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New gourmet range from Eagle Boys

Eagle Boys Pizza has launched a new gourmet range with 18 pizzas featuring ingredients like Moreton Bay Bugs, scotch fillet, salmon steaks and brie.

New gourmet range from Eagle Boys

Eagle Boys Pizza has launched a new gourmet range with 18 pizzas featuring ingredients like Moreton Bay Bugs, scotch fillet, salmon steaks and brie.

SumoSalad removes white bread from major product lines

The move will replace white bread toasties and long rolls with multigrain and soy & linseed varieties to offer Australians healthier fast food options on the go.

Natasha Cotchett, GM Salsa's fresh mex grill talks to QSR Media

Since becoming part of Retail Zoo, Salsa's fresh mex grill has had dramatic growth, QSR Media talks to Natasha Cotchett, GM, Salsa's and finds out what's next for the group.

Eagle Boys marketing restructure sees double digit sales growth

The restructuring of Eagle Boys Pizza’s marketing team has helped spearhead double digital sales growth.

Why QSR's need to be online to reach their customers

QSR Media recently sat down with with Sam Christou, Industry Head, Consumer Goods & Entertainment, Google Australia and discussed the importance of QSR's transacting their business online.  We asked him the following questions.

QSRs see marketing trend leaning towards social media landscape

Most quick service restaurants say marketing trends are now leaning more towards the social media landscape as online conversations grow louder and at a rapid rate.

RFG reported record profit of $13.6mn in 1H 2011

The retail food brand manager and franchisor's NPAT surged 9% for the first half of FY 2011 while interim dividend increased by 33% to 7.0 cents per share.

Eagle Boys revamps online ordering for new menu

Eagle Boys Pizza introduced their new Core Online Ordering system to support its new menu.

Donut King launches campaign to support HeartKids

The campaign is seen to raise thousands in support of families with kids who suffer from heart defects.

Oporto in China: why they are seeking growth offshore

Oporto are about to open their third store in China, QSR Media had a 1 on 1 interview with their CEO, Jeff Fisher about their plans, outlook and why they are looking to OS markets for growth. We put the following questions to Jeff:

Will "Grill Me" make it?

QSR Media understands that Grill Me is just 2 stores shy of the 10 they need to make the new QSR viable. Grill Me was backed by the Franchise Food Company. Their plan was to turn ex-Souvlihut sites into a fast casual grilled offering and put some of their brands, particularly Cold Rock Ice creamery into the same site as well. By all accounts FFC have been extremely helpful to the ex-souvlakihut franchisees and tried to make this work they just did not get the sufficient numbers to make it viable.

Oporto to open third store in China

The opening is expected to take place in March 2011, Oporto said.

Domino's profit to increase 15% in first half FY2011

The increased NPAT is a result of achieving strong Same Store Sales across the Group in the first six months of FY11.

Eagle Boys pushes nutrition labelling

Eagle Boys Pizza has begun moves to ensure all stores are fully compliant with new nutrition labelling laws.

Eagle Boys outlook for 2011

Todd Clayton, CEO, Eagle Boys sits down with QSR Media to discuss the evolution of their brand, from their product to their new store design and to discuss what their plans are for the coming year.

New Food Labelling Legislation Enacted

This week is the official start date for the NSW based food labelling legislation which affects chains over 20 in number who will now have to display kilojoule readings on menu boards.

Sumo Salad's new Middle Eastern QSR

Sumo Salad has launched a new QSR brand, Middle Eastern inspired Sabbaba.  Their take on the traditional falafel combined with the award winning interior design is hitting the mark with customers.