Australia
Piccolo Me opens café at Sydney’s Ryde Hospital
Renovations to the outlet will take place by August.
Nominations for the QSR Media Sandhurst Awards are now open
Don’t miss out on getting recognised by the industry.
Bubble tea chains offering mix of brand collaborations, gamification and variety to vie for consumer attention
Chatime, Gotcha and Narocha weigh in on competing in the growing bubble tea scene.
7-Eleven opens store at Woy Woy, NSW
This is the chain’s seventh opening for this year.
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses parent launches supermarket pie range
‘Pie Society’ features ten different flavours categorised across three ranges.
Restaurants back to takeaway as NSW implements two-week lockdown in Greater Sydney, surrounding areas
It is expected to last until 9 July, 11.59pm.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme looking to raise up to US$640m in IPO; Chipotle drives loyalty with new video game; Wendy’s trials Spicy Black Bean Burger
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Krispy Kreme's teeVee snacks; Chains cut delivery fees as Sydney locks down; Breadtop launches Pork Floss Spring Onion Roll
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
humm®pro brings ‘buy now, pay later’ to small businesses
The rise of ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) options has empowered consumers to purchase products and services with flexible and convenient payment terms. BNPL allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them in multiple instalments, typically with zero interest and no lengthy application process required. With its flexibility, it is no surprise that the BNPL industry has grown globally, with Australia at the forefront of driving BNPL innovation and growth.
Self-ordering kiosks are no longer a nice to have - they can transform your restaurant
Put yourself in the shoes of a shift manager running a busy fast food restaurant on a Friday night.
For improved efficiency, automation is key
Efficiency has always been a hot topic in the QSR industry and brands exert their utmost effort in driving efficiency both at the front- and back-of-house. Over the past year, COVID-19 not only redefined efficiency but also forced QSRs to reorganise their priorities given the pressing need to provide customers with safe and effective means of placing and receiving their orders.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees relocates U.S. headquarters to drive expansion
It currently has 52 outlets across 20 states.
McDonald’s Australia kickstarts 50th anniversary celebrations with 50c Big Macs
The chain employs more than 107,000 people and said it serves two million Aussies every day.
Hungry Jack’s bets on suburban locations, drive-thru coffee to fuel its race to 700 restaurants
CEO Chris Green elaborates on the chain’s multi-channel approach, reflects on the brand’s 50 years, and next potential opportunities.
What are the key trends shaping a post-pandemic QSR industry?
Find out in our upcoming conference in October, courtesy of a report from The NPD Group.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s CEO expects dine-in to stay; Popeyes debuts first loyalty programme; Chipotle’s athlete-inspired menu launched
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
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