Australia
Federal Government signals sweeping reforms for the QSR industry
Federal Government signals sweeping reforms for the QSR industry
The Australian Government Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King, recently chaired the sixth meeting of the Food and Health Dialogue on 25 March 2011. This has massive implications for the industry as it is looking at everything from smaller portion sizes, the reformulation of foods (to reduce salt, sugar, saturated fat) and the introduction of POS nutritional information.
KFC launches bun-less burger
'The Double' will be available in stores across Australia this week. 'The Double' features two breast fillets, two slices of cheese and bacon.
Mark Lindsay, CEO, QSRH talks to QSR Media
QSRH is a mega QSR with Oporto, Red Rooster and Chicken Treat all falling under their banner.
Eagle Boys cooks up largest Australian pizza box sculpture
The 'out of the box' sculpture is made entirely out of Eagle Boys pizza boxes and packaging.
MYO targets coffee market for growth
Signalling the importance and profitability of the coffee trade MYO sandwich bars have launched an in-house promotion they believe will translate to increased external coffee sales.
Yum CEO Albert Baladi steps down as role split between 2 new execs Tony Lowings & Graeme Houston
Since Albert Baladi's departure from the job as CEO on 4th March there has been some re-shufffling of the top brass at Yum Restaurants Australia.
Pie Face: Looking to float in 2012
Wayne Homschek, founder Pie Face confirmed with QSR Media this week that floating their bakery cafe is firmly on the agenda.
Hospitality employers need to become “Gen Y-savvy”: research
Tech-savvy Gen Y hospitality employees are willing to forgo higher wages in return for greater flexibility and more time on their mobiles at work, according to new research.
Nigel Travis, CEO, Dunkin' Brands talks about plans for Baskin-Robbins in Australia
Dunkin' Brands the global parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts, have assumed ownership of Baskin-Robbins in Australia following the well documented troubles of Allied Brands last year.
KFC's Pink Bucket campaign raises over $315k for McGrath Foundation
The Australia-wide campaign that involved a series of fundraising activities throughout the summer of cricket had raised an impressive $319,374.
SMS Ordering, QSR Media interviews Harold Dimpel re his Q-Jumper solution and what he has been doing with Subway
Harold Dimpel talks about Mobile Payments for Quick Serves, Q-Jumper and what it does to improve businesses.
Cold Rock Ice Creamery ranked 31st fastest growing franchise by revenue
The ice cream chain, owned by Melbourne-based Franchised Food Company, has climbed the ranks of BRW's Fast Franchises list for 2011.
Eagle Boys appoints Annette Sibley as Human Resources Manager
Eagle Boys Pizza CEO Todd Clayton said Ms Sibley would bring a wealth of experience to the company.
Sunshine Kebabs opens new concept store
Sunshine Kebabs have opened their new concept store in Village Square, Browns Plains.
Domino's Same Store Sales grew 10.9%
At Domino's 2011 half year results in February, the Company announced double digit growth across its Australian market, the strongest in the last eight years.
Eagle Boys launched new gourmet range from exotic cuisines around the globe
Bolstering the pizza makers' latest gourmet menu overhaul are toppings like Tandoori Chicken, Peri Peri Chicken and Spanish Tapas.
Q&A with Noodle Box's CEO David Milne
Noodle Box is the category leader in Asian inspired QSR. They are currently undergoing a process of re-design in their stores as their OS experience has shown that a "one size" fits all approach is not tapping into contemporary culture.
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