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Squizify founder and CEO Daniel McDouall talks about the importance of food safety compliance
Squizify founder and CEO Daniel McDouall talks about the importance of food safety compliance
Now more than ever, food safety is taking centre stage in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry as customers become increasingly hygiene-conscious. With all the uncertainty brought about by COVID-19, QSRs need to pay extra attention to their business’ safety requirements in order to ensure compliance, improve profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction.
5 questions QSRs should be asking their payment provider
As the pandemic accelerated the QSR industry’s pivot to digital, brands’ ability to offer a seamless customer experience across online and offline touchpoints has proven to be a critical success factor.
Hello Harry opens first WA restaurant
The new opening comes a couple of weeks after one in Brisbane.
Krispy Kreme gives three hours of paid leave to encourage ANZ staff vaccinations
The chain stated that getting vaccinated is not mandatory, but a personal choice.
Hungry Jack’s unveils new Big Jack burger
The Outlaw Big Jack features the chain’s two flame grilled patties topped with crispy premium eye bacon, and a combination of BBQ sauce and a peppercorn sauce.
Less than a month left before noms for the QSR Media Sandhurst Awards close
Eligible brands can nominate for a maximum of 5 categories.
The Yiros Shop opens second drive-thru site in QLD
The chain is slated to open a further 10 stores over the next 12 months.
Grill’d teams up with Heston Blumenthal, Fable to dish out plant-based burgers
The range is headlined by the $35 ‘Heston Fable Burger’, which is available strictly through bookings.
McDonald’s Australia wants to be the benchmark in customer experience
Senior director for growth platforms Josh Bannister makes a case for a “predictable” brand experience and offers the latest details on their ongoing expansion.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Fast food giants top Wall Street’s estimates; McDonald’s reveals latest celebrity meal; Yum Brands accelerates gender parity deadline
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Nando’s sells Bag & Bake chicken chips; Sushi Sushi’s soft shell crab roll; How Domino’s, Pizza Hut celebrated Nat’l Chicken Day
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Muffin Break relaunches Share the Dignity muffin
The chain has been a supporter of the charity since 2018.
Fourth GM Paul Tregoning discusses how QSRs can better manage operational challenges
The quick service restaurant (QSR) industry has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic’s crippling challenges. The stay-at-home orders and social distancing restrictions have changed the industry as we know it. Technology has been a key enabler to keep the lights on for many businesses as brands pivot to digital in order to survive.
Restaurants less confident about hospo’s future: survey
Concerns with the nationwide vaccine rollout remain as restaurants face a “bumpy” recovery.
Zambrero’s Plate 4 Plate initiative reaches 50 million milestone
The chain now has more than 215 restaurants across five markets.
The Cheesecake Shop offers vaccination bonus for employees
The chain is urging staff to “act immediately”, citing the interval between doses.
Banjo’s Bakery Café revamps ordering app to enhance user experience
The bakery chain first launched the app in November.
