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Snacking sector on the rise and has evolved, NPD says

The said sector is now worth AUD$7 billion in the industry.

Domino's appoints Michael Treacy as new Global Development Chef

The chef has past experience in luxury hotels in London such as the Mandarin Oriental and Claridge’s.

Meatball and Wine Bar penalised for underpayments

Their outlets in Melbourne CDB, Richmond and Collingwood were found to have breached employment laws.

Ferguson Plarre lays out expansion plans

The bakehouse chain recently opened three stores within three weeks.

The Cheesecake Shop reports franchisee profits up by 7.5%

The bakery chain also plans to open 14 stores, including four in the U.K., by next year.

The Coffee Emporium launches charity initiative for Aussie farmers

Donations for every coffee sold will be given to Rural Aid’s Buy A Bale campaign.

BonBons Bakery unveils new grab-and-go concept store

Dubbed “Tmix”, the new store aims to provide low-calorie teas and handmade donuts.

Jamaica Blue opens two new stores in QLD and WA

Both outlets are the second sites in their respective areas.

Baskin-Robbins opens new site in Hamilton

The ice cream chain currently has around 80 stores in the country. Baskin-Robbins has officially launched their newest site in Brisbane, specifically located at the Portside Wharf in Hamilton. The ice cream chain is expected to offers its signature range of ice cream flavours, including Blueberry Panna Cotta, Choc Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Mousse Royale. “We look forward to meeting local families and invite them to celebrate the new store with us and experience the happiness of Baskin-Robbins’ decadent ice cream and desserts,” franchising partner Sai Kapila said. Currently, Baskin-Robbins has around 80 stores across Australia.  

The Bavarian set to debut at Highpoint Shopping Centre

A new range of limited-edition meals and beers will also be added to their menu. Rockpool Dining Group-owned The Bavarian is set to expand in Victoria through their upcoming site in Highpoint Shopping Centre in northwest Melbourne. The fast casual chain will celebrate the site’s opening on August 31 by distributing 500 hotdogs for free to customers. In addition, a new range of limited-edition meals and beers will be on their menu starting from September 22 to 27. “We’re thrilled to be opening just in time for Oktoberfest and to be bringing a one-of-a-kind dining experience to North West Melbourne,” Rockpool Dining Group CEO Thomas Pash said.

Boost Juice unveils new range of peanut butter smoothies

The latest offerings are available until September 23.

Gelatissimo to expand in Bangladesh and India on September

Its franchisees are expected to open five stores for each country in the next 12 months. Gelatissimo announced that they will open a number of stores in Bangladesh and India on September. “Making excellent gelato is a complex task and so is building a brilliant gelato business. With a quality artisan product, a simple in-store production system, local marketing and brand building campaigns and an ongoing training programme, we set all our franchisees up for success. Bangladesh and India represent big opportunities for us and our partners and we look forward to making it a sweet success,” Gelatissimo CEO Filipe Barbosa said in a statement. The expansion will be done in partnership with master franchisees Sangeeta Dumpeta from India and Nilesh Jamnadas from Bangladesh. “The stores will be fitted in the internationally recognisable Gelatissimo branding and serve the brand’s best loved flavours and products,” Dumpeta said. The ice cream chain currently has 45 stores in Australia and another 17 in other countries. India and Bangladesh will join Gelatissimo’s portfolio of international franchises along with Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and China  

Carl's Jr. to launch at West Ipswich

Their new branch is the third to open of the 20 restaurants that the Bansal Group plans to establish in Queensland.