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Retail Food Group responds to class action from former, current Michel’s franchisees
Retail Food Group responds to class action from former, current Michel’s franchisees
Read the operator’s full statement here.
FULL LIST: Winners of the 2021 QSR Media Sandhurst Awards
Hundreds of executives in and out of the country also joined the whole-day virtual conference.
TGI Fridays ups the ante on premium store experiences to capitalise on dine-in’s expected resurgence
Signature Hospitality Group (SHG) CEO James Sinclair also reveals new details on how its digital transformation informed its growth strategy.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino’s U.S. same-store sales cools; McDonald’s to test plant-based burger in U.S., Popeyes’ celebrity hot sauce
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino’s Cheesy Vegemite pizza; Chatime’s peach and lychee range; Milky Lane’s ‘bloody’ burgers
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Gelatissimo appoints four new executives as its hastens global expansion plan
Expansion has been a priority for the chain this year.
Wing explores drone delivery from shopping centre rooftops in QLD
This is done in partnership with retail property group Vicinity Centres.
7-Eleven launches new loungewear range for locked down Aussies in VIC, NSW
The chain is giving them away on their official Instagram account from October 12 to 22.
Hungry Jack’s coffee arm launches loyalty programme
Customers who order four medium-sized coffees will get another one for free.
Roll’d to extend grab-and-go range to 70 more Coles locations
It is also looking ahead to introduce the range into schools, local gyms, hospitals and other venues.
Food hall, dark kitchen hybrid concept opens in Melbourne
Ezikitchen is currently accepting new applications from brands to join the venue.
Here's how mobile tech can help QSRs plan their expansion
It can measure pedestrian traffic, profile customer movement, and more.
Wahlburgers’ first Australian restaurant to open in Sydney’s Circular Quay
The chain is initially slated to open 20 outlets in the country and New Zealand.
Milky Lane celebrates end of NSW lockdown with 12 new menu items
Three new burgers headline the range.
Milky Lane is celebrating the end of NSW lockdown from October 11 by launching 12 brand new menu items, $10 happy hour cocktails and live DJ sets at all locations.
Can Australia’s QSRs avoid ‘The Great Resignation’?
Businesses are looking to keep their workers engaged by doubling down on promoting a strong positive culture, career progression and new ways to reward.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s pledges net-zero emissions by 2050; Burger King to test meatless nuggets; Mass exodus of U.S. hospo workers looming
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Soul Origin’s ice drinks range; TGI Fridays’ Halloween Specials; QSRs’ ‘Squid Game’ memes
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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