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New South East Asian street food concept enters Australian market
15 Oct 18
Its grand launch in October 20 will offer customers a 2-for-1 promo on their giant squids.
Zarraffa's Coffee opens new drive-thru in Coffs Harbour
15 Oct 18
They also introduced a new breakfast smoothie to their menu.
Croissant Express launches new store in Darwin
15 Oct 18
This is the brand’s second outlet in the city following its opening in Smith Street.
Salt Meats Cheese partners with Menulog to launch limited-edition Mac N' Cheese Pizza
15 Oct 18
The pizza will be available on all of their stores starting from October 20.
The Bavarian launches new outlet in Coomera
15 Oct 18
This is the chain’s seventh location in Queensland.
How is the food and beverage sector transforming the traditional shopping centre mix?
15 Oct 18
Executives from Colliers International, Mirvac Retail and Crown Resorts (Perth) weigh in on its growth.
Plastic-free straws with custom branding
12 Oct 18
Plastic straws may only be used for a few minutes, but their negative effects on the environment last a lifetime (and then some).
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Domino's USA to launch new pizza theater concept stores; Starbucks USA to provide employees subsidized backup childcare; McDonald's franchisees to ramp up weakening sales
12 Oct 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Hungry Jack's free cheeseburger promo with NBL is back; Ferguson Plarre reveals 17 new flavours of donuts; Baskin Robbins unveils two new ice cream flavours
12 Oct 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's Australia denies allegations of ‘churning' its workforce
11 Oct 18
Read the full statement here.
TabSquare raises SG$10 million to fuel Asia-Pacific growth
11 Oct 18
Their funds will be used to strengthen the three critical elements of the platform: consumers, restaurants and food and beverage brands.
Domino's launches online micro-donation initiative
10 Oct 18
The funds will be used to support the pizza chain’s other community campaigns.
Guzman Y Gomez gives away 60,000 pairs of socks
8 Oct 18
The promo runs until supplies last.
Max Brenner to close 20 outlets
8 Oct 18
The decision came after their administrators’ store-by-store review on the chocolate chain.
Plastic-free packaging that's completely customisable
8 Oct 18
When you’re running a quick service restaurant, food presentation is just as important as food safety.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell USA unveils their new Diablo tortilla chips; why Burger King Brazil launched the Blank Whopper; Chick-fil-A to open first catering and delivery concept store
5 Oct 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Bakers Delight's new Hi-Protein Wholegrain loaf; big brands weigh in on ‘Bachelor' finale; The Coffee Club celebrates International Coffee Day
5 Oct 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Hungry Jack's adds Vegan Cheeseburger to their permanent menu
4 Oct 18
The move is driven by the growing number of Aussie vegans.
Crust Pizza goes for a more modern appeal with brand refresh
4 Oct 18
The pizza chain says they want to “future-proof” their image.
Cookie dough, red velvet cupcake among Gelatissimo's new batch of deluxe flavours
4 Oct 18
They previously launched their chef-powered Deluxe Range last month.
Fair Work Ombudsman takes Crust pizza franchisee to court due to alleged underpayments
4 Oct 18
Read the full statement here.
Taco Bell to open 50 restaurants across Australia over next three years
4 Oct 18
The brand cited Southeast Queensland as a priority for their planned expansion.
Max Brenner Australia enters voluntary administration, cites “escalating" costs and “tighter” retail trade
3 Oct 18
Administrators said they are considering the prospect of selling the chocolate chain as a going concern or recapitalising the business.
Belles Hot Chicken set to launch new store in Melbourne CBD
1 Oct 18
The 100-seater site will have a design that blends the fixtures of a wine bar and an American diner.
Zarraffa's Coffee opens new drive thru in Eagleby
1 Oct 18
The new opening is the coffee chain’s 87th outlet following their sites in Edmonton and Cannon Hill.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why Dunkin' is dropping “Donuts” from its name; McDonald's USA halts use of artificial preservatives on burgers; Starbucks donates US$20 million to coffee farmers in Central America
28 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's gives away 10,000 pieces of garlic bread; Oporto's new Bondi Chicken Box; Muffin Break's new Jurassic World-themed meal
28 Sep 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Ferguson Plarre launches new app-based loyalty programme
27 Sep 18
The bakery chain found that 59% of their customers prefer to join a loyalty program with a digital app.
Jimmy Grants, Yo-Chi launch new co-branded store in Bondi Junction
27 Sep 18
The two brands were brought together following the acquisition of the yoghurt chain last February.
The Cheesecake Shop shows support for Aussie farmers by serving hand-sliced strawberries
27 Sep 18
The move is in response to a recent needle scare.
ICHIBUNS brands their buns with readable QR code
25 Sep 18
See how the Japanese chain aims to “make the wallet industry more exciting and dynamic”.
THR1VE sees potential to enhance customer engagement with new self-ordering kiosks
24 Sep 18
The data-rich nature of kiosk interaction identify opportunities to support their customers’ quest for health and well-being, says their...
Ribs & Burgers, Tabasco unveil sriracha-infused Bloody Mary Burger
24 Sep 18
The burger brand has stocked Tabasco's original hot sauce since launching seven years ago.
Burger Project to celebrate Oktoberfest with limited edition burger and soft serve
24 Sep 18
They will be giving away a total of 1,200 free Oktoberfest Burgers on October 2.
Introducing the Menumaster MRX Xpress IQ™: the smallest, fastest and smartest speed oven on offer
24 Sep 18
Trends in dining come and go, but there are certain constants in foodservice that remain unchanged.
Hog's Australia's Steakhouse launches first drive-thru store
24 Sep 18
The new outlet is said to have exceeded expectations in terms of customer feedback.
Boost Juice's new vacation promo plans to bring customers to unconventional tourist destinations
24 Sep 18
Some trips up for grabs include Dracula’s Castle in Romania and Area 51 in the United States.
Zero waste disposable coffee cups
23 Sep 18
Australians have a love affair with coffee, each year using an estimated 1 billion disposable coffee cups.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's rewards fake ad pranksters; how Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme plan to celebrate National Coffee Day; Shake Shack's innovation kitchen
21 Sep 18
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 to give away free coffee for a week; Hungry Jack's offers frozen flavours for AU$1; KFC's 'The Bachelor'-themed GIFs
21 Sep 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

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