News
Retail Food Group reports $7.3m net profit in H1
Underlying revenue went up 24.7%
Firehouse Subs to launch in Australia
It plans to open 15 restaurants.
Grill’d teams up with F1 driver Oscar Piastri for new burger menu
The limited edition range is available until 31 March or whilst stocks last.
Krispy Kreme, Pistachio Papi to bring limited-edition doughnut
It will be available until 4 March.
Retail Food Group to close Michel’s Patisserie
Read the full statement here.
Hospitality spending weakest in January
This was reversed from a gain in December 2024.
Starbucks, Retail Food Group CEO joins The Future QSR webinar
The event is on 12 March 2025.
Zarraffa’s Coffee targets over 200 cafes before Brisbane Olympics in 2032
It recently opened the first site in a series of openings set for 2025.
Social Media Wrap: Taco Bell introduces $5 value menu; Marrybrown opens eight Australia restaurant; Yo-Chi taps pastry chef to launch premium menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Subway launches the Signature Menu
The menu includes 17 pre-designed sandwiches.
Schnitz gives free chocolates on Valentine’s Day
The brand will give heart-shaped chocolates handcrafted by Chocolatier.
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
The brand will add a special Açaí bar to Alpine’s motorhome at the European Grand Prix.
QSR Media hosts The Future of QSR webinar
The webinar will discuss the changing dynamics in the QSR industry in Australia
Inside Yum! Brands' new integrated tech platform Byte by Yum!
At least 25,000 Yum! restaurants are utilising the platform.
Weekly Global Wrap: US chain adds egg surcharge; Burger King unveils game-day Whopper; Former KFC Turkey operator files for bankruptcy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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