Australia

Bruce Feodoroff returns to Pie Face as CEO

This is the third stint for him at the chain.

Hyper-personalised pricing, more smart-tech amongst projected trends in 2022

Customers do not have a single acceptable price point for each menu item, one analyst suggested.

Yum Brands’ The Habit Burger Grill eyes Australian expansion

Asia-Pacific general manager Yang Ming Ong named the country as one of the chain’s seven target markets in the region.

ST Group opens first multi-brand outlet

The “combined” concept features the operator’s PappaRich, NeNe Chicken, Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart and Kurimu brands.

Keep your customers cool with the Brema Pebble Ice Maker in your kitchen

This reliable equipment makes pebble ice – a midpoint between fast-ice and the classic flake ice. 

Subway sees climb in cookie sales

The sandwich chain sold almost 357,900 additional cookies in 2021 compared to 2020.

Ingredient swaps, shorter hours: how chains are coping with Omicron-induced disruptions

Recent Google data showed user mobility in VIC, NSW and ACT declining the most in the last six weeks to 10 January.

Why data is the most crucial currency for QSRs

Adopting data-backed solutions can spell the difference between savings and losses.

Subway to launch footlong-themed pool toys

Last December, the brand teamed up with Budgy Smuggler to create Footlong and Six-Inch swimwear.

Schnitz launches take on Vegemite parmy

This was inspired by tennis player Ash Barty, who coined the feed the "unofficial dish" of the Aussie Open.

Gelatissimo seeking development and franchising head to lead domestic growth plans

It is eyeing an additional 10 new store openings in Australia.

Rashay’s co-founder hands out free rapid antigen tests in Sydney

The initiative comes as Aussies increasingly search for the single-use items.

McDonald’s unveils limited edition swimwear range

The range is available from $55 exclusively at Budgy Smuggler stores and online.

Daniel’s Donuts opens store in Rosebud

The chain initially had a pop up in the town early last year.