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Shingle Inn names new operations manager

Shingle Inn names new operations manager

The café chain appointed Michael Walker as its new Operations Manager ahead of its 80th Anniversary this year.

The Coffee Emporium unveils new cold beverages for Valentines day

The Coffee Emporium launched a new campaign featuring two new cold beverages, the Strawberry White Chocolate Frappe, and the Strawberry Soda.

KFC launches first major brand campaign with Ogilvy, brings back Plucka Duck

KFC came out with its first-ever major brand campaign in Australia aimed at bringing its values to life and connecting customers to the ethos of its founder, Colonel Sanders.

McDonald's UK to roll out table service

According to a story by the Telegraph, McDonald's will fast track the rollout of its table service across its UK stores and expand its trial of premium burgers to revamp its image amid intensifying competition in the fast food market.

Macca's global comp sales rise for 2015

The fast food giant announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015, showing strong performance from the U.K., Canada and Australia.

Domino's releases statement regarding GPS Driver Tracker controversy

When asked to comment on the issues with Precision Tracking over GPS technology, the pizza chain said that it partnered with Navman Wireless for the rollout of its national GPS solution, which is "in no way based on or uses the Precision Tracking solution or technology".

Gelatissimo releases limited edition Flavours of Summer winners

Following the Gelatissimo partnership with Havaianas this January, the #FlavoursofSummer winner has been announced, voted for by fans online.

Gelatissimo brews up Beer Flavoured Gelato for Australia Day

The dessert chain introduced the limited edition flavour combination, Beer Flavoured Gelato, available from the 25th and 26th January at selected Gelatissimo stores.

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.