Australia

Deloitte: Retailers expect sales to rise this Christmas

Deloitte: Retailers expect sales to rise this Christmas

Eighty percent of Australia's retailers expect 2015 Christmas sales to exceed those achieved in 2014, according to the findings of the latest Deloitte Retailers’ Christmas Survey.

Gelato Messina holds ice-cream party with Big Gay Ice Cream

As part of Good Food Month, the brand is teaming up with Big Gay Ice Cream to hold a social on 26 November.

QSR customers begin craving for customisation

If price and speed are the king and queen of fast food service, then customisation is fast rising as a possible prince. QSR owners and managers reckon more fast food diners are demanding a free reign on what goes into their food and how it is served, from custom-assembled burgers to pizzas with hand-picked ingredients.

Sydney locals prefer McDonald's, says research

A 2015 study by Wimdu revealed that Sydney locals prefer to eat out at McDonald’s due to taste and convenience.

Hungry Jack's names Melbourne International Airside Franchisee of the Year

Hungry Jack’s Melbourne International Airside was awarded Franchisee of the Year at the company’s annual awards night.

Mrs. Fields recognised as one of 2015's Top Franchises according to franchisees

Every year the Top Franchise Awards recognise best practice within the franchising sector across six categories; marketing, branding, passion, support, lifestyle and expansion.

SumoSalad, Lagardère Travel open 'Green Label' at Sydney Airport T2 Domestic

SumoSalad joined forces with Lagardère Travel Retail to open the second ‘Green Label’ at Sydney Airport T2 Domestic.

International foodservice chains sales total US$59.9 globally in 2014

Market Research Company Euromonitor International and Nation’s Restaurant News released the top 25 performing international restaurant chains outside of North America. In 2014, the Asia-Pacific dominated this exclusive list with $47.4 billion in sales.

The Coffee Club bags gold at Golden Bean Coffee Awards

The Coffee Club was awarded gold in the Chain Store/Franchise (Espresso) Category.

Find out more about the reinvention of the Red Rock brand

QSR Media talks to the Wilder Ruiz, Executive Chairman of the Arbalo Group about the "younger and funkier" level it is taking Red Rock Asian Street Food.

Jamaica Blue launches new summer menu

The brand introduced its new summer menu featuring artisan burgers and sandwiches like the Vintage Ground Beef Burger.

Madame Nhu celebrates 1 million rice paper rolls sold, launches more stores

The Vietnamese food chain celebrated its one millionth rice paper roll sold since 2007.

Consumers are turning to yoghurt-based smoothies, says research

Research done by Frosty Boy Australia found that consumers are craving yoghurt-based smoothies.

Tork Xpressnap proves to be a big winner at Crown Casino

Crown is famous for doing everything on a grand scale. The casino is the largest in Australia, the fireballs are the highest in the world and the 300 plus -seat, 24-hour staff restaurant caters for one of the biggest single-site workforces in Melbourne. Every day over 4,000 meals are served to employees looking for a quick bite on their break. Such a high volume, high demand restaurant requires products and equipment that can stand up to the test and Tork® Xpressnap® has passed with flying colours.

Is this a game changer?

According to a story on news.com, new food apps could transform the way we eat by adding another entirely new concept into the equation: by getting local people to cook your dinner for you.

Guzman y Gomez comes out with new Veggie Mix

The Mexican food brand launched its new Veggie Mix of onion, capsicum, mushroom, and corn, chosen by its own customers.

Jamaica Blue gives kids free face painting and games

In celebration of the second anniversary of Jamaica Blue at Ipswich, the brand is giving kids free entertainment and giveaways on Sunday 29 November 2015 from 8.00am – 3.00pm.