Australia

According to a story by the Australian Financial Review, Sydney-based private equity firm Allegro Funds is in “advanced talks” to purchase the Eagle Boys brand from the company’s voluntary administrators SV Partners, and to buy the Pizza Hut Australian business from parent company YUM! Brands.

The brand bagged the title of the nation’s Quick Service Restaurant of the Month for the second month in a row at the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction awards for June.

The brand announced that it has opened the doors to its 9th store, located in Melton, Victoria.

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The fast food chain announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Pete Bensen after 20 years with the company on September 2, 2016.

From the 1st of August, customers visiting the coffee house chain will be able to try the new Double Caramel Latte and Double Caramel Frappe, part of the brand's new campaign themed ‘Winter Wonderland’.

The Mexican food chain took feedback from its customers over the past several months to relaunch its mobile app, available on the Apple and Android app stores.

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Domino’s Pizza in partnership with the Foundation for Rural, Regional and Renewal (FRRR) launched its Give for Good Grants Program, to provide monetary grants to regional communities and projects across Australia.

Hog’s Breath CEO Ross Worth talked to QSR Media about the importance of accessibility in a brand's menu, and the unique challenges Hog's Breath is experiencing in its 27 years in the industry.

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The Asian food chain launched will be celebrating 20 years of trading this month, giving its customers the chance to win thousands of prizes.

The Mexican food chain is giving away a free burrito to Pokémon Go players who catch a Pokémon in select restaurants across Australia between 5:00 – 7:00pm on Thursday August 4th.

The brand announced the opening of the latest Noodle Box restaurant in Birkdale, Queensland, taking the total number of restaurants in the region to 42.

The company reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Ipsos’ Enhanced Media Metrics Australia (emma) study shows the biggest drivers for consumers in choosing which brand to patronise.