Australia

Ferguson Plarre introduces Mini Eclair collection

The Mini Eclair collection will initially feature three flavours, one flavour released each month – with all three out in time for Christmas holidays.

Baskin-Robbins launches platform for customisable marketing materials for franchisees

The brand's new online LSM portal was developed to improve the autonomy of franchisees while meeting standards set by the brand.

How did Create Your Taste affect consumer perception towards Macca's?

An Ipsos study shows how 'Create Your Taste' changed consumer usage, consideration, and attitude towards the fast food giant.

Global comp sales of McDonald's rise 4% in third quarter

The fast food chain saw an increase in global comparable sales in its network, including the first rise in US comparable sales in two years, according to its reported financial results ended September 30, 2015.

Learn more about how Lord of the Fries is tapping into the trends of consumer food awareness

QSR Media sits down with Mark Koronczyk, Co-Founder of Lord of the Fries, to discuss how the brand is capitalising on the increasing awareness of consumers regarding the ingredients in their food. .

McDonald’s adds gourmet chicken, salads to Create Your Taste menu

The fast food chain unveiled an expansion of the Create Your Taste menu to include gourmet grilled chicken burgers and salads.

Subway US will now measure its footlongs

Following a lawsuit accusing the chain of serving sandwiches smaller than advertised, Subway agreed to measure its 6-inch and 12-inch subs.

Subway US pledges to serve only antibiotic-free meat

The brand announced the start of its transition to serving only protein from animals that have never received antibiotics across all of its U.S. restaurants in early 2016.

Yum! Brands China restructuring a 'natural progression' for business, says Euromonitor

Euromonitor called the decision of Yum Brands splitting its China business into a separate company a "remarkable move".

Boost scoops Franchise Council of Australia awards

Boost won three gongs in the 2015 Franchise Council of Australia Awards – including Australian Established Franchisor of the Year.

Eagle Boys names new CEO, National Sales and Marketing Manager

After a year as Eagle Boys General Manager Retail, Nick Vincent will lead the company’s development.

Mrs. Fields opens first pop-up store

Mrs. Fields announced the opening of its first pop-up store in Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland.

Survey finds some McDonald's franchisees struggling with all-day breakfast

An international survey found that McDonald's franchisees are complaining that the new all-day breakfast is slowing down service, according to a story published by Business Insider.

Soul Origin Parramatta supports homeless

Soul Origin Parramatta stepped up to support disadvantaged locals at the Western Sydney Homeless Connect Forum on October 12.

Brumby’s starts hunt for Australia’s Best Baker

The competition is being run across all Brumby’s stores around the country, to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary.