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Norman Picker retires from MD job at Nando's
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.
Quick Service Restaurant Holdings appoints Jamie McKaughan as Oporto general manager
McKaughan has over 28 years of experience in the franchise sector.
National QSR menu board labelling needed: Australian Food and Grocery Council
The Council says it's disappointed with some States and Territories that have moved ahead with separate legislations for QSR menu board labelling.
Pay less for the same Eagle Boys pizza
Apparently, less is more.
Red Rock Noodle Bar with Silver Chef Finance to offer new franchising opportunities
Red Rock Noodle teams up with Silver Chef Finance to offer financial solutions to potential franchisees.
What will be the Food Trends of the Future? Sandhurst Fine Food's Mimmo Lubrano tells QSR Media
Sandhurst's Fine Foods Mimmo Lubrano sat down with QSR Media to discuss trends in the industry and why Sandhurst stands out from the crowd.
Third time’s a charm: Cold Rock wins at the Penrith Local Business Awards
For the third year in a row, Cold Rock Ice Creamery Penrith licked its competitors to claim victory at the fast food category of the awads.
Aussie KFC first to pull out toys from children’s meals
This is to encourage more responsible food choices for children.
Key personnel changes and restructure at Oporto following QSRH acquisition by Archer Capital
Jamie McKaughan is the new GM of Oporto, replacing outgoing CEO Jeff Fisher. Glen Lees their CFO and Kate Luffman their National Operations Manager have also departed. Oporto has split the National Operations Role into a domestic division run by Michael Brown and an international division run by Jane Shaw.
FFCO's Stan Gordon denies merger talks with Souvlakihut
Following up on industry rumours there was to be a merger or acquisition of Souvlakihut by the FFCO Group, Stan Gordon, Ffco MD has categorically denied any merger proposition at this stage. While there may be opportunities for co-branding, that is having a Cold Rock Icecreamery in a Souvlakihut site, there is no merge or acquisition planned.
Three Cold Rock franchise stores asked to close down for contract breach
“The three franchisees unilaterally decided not to comply with their ongoing obligations,” said Stan Gordon, managing director of Franchised Food Company (FFCo).
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