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Baskin-Robbins announces new franchise partners in Wellington Point

Baskin-Robbins announces new franchise partners in Wellington Point

Kirsty and Ken Finley have become the new Franchise Partners of the Wellington Point ice-cream store, taking over the store as of 14 December.

In-N-Out Burger pops up in Sydney

According to a story by 9News, the burger chain popped up for one day at the Dead Ringer restaurant and bar, Surry Hills, offering its signature “animal style” burgers and fries.

RFG holds 'Purple Day' fundraising event to save EAA

Retail Food Group stepped up to support Epilepsy Action Australia, after the charity lost its major funding sponsor, Dick Smith, when the electronics retailer went into voluntary administration last week.

Piccolo Me cofounder creates 'World's Largest Nutella Fried Ice Cream'

Roy El Hachem, cofounder of Piccolo Me, unveiled the Fried Maltella, the 'world's largest nutella friend ice cream'.

Food and beverages ordered via delivery see double-digit growth in 2015

According to CREST, the proprietary database of the NPD Group, there is a growing number of people choosing to stay at home during their free time and more and more Australians are turning to shop online.

Gelato Messina to unveil Deuce Bar at Australian Open Festival

The dessert chain announced that the Messina Deuce Bar will be court-side in Birrarung Marr on the Yarra River, serving up tennis inspired creations.

QSR customers develop a taste for food prep transparency

Gone are the times when diners would put food in their mouths without stopping to think about what is in them or how they were made.

The Coffee Emporium gives away prizes to fans during Sydney Derby

The Coffee Emporium invited the soccer fans to 'Look for the Crown’. Following the lead from the stadium announcer, fans were prompted to check under their seats for crowns. Three crowns, containing prizes, were placed under seats located in different sections of Pirtek stadium in Parramatta. 

Five food service industry trends to watch out for in 2016

Global information company The NPD Group identified five key foodservice industry trends to monitor in 2016.

Eagle Boys delivery driver makes record 10,000 deliveries

Steve Coulson, who works from the Warner store in Brisbane's north, cracked the 10,000 pizza milestone, as Eagle Boys pushes its new campaign to recruit a record number of drivers across its national network in 2016.

Franke Coffee Systems Oceania opens 'State of the Art Showroom/Office' in Sydney

Franke CS announced the opening of its new Showroom & Office aligned with the launch of its latest 'state of the art' Next Generation coffee systems.

Baskin-Robbins unveils new Red Velvet range

The dessert chain launched a new limited edition range of products that Includes the Deluxe Vertical Sundae, Cake Shake, and flavour customisation.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees Foundation donates $5,000 to fire victims

The foundation made a $5,000 donation to the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund (LMDRF) in Western Australia to support the victims of the Waroona and district fires.

Healthy summer drinks hide more kilojoules than a Big Mac, health experts warn

According to research by LiveLighter which analyzed the kilojoules, sugar, and fat of store-bought beverages, half of 40 drinks surveyed (including three ‘healthy’ drinks) had more kilojoules than a regular 2060 kilojoule McDonald’s Big Mac.

McDonald's unveils new concept store in Hong Kong

McDonald’s Admiralty Centre in Hong Kong re-opened as the fast food giant's first Next Concept Restaurant in the world.

Bakers hold rally at State Library to 'keep Easter special'

Over a hundred bakers and customers gathered on the steps of the State Library on December 21 to take a stand against the major supermarkets selling Hot Cross Buns too soon after Christmas.