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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's global tech outage; Starbucks ditches NFT project; Chick-fil-a debuts grab-and-go concept
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's global tech outage; Starbucks ditches NFT project; Chick-fil-a debuts grab-and-go concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Hungry Jack’s announces collaboration with KitKat for new barista-made iced drinks
This also marks the return of the Storm Made with KitKat soft serve ice cream.
Zarraffa’s Coffee kicks-off expansion with new opening in Gold Coast
It is the brand’s 76th coffee shop.
Subway’s ‘Parmi’ range returns
It will have three variations.
Domino’s launch new Cheese Volcano pizza in Australia
The launch also coincides with the release of a new cheesy snack.
Social Media Wrap: Gloria Jean's new iced drink; Muffin Break's Easter menu; Burgertory's Ramadan special menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks Middle East franchisee layoffs workers; Eggs Inc vie for US success; Applebee's, IHOP co-branded restaurant launch
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Subway ANZ launches "Eat Fresh, Feel Good" platform
The new brand platform aims to enhance customer experience and emotional connection.
Pickup boosts Australian foodservice spend in Q4
50% of consumer pickup traffic was recorded from the dinner daypart.
Gourmet burger brands partners with Philippine airline to hand out free burgers
The giveaway is to celebrate the airline’s 28th birthday.
Here are the top five QSR brands that opened the most restaurants in 2023
There were 226 restaurant openings in 2023.
Bondi Pizza Group's voluntary administrators issue statement
Read here for the full press statement.
The Cheesecake Shop announces partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia
The partnership will involve the bakery brand’s franchisees, employees and customers.
Red Rooster unveils AI-powered wearable tech to ‘detect’ chicken cravings
Once detected, the app is said to be able to order on a customer’s behalf.
GYG to focus on drive-thru format expansion in Australia
The brand wants to open 30 to 40 restaurants per year.
Social Media Wrap: Macca's make stronger straws; Marrybrown opens in Brimbank; Mad Mex's Mardi Gras recovery burrito
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Wendy's clarifies 'surge pricing' plans; Panera Bread's menu overhaul; Outback Steakhouse parent closes 41 restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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