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Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King offers new burger in exchange of McDonald's MacCoins; Chick-fil-A trials more spicy items; MOD Pizza appoints new CMO
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King offers new burger in exchange of McDonald's MacCoins; Chick-fil-A trials more spicy items; MOD Pizza appoints new CMO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: QSRs capitalise on Instagram's most-liked egg; McDonald's new McCafé Choc Coconut range; KFC brings back #Bucketheads campaign
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Bansal Group secures Australian rights to US bakery franchise Cinnabon
The franchisor aims to open 50 stores in the next three years.
Dragon Hot Pot launches two new stores in QV Melbourne and Box Hill Centro
The hot pot chain’s owner is in talks with major shopping centres to further expand the brand.
Hog's Australia's Steakhouse unveils new range of steak burgers
The new items are the first offerings from their new executive chef.
Guzman y Gomez facing legal action from former franchisee
Read their full statement here.
Red Rooster appoints Ashley Hughes as new director for marketing
He says he wants to work on “important foundational pieces” for the brand.
Baskin-Robbins teams up with Menulog to deliver free ice cream
Customers can order their Creature Creations range starting this week until supplies last.
Gelatissimo partners with Bundaberg to unveil the ginger beer-flavoured gelato
The ice cream chain also launched a competition where they will give away five 1L take-home packs of the new flavour.
Retail Food Group refutes AFR report on potential sale of Crust
The company says no formal binding agreement has been reached with any buyer “at this stage”.
The Cheesecake Shop unveils Pavlovas for Australia Day campaign
The chain is also running a Pavlova decorating competition.
PappaRich opens fifth site in Brisbane
The premises of their new Coorparoo site will be shared with its sister brand PAFU.
McDonald's: Staff in restaurants given breaks “as required”
The statement was issued in response to employees being warned by a store manager against exercising their right to paid 10-minute breaks.
Weekly Global News Wrap: P.F. Chang's reportedly sold; Starbucks shelves plans to roll out 1,000 Reserve stores; Taco Bell to test first vegetarian menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Zambrero's new Plate 4 Plate milestone; Bakers Delight's road trip playlist; Lord of the Fries teases new hot dog
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Boost Juice, Amplify to launch new range of kombucha-based drinks
These offerings are also assured to be vegan, dairy-free and wheat-free.
Degani café operators penalised for underpayment and provision of false records
Read the full statement here.
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