Australia

Pizza Hut issues statement regarding court case

Pizza Hut issues statement regarding court case

Graeme Houston, General Manager, Pizza Hut Australia released a statement about the pending court case with a group of their franchisees.

Muffin Break unveils new bacon maple muffin

The brand unveiled the new ‘Phantasmagorical Bacon Maple Muffin’ to join its menu for a limited time.

Krispy Kreme taps into the digital space, sees great results

Commits to further develop the brand's mobile and online reach.

Starbucks global sales rise 18% to $4.9 billion

The coffee chain reported the financial results for its 13-week fiscal third quarter and 39-week fiscal year to date ended June 28, 2015.

A statement from Grill'd founder, Simon Crowe

The founder of the burger chain released a statement on July 23rd regarding their workplace agreements with employees.

Macca’s Australia sales 'partly offset' global revenue decline

Despite showing strong performance in Australia, McDonald's continue to lose guest traffic in all major segments.

SumoSalad partners with Jetstar to bring inflight meals

The chain’s salads are now available on selected Jetstar Australia flights.

2nd ANNUAL QSR MEDIA AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

QSR Media recognizes and celebrates the very best of the Australian quick service and fast casual restaurant industry.

Fast Casual outgrows traditional QSRs

As more competition and more segment comes into Australia, Ciara Clancy, Director - Australia Foodservice at the NPD Groups, revealed that traditional quick service restaurants has only grown a measly 1% in the last 12 months compared to Fast Casual restaurants who have grown 10%.

Facebook is functional while Instagram is aspirational

Quick service and fast casual restaurants need to take note of user mindset when sending out brand messages using these two platforms.

Subway CMO steps down

Chief Marketing Officer Tony Pace announced that he will be stepping down from his position after almost a decade.

Subway, Baskin-Robbins and Foodco says the market is evolving fast, QSRs need to adjust and be agile

Subway, Baskin-Robbins and Foodco says the market is evolving fast, QSRs need to adjust and be agile

Hungry Jack's opens at Parafield Airport

Despite being rejected by Salisbury Council a year ago, Hungry Jack’s will open a restaurant at Parafield Airport, in the northern suburbs.

Shopping centres are amping up its food game

Serge Infanti, Managing Director, Foodco (operators of Jamaica Blue, Muffin Break & Dreamy Donuts); Luke Baylis, Chief Executive Officer, SumoSalad; Clovis Young, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Mad Mex talks about the evolution of shopping centres.

Digital influences 40% of retail bricks-and-mortar store visits, says report

Digital interactions influenced 40% of in-store retail visits in Australia in 2014, according to the new Deloitte report.