Australia
Will Hudsons Coffee's best barista come from Queensland?
Will Hudsons Coffee's best barista come from Queensland?
Adam DeVries of Hudsons Coffee Greenslopes Private Hospital competed against the best to become a National Finalist in two events at the 2011 Hudsons Coffee Barista Competition.
Norman Picker retires from MD job at Nando's
After 12 years at the helm Norman Picker, Nando's MD is leaving. On his departure Picker comments "It has been a wonderful journey with nearly three hundred restaurants under the belt. The move is absolutely in accord with our recognition for strong and robust change always in the best interests of the overall growth, development and improvement of a progressive thinking and unselfish Company and all those who serve her. I am satisfied with my decision to move on and strongly anticipate continued growth and prosperity for our Franchisees and the Brand".
Calls for food character ban are comical: Australian Food and Grocery Council
As leading food companies have already stopped using characters in advertising high fat, sugar and salt food products to children.
YUM targets to raise $27m this year to fight world hunger
YUM Australia has raised over $3 million for the World Food Programme to date.
Eagle Boys’ online loyalty program offers perks for customers
Its Eagle Club loyalty program offers members discounts of up to 30% when they order online.
Aktiv Brands turns to private equity for growth
Aktiv Brands operators of Bucking Bull, se7en Gourmet Takeaway and Skewerz brands now have 43 stores across Australia. QSR Media found out what’s new for the group and how they are going to grow their different brands, when we caught up with their CEO Stuart Beechen.
Aktiv Brands on the hunt for the ‘Ultimate Foodie’
The Ultimate Foodie is someone with a solid understanding of nutrition and will be able to incorporate this into the menus.
Wendy's wins big at Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards
Gold medals were awarded to Wendy’s Wicked Chocolate and Vanilla Bean flavours.
Manic menu: Twisted offerings of fast foods around the world
Have you ever tried Domino’s bacon groovy pizza or Wendy’s coffee-flavored gelatin pieces?
Mad Mex opens new restaurant at Central CBD Strip
The restaurant is Mad Mex’s ninth in New South Wales and twelfth nationally.
Norman Picker retires from MD job at Nando's
After 12 years at the helm Norman Picker, Nando's MD is leaving. On his departure Picker comments "It has been a wonderful journey with nearly three hundred restaurants under the belt. The move is absolutely in accord with our recognition for strong and robust change always in the best interests of the overall growth, development and improvement of a progressive thinking and unselfish Company and all those who serve her. I am satisfied with my decision to move on and strongly anticipate continued growth and prosperity for our Franchisees and the Brand".
Domino’s launches new Android App
This means that any customer with an Android device can now place an order anytime, anywhere.
Wanted: Eagle Boys serves up 1,000 jobs
The pizza chain is looking for new team members to help stores keep up with demand.
New labelling app deviates from UK Food Standard Agency's guidelines
The Traffic Light Food Tracker only shows information for grams/100g of sugar, fat, saturated fat and sodium in packaged foods.
Westpac to fund Pie Face franchisees
Pie Face franchisees will be able to borrow up to 40%-50% of the funding required for the business.
Eagle Boys new size campaign sees 20% jump in first week sales
QSR Media is conducing a series of interviews with leading CMO's in the industry. In this interview Christine Hooper, Eagle Boys, Group Executive Marketing discusses their new campaign, their design overhaul and how the concept of customer centricity applies to their business.
Donut King opens its first store in Papua New Guinea
Almost 3,000 donuts were consumed on the store’s opening day.
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