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As lockdowns end, where is tech taking the restaurant industry next?
As lockdowns end, where is tech taking the restaurant industry next?
KFC, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Banjo’s and Roll’d discuss consumer expectations and how it’s shaping the discourse on digital.
Mad Mex celebrates franchisees, managers in 9th Golden Burrito Awards
The chain says the awards are its opportunity to celebrate “a genuine culture of excellence.”
Chatime makes a play for at-home market with DIY bubble tea kits
Customers can choose from four of the chain’s classic flavours.
Domino’s brings back Pizza Roulette promotion for Halloween
Customers can order a pizza where one slice will be dabbed with their Reaper Chilli Sauce.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s U.S. stores reach gender pay parity; Panera’s ‘climate positive’ pledge; Buffalo Wild Wings tries frying robot
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Bucking Bull’s brisket burger; Taco Bell heading to Eatons Hill; Starbucks’ Halloween frappuccinos
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Ferguson Plarre, Gotcha welcome Halloween season with themed treats, drinks
Items include gingerbread cookies dubbed The Walking Ginger Dead.
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.
