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Repair or Replace: How to ensure you make the right decision
Repair or Replace: How to ensure you make the right decision
When it comes to commercial kitchen equipment, knowing when to replace a broken unit or whether to repair it will always be a tough decision to make. What questions should operators be asking to ensure they spend their money on the right solution?
BioPak launches new hinged-lid compostable container
The container is microwave safe and suited for home deliveries.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks opens first US ‘Signing Store'; why McDonald's removed Happy Meals from their US value menus; Popeyes' 12-hour ‘drive-thru'
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Subway brings back Live Feed campaign; McDonald's month-long promo series; Hungry Jack's new Sherbet Sour Bomb
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
BioPak composted in the general waste
Here’s why you might have seen BioPak stickers on general waste bins around south-eastern Sydney.
Texas Chicken New Zealand launches a new outlet in Rotorua
Another store is set to open in the city in January 2019.
The Coffee Club to debut in Vietnam
The coffee chain has plans to open 100 stores in the country for the next five years. The Coffee Club’s operator, Minor Food, has announced that they entered a joint venture agreement with the private equity firm Vietnam Investments Group to bring the coffee chain in Vietnam. This will be Minor’s fourth brand for their portfolio in Vietnam, following the launch of The Pizza Company, Swensen’s and Thai Express. The Coffee Club has 400 outlets across Australia, New Zealand, Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, Indonesia and United Arab Emirates. “This is a great step forward for The Coffee Club as it makes its first entry into Vietnam. With the flourishing coffee market and favorable macro trend, we are very optimistic about the opportunity to strengthen our presence in the country and grow The Coffee Club brand nationwide,” Paul Kenny, CEO of Minor Food, said. “Together with VI Group’s proven experience and well-established platform in Vietnam, we are confident that we can replicate the same success of The Coffee Club in other markets.”
Red Rooster trials alcohol delivery in Victoria
CEO Nick Keenan says the brand is eyeing to diversify its business offering.
Crust pizza franchisee allegedly discriminated against migrant workers, FWO says
Read the full statement here.
Introducing the Menumaster MRX Xpress IQ™: the smallest, fastest and smartest speed oven on offer
Trends in dining come and go, but there are certain constants in foodservice that remain unchanged.
Oporto opens first store in Sri Lanka
Another store is set to open in the country by 2019.
McDonald's to hold McHappy Day with Naomi Watts as ambassador
The event aims to raise funds to give support to ill children.
Restaurant Brands in talks to be partially acquired by Finaccess Capital
The offer is proposed to be valued at NZ$9.45 per share.
Pizza Hut releases Personal Pan Pizza with a new marketing strategy
The brand also revealed their plans to enhance their relationships with their franchisees.
Receivers appointed over assets owned by Max Brenner Australia
Read the statement here. A spokesperson at Ferrier Hodgson issued a brief statement on receivers being appointed to some assets owned by Max Brenner Australia: “Stephen Parbery and Peter Gothard have been appointed as receivers over plant and equipment, the choses in action and the books and records. They have not been appointed over the entire business, it is a partial appointment only; the liquidator remains responsible for the business. They are still assessing the position and have no further comment at the stage.”
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Wendy's responds to tweet with new burger offering; Subway teams up with Postmates to ramp up delivery services; Dunkin' Donuts unveils house powered by used coffee grounds
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's Mega Week promo; Guzman y Gomez' 'Food Stories'; Zambrero's Plate 4 Plate Day
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.