Australia

Chart of the Week: Dominant Dominos number 1 in the pizza market

Chart of the Week: Dominant Dominos number 1 in the pizza market

Ipsos’ Enhanced Media Metrics Australia (emma) study shows that Dominos are still far and away the market leader within the pizza category. Their 500+ store portfolio means that in a four-week cycle, nearly 10% of the 14+ population will have purchased a pizza from them.

Can your QSR cope with more competition?

by Julia Illera, Research Analyst, Euromonitor International

KFC on the radar of Cordon Bleu for CSR credentials

From using LED lighting and recycling old uniforms to oil recycling and power usage monitoring, KFC Australia is leading the way in sustainable initiatives. And one school recently took notice.

Build it and they will come! Beach Burrito's giant skate pool

In the coming weeks, Beach Burrito Company will be opening the doors to its latest branch at Fritzroy in Melbourne.

Carl's Jr. coming to Brisbane area and central coast; continues rapid NZ expansion

American fast-food restaurant chain Carl's Jr. is set to open its inaugural stores in Australia this year.

McDonald’s shifting to antibiotic-free chicken

McDonald’s announced that it will now only be sourcing chickens raised without antibiotics that are important to human medicine.

KFC launches mini outlets for the ICC Cricket World Cup

As part of their ongoing partnership with Cricket, KFC will be opening a number of mini KFC outlets across 5 key stadiums during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Mr Burger and its growing fleet of food trucks

Succeeding in the area of non-traditional quick service concepts.

Tanya Kanaris, Franchise Development Manager of Degani

On growing the store count, establishing strong business partnership and strong collaborations.

Geotech Information Services: Aussie brands see SE Asia as the next frontier for growth

As options for retail growth in the country continue to be hampered, Australian brands are looking to foreign shores for business expansion, says Geotech Information Services.

Wanted: Agency for digital creative and social media at McDonald's

McDonald’s is in need of an agency to manage its digital creative and social media. The fastfood company says it will make an announcement once the search process is complete.

Soul Origin releases statement on suspected contaminated tuna products

On Monday, four people suffered from suspected food poisoning after eating tuna salad at a Soul Origin takeaway near Town Hall station in Sydney's CBD.

RFG shows increased revenue, gross debt in 1H15 report

The Retail Food Group's (RFG) has released its 1H15 results and the numbers look generally good for the multi-brand coffee & food franchising group.