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Allegro acquires Pizza Hut

Allegro acquires Pizza Hut

Australian private equity fund manager Allegro, together with a local management buy-in (MBI) team, acquired the master franchisee licence for Pizza Hut in Australia from Yum! Brands.

Muffin Break launches 2016 Great Bake Sale

The brand launched the 2016 Great Bake Sale on Monday 29th August 2016, encouraging schools across the nation to take part in its annual fundraising campaign.

Yum! Brands completes franchise negotiations with Allegro

Pizza Hut Australia, owned by Yum! Brands, announced the completion of its negotiations with independently owned Australian fund manager Allegro regarding a master franchising arrangement, effective September 6.

Freshii to arrive in Australia

Freshii, the international health-casual restaurant business, has announced its official plans to expand to Australia.

Gelatissimo unveils the 'Rock your World' gelato donut

This September, the gelato brand launched a new flavour for its Gelato Donut in celebration of the offering's first anniversary.

Learn Why Millennials Feel Ignored By Hospitality Employers

You would think hospitality employers would be lining up to listen to their millennial staff in order to gain insights from the same cohort they are trying to attract to their hotels and restaurants, but a large majority of them do not even bother trying.

Little Caesars announce new stores to open across Sydney

The pizza chain is set for expansion with three new stores opening in Sydney this year.

Domino's teams up with Flirtey for CAA-Approved drone deliveries

Domino's joined forces with one of the global leaders in drone deliveries, Flirtey to launch the first commercial drone delivery service in the world.

Michel's Patisserie gives away cakes at hospital

The bakery chain surprised teachers and volunteers at Lady Cilento Children's Hospital School when it gave away an array of cakes for their hard work and dedication to the local community.

Gelatissimo unveils new edible 'Movie Night'

Gelatissimo is set to release Australia’s first edible ‘Movie Night’; a gelato flavour available for a limited time only, this September.

Zambrero celebrates the donation of ten million meals

The quick service Mexican restaurant announced that they have reached the milestone of having donated ten million meals to the needy through their Plate 4 Plate initiative.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses celebrates 115 years

Established in 1901, the bakery chain today commemorated 115 years of operation aiming to help Victorians to celebrate their most important life moments. The bakery now has 62 stores around the state.

Hungry Jack's switches to cage-free eggs

The burger chain announced that it will now freshly use 100 per cent Australian cage-free eggs 16 months ahead of schedule across its national network of more than 400 restaurants.

Millennials Reveal Top 10 Tech Improvements For Hospitality Employers

Millennials working in hospitality in Australia and seven other countries have spoken: More than a third think their employers could make better use of technology, starting with installing new or updated hardware or software.

Baskin-Robbins names Ben Flintoff as General Manager

Palm Oasis Ventures for Baskin-Robbins Australia announced the appointment of Ben Flintoff to the role of General Manager.

Hungry Jack's announces partnership with Australian Survivor

The burger chain announced its partnership with Australian Survivor, which premieres on Sunday 21st August, at 7.30pm on TEN and WIN Network.

Domino's reports record growth for FY16

The company exceeded its Group guidance, reporting Network Sales of $1,964.1 million, up 32.7% on the prior corresponding period (PCP) and record underlying Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $92.0m, up 43.6% PCP.