Australia

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.

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.

Gelatissimo opens first U.S. store

New stores are also set to open in Australia this year.

The Cheesecake Shop sold to Australia-based investment firm River Capital

PAG Asia Capital owned the business for about five years.

Pizza Hut Australia owners on the hunt for targets with ‘wrinkles’: report

Founding partner Chester Moynihan thinks there is fertile ground for private equity over the next few months, according to the Financial Review.

Grill’d launches two 100% plant-based restaurants

The chain is also bringing back its Meat-Free Mondays promotion.

Flave CEO: We want to be synonymous with plant-based cuisine

Stuart Cook offers fresh details on the startup’s ambition to be a global business.

KFC pilots drone delivery service in QLD

The initiative is a partnership between KFC franchisee Collins Foods, Wing and Yum! Brands.