Australia

The company's 10th Annual Barista Competition finals were held in Sydney with the cream of baristas from across the nation invited to participate. Two finalists from each state were selected from 340 baristas across Muffin Break bakery cafés and 83 from Jamaica Blue cafés.

For The Groove Train VIC Executive Chef Richard Lawrence, achieving store and menu consistency across multiple franchisees is a difficult operation. Whilst the presentation of food can be easily standardised, keeping consistency across menu items is a much harder task.

The brand is set to open a new store in Brisbane’s inner suburbs on Thursday 7 July from 4pm-7pm.

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After a record number of entries for this year's QSR Media Detpak Awards, call for nominations are now closed. Entries are now being submitted to the judges for deliberation.

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

QSR Media sat down with Mark Koronczyk, co-founder and CEO of Lord of the Fries, to talk about his brand's efforts to becoming the go-to ethical, sustainable, 100% vegetarian fast food chain.

The brand is now offering non-dairy milks as part of its menu, which includes almonds, coconut, soy milk.

Don't miss your chance to nominate your favourite fast food and fast casual restaurant for the upcoming QSR Media Detpak Conference and Awards to be held on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 at The Sofitel Hotel, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

The burger chain announced the launch of its #WhopperForPM campaign, with full page advertisements in newspapers across the country and a TVC campaign.

In part 2 of our Groove Train Fitout, we once again sit down with The Groove Train's Executive Chef for Victoria, Richard Lawrence, to discuss why the group have used the Garland Restaurant Range (GF Series) for over 16 years and counting. We also take a look at the awesome bar at The Groove Train Knox and what Comcater product is helping keep The Groove Train cooler than its competitors.

Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

QSR Media got a chance to speak with Koray Ugur, Managing Director of The Gozleme Co, about the brand's mission to become a world famous gozleme chain.

A study commisssioned by Oracle Hospitality found that millennials still demand human interaction when ordering at restaurants, despite the availability of technology.

The food personality, Justine Schofield, worked with The Coffee Club to unveil the brand's latest menu, showcasing three of her recipes as part of her new role as Food Ambassador.