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Little Caesars Pizza promotes Paula Vissing to chief operating officer
26 Feb 21
She will lead all domestic and international operations for the global pizza brand.
Grill'd partners with non-profit Greenfleet for ‘Tree Day Tuesdays' initiative
24 Feb 21
The chain also brought back its Meat Free Mondays promotion.
KFC's Tower Burger makes a return after nearly three years
24 Feb 21
The item is available across participating KFC stores until 22 March.
McDonald's completes transition to fibre-based straws, cutlery
22 Feb 21
The fast food chain expects the move to remove 868 metric tonnes of plastic annually from restaurants in Australia, including over 512 million...
3 reasons why QSRs should participate in TheFork Festival
21 Feb 21
Attract new customers, get 11x more bookings, and enjoy free exposure to over 1m diners in Australia.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's posts new diversity goals; Chipotle enhances virtual staff training; Wendy's, Burger King join U.S. chicken sandwich scene
19 Feb 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Hut's ‘Unreal' deals; Taco Bell's Cheesy Double Decker Taco Box; Burger Urge reveals plant-based burger
19 Feb 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Gelatissimo integrates acai berries, kombucha in new range
19 Feb 21
The Gelato with Benefits range is available across the chain’s 40-plus stores.
Motto Motto bolsters executive team, confirms two upcoming restaurant openings
19 Feb 21
They are also looking to enter the Victorian market by 2022.
San Churro enters snacking fray with new Spanish tapas range
17 Feb 21
The chain saw a strong interest in an extension to include more snack-based and savoury products.
McDonald's introduces new fruit smoothies, wraps
17 Feb 21
All items are permanent additions to their menu.
Online sales boost Domino's half-year profits
17 Feb 21
Store openings have also accelerated despite challenges.
Collins Foods returns $1.8 million in JobKeeper payments
16 Feb 21
Its CEO said the decision is in line with one of the company’s values of “positive impact”.
How COVID changed the way QSRs tackle kitchen efficiency, as told by Red Rooster, Roll'd and The Cheesecake Shop
15 Feb 21
Kitchen efficiency has long been a vital part of quick service restaurants’ (QSR) operations, but the pandemic has amplified its...
TheFork Festival opens today for all Australian restaurants
15 Feb 21
Participating restaurants get massive exposure to millions of diners from today until March 28.
Guzman y Gomez, Deliveroo launch seven-week delivery partnership
15 Feb 21
It operates over 145 restaurants and drive-thrus across Australia and other countries.
DoorDash responds to Melbourne snap lockdown with FareShare partnership
14 Feb 21
The lockdown is expected to cost $30 million in food waste.
Pizza Hut Australia gets high franchise rating from FRANdata
14 Feb 21
The chain heavily invested in refreshing the brand and improving the customer experience.
TheFork launches major dining event to lure people back into restaurants
11 Feb 21
TheFork Festival runs from 15 February to 28 March.
Gelatissimo offers $4,000 diamond ring for Valentine's Day promo
11 Feb 21
Entries close on 18 February.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Popeyes' new fish sandwich; Burger King tests new loyalty programme; Taco Bell's $5 value box
11 Feb 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: How QSRs are celebrating CNY; TGI Fridays introduces lockdown packs for VIC customers; San Churro's Valentine's Night-In bundle
11 Feb 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
7-Eleven continues NSW growth with new Metford store
11 Feb 21
It is the fifth store to open in NSW and ACT in the last 12 months.
Hungry Jack's launches Wishmaker campaign
11 Feb 21
It has supported Make-A-Wish since 2017.
McDonald's offers free coffee for a year
11 Feb 21
The brand says its McCafés served up 220 million cups across the country in 2020.
Loans, grants amongst available rent relief options for NSW businesses: expert
8 Feb 21
LeaseInfo managing director Simon Fonteyn also urged “more productive dialogue” between landlords and tenants.
Collins Foods appoints Helen Moore as COO for KFC Australia stores
8 Feb 21
She joins from her most recent role as CEO of Oporto.
More Aussies adding vegan cheese to pizza orders: Menulog
8 Feb 21
Actual cheese remained the most added ingredient to pizzas in 2020.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's gets closer to U.S. loyalty programme rollout; Yum! Brands earnings top estimates; Chipotle eyes 200 new store openings
5 Feb 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: QSRs' latest V-Day giveaways; Lord of the Fries' new chili offering; Krispy Kreme's cinnamon bites
5 Feb 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Domino's to return $792,000 of JobKeeper payments
3 Feb 21
The pizza chain said the move was consistent with its approach throughout COVID-19.
Jamaica Blue unveils new seasonal single origin
2 Feb 21
Customers can purchase a reusable straw for an extra $1 with any cold beverage purchase starting 2 February.
Mad Mex launches superfood-filled Chipotle Seasonable Bowl
1 Feb 21
It teamed up with Menulog for a free delivery deal.
Keep the health inspector happy with our 7 HACCP steps to food safety
29 Jan 21
The Health Inspector arrives – what now?
Restaurant Brands posts nearly NZ$900M in sales
29 Jan 21
The company said a Taco Bell was coming to Christchurch.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's U.S. sales jumps despite pandemic costs; Why virtual concepts are booming in the U.S.; Pizza Hut's Detroit-style offering launched
29 Jan 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Guzman y Gomez's brekkie taco; Bakers Delight's mini margherita scrolls; Schnitz's latest snacking option revealed
29 Jan 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Domino's AI-powered pizza checker gets cleanliness feature upgrade
28 Jan 21
The DOM Pizza Checker was introduced in May 2019.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A launches new entry into chicken sandwich scene; McDonald's Throwback app deals; Sonic Drive-In eyes int'l expansion
22 Jan 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Johnny Rockets' new Surf N' Turf burger; How QSRs are celebrating Australia Day; Ben & Jerry's cookie dough chunks
22 Jan 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

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