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Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki.
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
Social Media Wrap: Char'd Chicken enters chicken shop war; Betty's Burgers introduces bun alternative; Domino's brings back iconic snack
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Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
The casual restaurant chain was brought back by the Minor Hotels group.
McDonald’s floods market with free McPops
The deal is part of its Macca’s Year of Value promise.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises taps ex-McDonald’s executive as CEO
Andrew Gregory will start at Domino’s no later than 5 August 2026.
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
The new offerings are available across the chain’s outlets, with store-specific pricing.
Sushi Sushi unveils loyalty programme
Welcome rewards include a voucher for a $1 sushi hand roll.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launch McNugget caviar kits; Pizza hut shutters restaurants; Luckin takes on Starbucks
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: Grill'd introduces blind box collectables; Krispy Kreme launches Galentine's Day activity; McDonald's brings Friends to Australia
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Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
The venue spans two levels, serving both takeaway customers and sit-down diners.
Gong cha reshuffles marketing and regional leadership
New appointments aim to strengthen management and support regional growth.
Social Media Wrap: Betty's Burger's launch cold brew; Chatime partners for protein bundle LTO; Red Rooster shares viral 'jingle'
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Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
This brings the total of 50 sites operated by the group.
Weekly Global Wrap: Papa Johns introduces pan pizza; Fatburger parent files for bankruptcy; Tim Hortons dismisses South Korea exit rumours
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
