Australia

2014: Year in Review

QSR Media's Year in Review offers a look at the big news of 2014. Here are our summaries of significant news events and trends of the year that just ended.

Burger King merger with Tim Hortons OK'd by Canadian Government

With conditions intended to protect jobs at the iconic Canadian coffee and doughnut chain.

What You Lookin' At? Pizza Hut's (UK) New Retina Tracking Menu Launches

World's first Subconscious Menu launched to coincide with new Pizza Hut Restaurants menu.

Pie Face Update: Chain in talks with Woolworths

SMH reports that Fast-food chain Pie Face is in talks with Woolworths to sell its smiley-face pies from the freezer aisle in an attempt to boost sales and reduce production costs.

Gelatissimo reinvigorates image, a shift to improve branding

The brand's shift towards more café style stores with ambient seating and a fresh, modern décor.

Pie Face's Media firestorm

Media coverage and scrutiny is focusing on the franchise’s troubles.

Krispy Kreme Perth breaks global record

Perth opening is the biggest first day sales in the company’s 77 year history.

Pie Face closes stores after voluntary administration

Closes stores in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.