Australia

Chart of the Week - How much ice-cream do QSR customers eat?

Chart of the Week - How much ice-cream do QSR customers eat?

According to BIS Shrapel, on average across all Fast Food consumers, 18% consumed ice cream – scoop (normal/gelato/soft serve).

Yum Brands warns of earnings decline

A Reuters report said, “KFC parent Yum Brands Inc warned on Monday that it expects 2013 earnings to shrink rather than grow as it struggles to manage a food safety scare in China, and sees no return to growth in restaurant sales there until the fourth quarter".

LOTF launches the Eco City Burger

It’s described as LOTF’s ‘most sustainable burger yet’.

Fine dining at McDonald's?

Yes, we’re talking about table service plus plates and cutlery.

What's in store for retail in 2013?

The rapid influx of overseas retailers is expected.

RFG's Australian franchisee count hits an all-time high

There are also South Korean immigrants who own a Michel’s Patisserie franchise.

Check out Swiftpos' newest POS systems offerings

Swiftpos reveals why it is QSRs' choice for POS systems in this video interview with Grahame Samford.

Product of the month - LOTF Sustainable Burger

Sam Koronczyk LOTF co-founder reveals how being environmentally conscious pays dividends.

Salsa's $34 million year

Salsa's Fresh Mex Grill has enjoyed a year of strong growth, with the brand now at 37 outlets, according to a release from the company.

Find out what makes Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee different

Martin Stepien of of Espresso Lane Drive Thru Coffee talks to QSR Media about how they are capitalising on the Growing Coffee market.

Pizza Hut launches $10 Box

It’s an all-in-one meal for two.

RFG potential franchisees up 120%

Most interested were people in New South Wales.

McDonald’s sued by food court cleaner after slipping

"She is author of her own injury," McDonald's claims.

With New Tech, RFG and other QSRs Fully Embrace eTraining

Part 2 of our Training series reveals how QSRs have adopted online training to satisfying results.

Promotion of the Month - $10 for 3 courses, What you need to know about Pizza Hut's newest value offering

Fatima Syed, HD of Marketing, Pizza Hut gives us the low down on this promotion.

Issue of the Month - Looking to grow your brand in Regional areas?

Many QSR’s are finding they have basically saturated the 14 Million people living in the main capital cities of Australia, and are looking to expand in the Regional Growth areas across the country.

Issue of the Month - Marketing predictions 2013

Find out what's hot for marketing for this year. Paola Tanner of Fuse Franchise Partners shares her top 3 predictions for the year ahead: