Australia

"Merchants need to ultimately change with its consumers to succeed," said Jonathan Kelly, Head of Retail Services of PayPal Australia.

"Authenticity is telling a story," said Nicole Venter, Digital Strategist of Retail Oasis.

Brands are allotting 10% of their marketing budget to social media.

QSR Media today recognized and celebrated the very best of the Australian quick service and fast casual industry.

"There is a danger in following trends," said Tony Melhem, Founder of Coco Cubano.

QSR's to get a boost from government policies.

From across Australia and New Zealand.

33-year old Daniel Schwartz joins the burger family.

Learn how to increase profits by focusing on chip quality.

Know what the industry experts think.

Find out what the QSR's have been up to on social media this week.

"There is no cost that hasn't increased yet retail turnover has not kept its pace," said Russell Zimmerman, Executive Director, Australian Retailers Association.

"In the last two decades, Australians have made eating out a way of life," said Sissel Rosengren, Head of Foodservice at BIS Shrapnel.

Brands are focusing on intensive coaching, e-learning and customer service.

To fill in Keir Houghton's place.

Set to continue Australian expansion.