Australia

Stuart brings with him more than 20 years of experience in the food industry.

Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill will open in a coveted position in the Harbourside complex in Darling Harbour on 13 December, having been selected by the centre over competing brands in the Mexican food category for the location, according to a release. Mad Mex was one of a group of national flagship food brands courted by the centre, part of an effort to reinvigorate and redevelop its image with tourists and local residents that pass through the complex each day.

The ice creamery plans to open 180 more outlets by 2014.

The pizza chain plans to add more stores to its existing 32 in the next 3 months.

Urban Burger have been purchased by The Heal Group and are introducing a lot of change in the business. Read this interview to find out what they have planned.

It is the first kiosk to incorporate its new Coffee House of the Future vision.

Eagle Boys Pizza has joined forces with Hoyts Cinemas to open Eagle Boys Express kiosks at its cinema in Penrith and Charlestown with another to follow soon in Carousel. Already located in airports, service stations, convenience stores and other high-traffic areas, the Express kiosks offer seven-inch pizzas and additional sides options.

This is the Fresh Mex brand’s third Melbourne CBD location in Australia.

Now, you can see how many kilojoule you consume with every bite.

The 27-year-old Zambrero founder bested eight other finalists for the title.

McDonald's Australia is always innovating, whether it is overhauling their McCafe concept or now offering a salad with all value meals. Read this exclusive interview with their CEO, Catriona Noble to find out what's next.

Essential Brands Group has launched a new dessert for the QSR market which is a "bolt on" and enjoys an 80% profit margin. QSR Media sat down with Mike Koolen their CEO to find out more.

Profiterizza already accounts for half of all of Eagle Boys' dessert sales despite being launched only four weeks ago.

Merrill Pereyra has been appointed the new MD of Healthy Habits following the departure of Katherine Sampson. Merrill previously worked at McDonald's and wrote the book (www.expandyourbrand.com.au).

The new restaurant will be open on 12 December 2011.