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.
Boost Juice gives away James Bay albums; Soul Origin holds free coffee day; Rock Paper Scissors opens at Stockland food court
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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.
Rashay’s brings back $10 lunches; Domino’s to be preservative-free in two years; PappaRich raises over $7,000 for charity
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