Australia
This robotic vending machine claims to serve restaurant-grade pizza in just two minutes
This robotic vending machine claims to serve restaurant-grade pizza in just two minutes
Pizzabot is being trialed in an ALDI Corner Store in North Sydney.
Grill’d celebrates upcoming ‘The Batman’ release with the Bruce Wayne Burger
The item is available for a limited time starting February 22.
‘Pay-as-you-feel’ restaurant chain Lentil As Anything to close three remaining Melbourne stores
The chain, which has asked customers to pay in accordance to what they feel a meal was worth, has been operating for 21 years.
Krispy Kreme, Hershey’s launch doughnut range
The trio of items includes a 7-Eleven exclusive flavour.
Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Hershey’s to create a limited-edition doughnut collection, available across the chain’s Australia and New Zealand stores from 22 February.
McDonald’s offers 40-piece Chicken McNuggets packs
The fast food giant also added a spicy sauce to its line up of condiments
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Ben & Jerry’s waives initial franchise fees in Australia to bolster growth plans
The promotion is available for all new franchisees who sign up before 30 September 2022.
Red Rooster launches spicy fried chicken
The move is part of the brand’s ongoing transformation plan.
KFC, Peking Duk team up for festival-exclusive burger
The Peking Cluk Burger will be handed out for free all day long at the Feastival on Cockatoo Island on Sunday, March 13.
Further pressure on restaurants’ margins seen as planned price hikes not enough to offset higher input costs
95% of operators that responded to a new Jarden/QSR Media survey are planning price increases over the course of 2022.
Guzman y Gomez launches ‘clean’ chocolate sauce
The new item is designed as a dipping sauce for their churros but customers can buy a solo tub for $2.
Pizza Hut Australia to host two-day e-sports tournament
The two winning teams of the double elimination-style tournament will win $5,000 in cash each.
Wahlburgers opens first Australian store
The site is part of an initial 20-store plan across Australia and New Zealand.
Sushi Sushi’s CEO believes NFTs will be a “permanent fixture” within their business
First in QSR Media, Scott Meneilly elaborates on the business’ new way of thinking about the potential of blockchain technology across their operations.
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More 7-Eleven stores in VIC this 2022, chain says
The company is specifically eyeing sites across the state that have high customer traffic.
Domino’s plays Cupid anew with pizza proposal service
The complimentary service will be available from February 10, with all orders to be delivered on February 14.
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