Australia

Speaking to QSR Media, Murat Coskun, the groups's GM, has revealed that they have appointed sunshine coast based The Chilli Group agency for the re-brand. The brief was to streamline a new look and feel at both the store level and a corporate level. The new campaign will be launched in the next couple of months.

Crust Gourmet Pizza has opened three stores in Unley, Norwood and Brighton.  They have another 5 more stores planned for the state in 2012.

Following the announcement that the US QSR Tasti D Lite will be launching in Melbourne soon we sat down with John Crawford who has the Australian master franchise about his plans for brand.

Domino’s Net Profit Tax up to 20.3% on the previous year.

Australia has a new franchise concept brought out from the US.  Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert business lays out their plan with a target of thirty establishments within five years, first of which will open on Chapel St, Melbourne at the end of August.

eCater can now guarantee QSR's a 25% lift in their catering orders, and this is with little or minimum investment but just by using their online catering solution. Peter Knock, founder, eCater, also has some insightful comments about trends in the industry. Click here to watch the full video interview.

Red Rock Noodle Bar announces the lucky winner of trip to Hamilton Island in support of QLD tourism.

The Company will donate $1 from every dessert sold during the Cerebral Palsy Week from August 1-7 to Cerebral Palsy Alliance.

Mexican Restaurant, Mad Mex, counters the most common misconception about Mexican food today with their newest and freshest campaign, Autentica Mexicana.

QSR Media recently reported that a study undertaken by the NPD Group Crest Services has shown a nearly 19% decline in sandwich consumption by 18-24 year olds.  

In a research conducted for 9 months ending in March 2011 by the NPD Group’s CREST service, consumers aged 18-24 years showed a decline of 19% in sandwich consumption.

Baskin-Robbins announced the appointment of Julian Casa and Ben Flintoff to join in the Australian operations.

Pie Face is opening their first US store in NYC, the location is 53+ Broadway (at David Letterman theatre). They expect to open some time in November and are currently negotiating another 2 stores all in Manhattan. 

Nick Knight, Domino’s Pizza’s largest franchisee, is the new face for the Company’s improved Hawaiian Pizza.

The Sugar and Spice and Something Nice campaign generated over $10, 000 in charity funds.

Click here to find out what changes Rob has brought to the iconic treats, drinks and snacks brand since becoming CEO last year and what his long and short term goals are.