FULL LIST: Winners of the 2018 QSR Media Detpak Awards
Top-tier brands were duly recognized for their outstanding work in foodservice.
For the fifth year in a row, QSR Media continues to celebrate the very best of the quick service restaurant and fast casual industry in Australia.
Held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, the awarding ceremony lauded entries that were judged for their innovation, creativity, execution, and overall impact.
The winners of the 2018 QSR Media Detpak Awards are:
BEST DIGITAL INITIATIVE
Subway Australia – Subway Live Feed
BEST BRAND TRANSFORMATION
Banjo's Bakery Cafe
BEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVE
Subway Australia – Subway Live Feed
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Guzman y Gomez – #BringCalHome
BEST NEW CONCEPT
Pokéd
RISING STAR
Bianca Azzopardi | CEO, Zambrero
BEST INNOVATION – FOOD & BEVERAGE
Burger Project
BEST INNOVATION – HEALTH
Bakers Delight – Wholegrain Lo-Fo Loaf
BEST LOYALTY PROGRAM
Red Rooster – Red Royalty
SQUAD OF THE YEAR
Muffin Break Victoria
QSR MEDIA SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
Forbidden Foods
2018 MULTI-SITE RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Guzman y Gomez
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Huxtaburger
HALL OF FAME
Don Meij | CEO & Managing Director, Domino’s Pizza
(Click here to see the photos of the event.)
Over 450 executives attend 5th QSR Media Detpak Conference
Coinciding with the awards ceremony was the annual QSR Media Detpak Conference, which gathered over 450 executives from top local and international QSR brands.
The whole-day event featured a roster of 36 speakers and panelists who discussing current issues, latest food and beverage trends, and other pertinent concerns facing the foodservice industry. The conference also featured its first multi-site technology stream, which featured mini-sessions on payment methods, blockchain, and drone delivery.
Speakers and panelists included Franchise Council of Australia Executive Chairman Bruce Billson, craveable brands Group CEO Brett Houldin, Minor DKL Group CEO Nick Bryden, Subway Vice President for International Ian Martin, Chatime Australia General Manager Carlos Antonius, Retail Food Group CEO Richard Hinson and Dr. Sam Prince, founder of the Sam Prince Group.
The QSR Media Detpak Conference and Awards is considered to be Australia's largest multi-site restaurant conference.