Australia

Subway to launch footlong-themed pool toys

Subway to launch footlong-themed pool toys

Last December, the brand teamed up with Budgy Smuggler to create Footlong and Six-Inch swimwear.

Schnitz launches take on Vegemite parmy

This was inspired by tennis player Ash Barty, who coined the feed the "unofficial dish" of the Aussie Open.

Gelatissimo seeking development and franchising head to lead domestic growth plans

It is eyeing an additional 10 new store openings in Australia.

Rashay’s co-founder hands out free rapid antigen tests in Sydney

The initiative comes as Aussies increasingly search for the single-use items.

McDonald’s unveils limited edition swimwear range

The range is available from $55 exclusively at Budgy Smuggler stores and online.

Daniel’s Donuts opens store in Rosebud

The chain initially had a pop up in the town early last year.

Restaurant optimisation needs to be a focus in 2022, experts say

Thought leaders point out the challenges chains need to know in order to adapt. 

Three ways QSRs need Fourth

Find out how Fourth helps QSRs achieve efficient BOH operations.

El Jannah achieves speed, accuracy of order fulfillment with StickyPOS

El Jannah cut order fulfillment errors by 50% in its first drive-thru store.

Sushi Sushi’s Cavill Avenue store on the market for $1m in cryptocurrency

The move comes amidst a growing interest in the altcoin space across markets.

McDonald’s steps back in time with reopening of first Australian restaurant

The Yagoona store will adopt 1970s prices and reduce the hamburger to its original 20 cents for a limited time on 17 December.

Royal Stacks now offering franchise model for VIC-based operators

It has plans to expand nationally in the next two years.

7-Eleven continues West expansion with new stores

The company’s investment in WA is expected to hit 50 million by 2022.

Hello Harry opens store in North QLD’s Cairns Esplanade

This is the chain’s fifteenth franchised store.

Subway opens four restaurants in NSW, QLD

More openings and more refreshed next-generation restaurants are planned before the end of 2021.

Consulting firm of Burgerlove co-founder inviting brands to join new cooperative

C51 Consulting aims to help restaurants increase their earning potential via delivery or take-out only virtual brands.

2021: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the Australian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.