Australia

QSR COO’s reveal top operational strategies

Learn how Operations executives plan to grow their business despite market uncertainties.

Why QSR’s are switching to Sumo digital displays

The brand’s custom digital displays can clearly communicate offers while keeping store info overload in check.

Pie Face enters New Zealand market

Pie Face plans to roll out at least 62 stores over the next 10 years across the North and South Island.

Healthy Habits: New look, new md, new menu!

Merrill Perreya has come on board as the new MD of Healthy Habits. Merrill has impressive qsr credentials having taking McDonald's to new countries.  Find out how he is now re-energising and re-shaping the Healthy Habits experience.

How popular are meat pies?

According to BIS Shrapnel, in the last 2 months, 40% of fast food/snack consumers consumed meat pies. Significant differences are noted between gender (men are significantly more likely to consume than females) and age. Those aged 60+ are more likely to consume meat pies than those aged between 18-49. Similarly, those who are retired are significantly more likely to consume meat pies than those who have full time employment.

Promotion of the Month – Subway taps three Australian Olympic athletes for Health Blitz

James Magnussen, Casey Eastham and Torah Bright headline Subway’s push as a healthy option restaurant.

Joanne Turner joins Ali Baba

The Dietitian & Exercise Physiologist will assist Ali Baba with product development and review of the current menu.

Skewerz Kebabz opens store at Centro Mandurah

The Aktiv group had recently acquired The Kebab Co franchise with the Mandurah site the second to be converted to the Skewerz brand.

Terrigal local wins Muffin Break Ultimate Bake-Off

Brett Mitchell, who has almost eight years of experience as a professional baker, hopes to one day open a Muffin Break café of his own.

Zambrero to launch its first Melbourne Store

MIT House will open on 13 September 2012.

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.