun Latte and Frappe
It is also planning to run more innovative brand activation and campaigns throughout 2018.
Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar introduces low carb offering
Made from cauliflower and linseed, Crust’s low carb base is an Australian first for a national pizza brand.
Red Rooster launches 300 e-bikes to ramp up its delivery
A fleet of purpose-built red and white branded EBikes will hit Aussie streets over the next few months.
Boost Juice moves away from traditional outlets
It also announced plans to shake up the smoothie and juice market with product innovations to launch in the coming months.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's mulls keto and low carb menu launch; McDonald's unveils Big Brekkie Burger; Red Rooster launches new fish range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC UK says FCK in a newspaper ad; Dunkin' Donuts ramps up expansion in the US; Subway might upgrade its rewards programme
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