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McDonald's UK to roll out table service
McDonald's UK to roll out table service
According to a story by the Telegraph, McDonald's will fast track the rollout of its table service across its UK stores and expand its trial of premium burgers to revamp its image amid intensifying competition in the fast food market.
Macca's global comp sales rise for 2015
The fast food giant announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, showing strong performance from the U.K., Canada and Australia.
Domino's releases statement regarding GPS Driver Tracker controversy
When asked to comment on the issues with Precision Tracking over GPS technology, the pizza chain said that it partnered with Navman Wireless for the rollout of its national GPS solution, which is "in no way based on or uses the Precision Tracking solution or technology".
QSRs celebrate Australia Day; Macca's puts up Big Mac sauce bottles for sale; Moo Gourmet Burgers gives away free passes to Far Cry Primal launch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Gelatissimo releases limited edition Flavours of Summer winners
Following the Gelatissimo partnership with Havaianas this January, the #FlavoursofSummer winner has been announced, voted for by fans online.
Gelatissimo brews up Beer Flavoured Gelato for Australia Day
The dessert chain introduced the limited edition flavour combination, Beer Flavoured Gelato, available from the 25th and 26th January at selected Gelatissimo stores.
Starbucks global comp sales grows 8% in Q1
The coffee chain reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2015.
Check out what Hungry Jack's plans for the new year
QSR Media got a chance to speak with a Hungry Jack's spokesperson to discuss the brand's successes and plans going forward.
Eagle Boys to hold Big Aussie Weekend
On 23 and 24 January, the pizza chain will be holding its Big Aussie Weekend, cutting the price of the Cheap Eats pizza range almost in half. Eagle Boys National Sales and Marketing Manager Clare O’Brien said, “It has been some time since we have seen a sale of this magnitude. You have to go a long way back in time to find pizzas for under $4. While time travelling is not possible, we didn’t want to let that stop us with our prices. We are Australian and we want to celebrate alongside every celebration alongside all Australians by offering this bargain pizza deal.” “We want to keep delivering great pizzas and thought this sale would be a great way to make sure Aussies could have all the pizza they want at a deliciously affordable price." “With Australia Day just around the corner, we want to make sure everyone can access our great food. Even though pizzas are a popular item, we don’t want to rely on this popularity, so we are always aiming to find ways to keep surprising and rewarding our customers,” O’Brien said. As part of the Big Aussie Weekend, 1,000 Lifesaver ice blocks will be given away at Kings Beach, Caloundra in Qld from 10.30am onwards on Saturday 23 January. The giveaway forms part of an Eagle Boys summer promotion where customers receive a box of eight Lifesaver ice blocks when they order online.
Zarraffa's Coffee readies new location for head office
According to a story by Franchise Business, the coffee chain will have a new base for its domestic and international operations following the $12.5m purchase of a 5.4ha site in Logan by its sister company Tonken Property Group.
Euromonitor holds webinar discussing the 'anti-sugar consumer'
Euromonitor International concluded a webinar to query whether the “anti-sugar consumer” is fact or fiction on Jan 21, 2016.
Where do consumers with New Year's resolutions actually go to start eating healthy?
An Ipsos study tries to find out where consumers actually go to fulfill their healthy eating resolutions.
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.