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Starbucks global comp sales grows 8% in Q1

Starbucks global comp sales grows 8% in Q1

The coffee chain reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 27, 2015.

Eagle Boys to hold Big Aussie Weekend

On 23 and 24 January, the pizza chain will be holding its Big Aussie Weekend, cutting the price of the Cheap Eats pizza range almost in half. Eagle Boys National Sales and Marketing Manager Clare O’Brien said, “It has been some time since we have seen a sale of this magnitude. You have to go a long way back in time to find pizzas for under $4. While time travelling is not possible, we didn’t want to let that stop us with our prices. We are Australian and we want to celebrate alongside every celebration alongside all Australians by offering this bargain pizza deal.” “We want to keep delivering great pizzas and thought this sale would be a great way to make sure Aussies could have all the pizza they want at a deliciously affordable price." “With Australia Day just around the corner, we want to make sure everyone can access our great food. Even though pizzas are a popular item, we don’t want to rely on this popularity, so we are always aiming to find ways to keep surprising and rewarding our customers,” O’Brien said. As part of the Big Aussie Weekend, 1,000 Lifesaver ice blocks will be given away at Kings Beach, Caloundra in Qld from 10.30am onwards on Saturday 23 January. The giveaway forms part of an Eagle Boys summer promotion where customers receive a box of eight Lifesaver ice blocks when they order online.  

Euromonitor holds webinar discussing the 'anti-sugar consumer'

Euromonitor International concluded a webinar to query whether the “anti-sugar consumer” is fact or fiction on Jan 21, 2016.

In-N-Out Burger pops up in Sydney

According to a story by 9News, the burger chain popped up for one day at the Dead Ringer restaurant and bar, Surry Hills, offering its signature “animal style” burgers and fries.

RFG holds 'Purple Day' fundraising event to save EAA

Retail Food Group stepped up to support Epilepsy Action Australia, after the charity lost its major funding sponsor, Dick Smith, when the electronics retailer went into voluntary administration last week.

Piccolo Me cofounder creates 'World's Largest Nutella Fried Ice Cream'

Roy El Hachem, cofounder of Piccolo Me, unveiled the Fried Maltella, the 'world's largest nutella friend ice cream'.

Gelato Messina to unveil Deuce Bar at Australian Open Festival

The dessert chain announced that the Messina Deuce Bar will be court-side in Birrarung Marr on the Yarra River, serving up tennis inspired creations.

The Coffee Emporium gives away prizes to fans during Sydney Derby

The Coffee Emporium invited the soccer fans to 'Look for the Crown’. Following the lead from the stadium announcer, fans were prompted to check under their seats for crowns. Three crowns, containing prizes, were placed under seats located in different sections of Pirtek stadium in Parramatta. 

Eagle Boys delivery driver makes record 10,000 deliveries

Steve Coulson, who works from the Warner store in Brisbane's north, cracked the 10,000 pizza milestone, as Eagle Boys pushes its new campaign to recruit a record number of drivers across its national network in 2016.

Franke Coffee Systems Oceania opens 'State of the Art Showroom/Office' in Sydney

Franke CS announced the opening of its new Showroom & Office aligned with the launch of its latest 'state of the art' Next Generation coffee systems.

Baskin-Robbins unveils new Red Velvet range

The dessert chain launched a new limited edition range of products that Includes the Deluxe Vertical Sundae, Cake Shake, and flavour customisation.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees Foundation donates $5,000 to fire victims

The foundation made a $5,000 donation to the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund (LMDRF) in Western Australia to support the victims of the Waroona and district fires.

Healthy summer drinks hide more kilojoules than a Big Mac, health experts warn

According to research by LiveLighter which analyzed the kilojoules, sugar, and fat of store-bought beverages, half of 40 drinks surveyed (including three ‘healthy’ drinks) had more kilojoules than a regular 2060 kilojoule McDonald’s Big Mac.

McDonald's unveils new concept store in Hong Kong

McDonald’s Admiralty Centre in Hong Kong re-opened as the fast food giant's first Next Concept Restaurant in the world.

Bakers hold rally at State Library to 'keep Easter special'

Over a hundred bakers and customers gathered on the steps of the State Library on December 21 to take a stand against the major supermarkets selling Hot Cross Buns too soon after Christmas.

Waterman's Lobster Co opens pop-up in Bondi Beach

The brand launched a three-month pop up on Boxing Day at Bondi Beach in the Hall Street’s food hub at the former Mr Moustache site.

Hungry Jack's opens its 400th store

The burger chain launched its 400th restaurant in Forrestdale, Western Australia.