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Mergers and Acquisitions in the industry
Mergers and Acquisitions in the industry
With the news that RFG had just taken over Crust we thought we would ask analysts and industry commentators their opinion on these recent industry developments. We start with leading strategy specialist Rod Young, MD, of DC Strategy.
Taco Bill Chadstone opens September 15
The grand opening in-store will be at 12.00 - 3.00pm on the eve of Mexican Independence Day.
Zambrero's Plate4Plate event successful
The Zambrero team celebrated the donation of one million plates of food to Action Against Hunger.
Baskin-Robbins holds Chocolate Challenge
Eight chocolate flavours are put to the test in search of the ‘Chocolate Champion’.
Survey says 54% of QSRs don't up-sell
Independent mystery shopping company Mystery Customer Pty Ltd said it was surprising that this crucial selling technique was being forgotten.
What you need to know about Muffin Break's brand new look
We catch up with Drew Eide, National Marketing Manager Foodco to find out more.
Product of the Month - Pizza Hut's gigantic "The Plank"
At 94cm long this is indeed a huge pizza. QSR Media sits down with Pizza Hut's Head of Marketing and Food Innovation Mr Anup Jain to get the lowdown.
Muffin Break to implement new brand strategy in September
Part of the rebranding is the new-look café-kiosk officially opening at Sydney’s Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre on 7 September 2012.
Eagle Boys Pizza teams up with Scoopon for Father's Day weekend
The Australian owned pizza-making network is the website’s exclusive QSR partner for Father’s Day.
How do top QSR's rate?
Find out which Quick Service Restaurant recorded the highest customer satisfaction in Canstar Blue’s latest survey.
Hudsons Coffee awards its best barista
Adam deVries of Greenslopes Private Hospital was named the Hudsons Coffee 2012 National Barista Champion.
Pizza Hut fans win in 'Sticky Situation' promo
Participants were covered in sticky BBQ sauce and walked away with all the cash they could grab for one minute from a glass box.
RFG profit up 4.9% to $28.5m
One driver was the 31% increase in wholesale coffee revenues.
Hungry Jack's launches The Barramundi
Hungry Jack’s has introduced the taste of wasabi to its menu.
How QSRs can boost staff retention and win the talent war
Veteran recruiters and industry insiders discuss the obvious but often-overlooked ways to keep staff loyal and engaged.
How popular is fried chicken?
According to BIS Shrapnel, on average, across all fast food consumers, 0.5 fried chicken per person were consumed in the last month.
RFG's Tony Alford talks about the decision to acquire Crust
In this exclusive Q&A with Tony Alford, CEO & MD, Retail Food Group we find out why they are buying Crust.
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