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Five Guys to open second Sydney site on June 6
Five Guys to open second Sydney site on June 6
The upcoming CBD location is expected to cater to nearby residential communities, retail shoppers, corporates, greater Sydneysiders, and tourists.
Grill’d celebrates ‘Stranger Things 4’ with new Demogorgon-inspired burger
The chain’s Galeries restaurant in Sydney CBD was also transformed to look like the show’s ‘Upside Down’ dimension.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Potential names for McDonald’s Russian successor; Pizza Hut joins the Metaverse; Fat Brands buys another brand
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: National Burger Day deals revealed; Bakers Delight’s prebiotic cape seed loaf; Gelatissimo’s trio of int’l flavours
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
A brand's promise: Delivering efficient food safety processes for QSRs
Squizify builds consistent and streamlined processes around food safety operations.
How The Cheesecake Shop is taking compliance to the next level
The right compliance tools can go a long way in driving efficiency.
Guzman y Gomez to open drive-thru restaurant in Melbourne’s Campbellfield
The announcement follows earlier openings in Rochedale, Westmead and Burnside.
Muffin Break’s Bean Poll correctly predicts results for sixth consecutive time
Over 850,000 customers took to the Bean Polls in the lead up to this year’s federal election.
Deal-based spending grows in Q1 as Aussies seek budget-friendly meals
Combos and upsized meals were popular and contributed the most to growth in the quarter.
How delivery apps have changed QSRs forever
In today's modern world, products and services are becoming more accessible with just a click of a button. Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry is suffering.
Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future”
CEO Samantha Bragg shares her take on how to make the brand even more accessible, and where she believes lies the next area of competition for the chicken segment.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s unveils The Kid LAROI meal; Sushi Sushi introduces Truffle Beef Hand Roll; Krispy Kreme SA adds churros to menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
The Coffee Club donates $20,000 to non-profit for children
The coffee brand sold $2 tokens across stores and facilitated direct donations from customers to support the fundraising.
Store expansion slowed in past three months: report
Of those tracked by GapMaps, Soul Origin, KFC and Schnitz lead openings
Huxtaburger to open in Melbourne’s Bourke Street
The brand confirmed growth within Melbourne and teased “taking the Huxtaburger brand experience to new states and [t]erritories.”
Guzman y Gomez opens 53rd QLD restaurant
The Mexican chain was recently valued at $1.2 billion.
Pizza Hut giving over $1.2m in prizes in new competition
This includes a $10,000 cash prize.
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