Australia

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.

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.