Australia
New law to require display of kilojoule information
New law to require display of kilojoule information
Starting February 1, all major fast food retailers in New South Wales must display kilojoule information as the Government aims to improve health and reduce obesity across the State.
Proposed legislation to tackle obesity
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard has ruled out a 10% taxation on fast food, which was a potential outcome of a health review that had taken place by the previous Rudd Labor government.
GYG opens in Westfield Sydney
Guzman Y Gomez celebrated the opening of its 7th store in Westfield Plaza in Sydney by offering $5 Burritos and Burrito Bowls.
Survey says franchise sector bullish
Sixty percent of respondent CEOs in the annual Franchisor CEO Survey indicated multi-unit franchising was their key growth strategy.
Salsa's opens in Eastland
Salsa's Fresh Mex and Grill, the chain owned by Retail Zoo, has opened a new outlet in Eastland, Victoria.
SumoSalad opens second store in Newcastle
Part of the recently developed Charlestown Square, the new SumoSalad store in Newcastle is also the second for franchisee Paul Phelan.
QSR Media interviews Kim Russell, Nando's
Find out what's next for Nando's and how they extend their brand through the Nando's At-Home range.
Domino's changes cheese supplier
Starting 1 January 2011, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd will be switching to a new full taste mozzarella cheese which has 14% less fat.
POS innovations make QSR experiences better
With QSR venues in mind, Vectron's POS systems are designed with the latest in touch screen technologies and software logic.
Crust Gourmet Group – an Australian franchise success story
This business is one of the most innovative and impressive franchise businesses l have seen in almost 30 years of franchising.
QSR Media kickstarts QSR Start-Ups series
Ever wondered what is involved with starting up a QSR Chain? Well QSR Media through a series called "QSR Start-Ups" will find out by tracking the development of 4 young QSR brands in Australia across a period of time.
Quick Service Restaurant Holdings acquires Chooks Fresh & Tasty
QSRH will acquire the stores from Chooks founder Mr Steve Hansen to bring the Group’s total to approximately 600 stores globally.
QSR Media interviews Issam Soubjaki, Burger Edge
Learn about their evolution born out of a change in consumers' needs.
QSR Media talks to Wayne Homscheck, CEO, Pie Face
Find out what makes Pie Face unique and what's driving their rising franchise inquiries.
Crust launches Chicago Deep Dish pizzas
Available in Italian Sausage and Vegetarian Antipasto varieties, the Chicago Deep Dish pizza makes Crust the first Australian pizza takeaway chain to offer a taste of Chicago.
Grill'd Hawthorn launches its new look
The flagship Hawthorn restaurant now displays commissioned works from Australian illustrators as part of The Grill’d Collective.
SumoSalad opens in Stockland Green Hills
Signature made to order salads offered to Maitland locals include the Cajun Prawn and Beef & Haloumi.
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