News
Nominations open for the QSR Media Awards 2025
The deadline for submission is 11 August.
Top QSR leaders headline industry panel at the QSR Media Conference & Awards 2025
The event also features various thought leaders and speakers.
Chipotle spices things up with new Adobo ranch dip
Chipotle Rewards members can try it for free on 17 June.
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks awards first Global Barista Champion; Guzman y Gomez teases more openings; KFC launches 'happy hours'
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: In-and-Out launches surprise pop-up in Australia; Papa Johns rumoured to go private; KFC partners with Mountain Dew
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Il Locale Pizza gears up for national rollout
Franchising is expected to begin in the coming months.
Grill’d launches high-fibre, low-GI buns
The new buns contain less sugar and have at least four times the fibre content.
TokyoTaco to open beachfront restaurant on Sunshine Coast
To celebrate, the chain will be giving away 500 free tacos from 28 to 29 June.
Nando’s opens first drive-thru in Australia at Roxburgh Park
It plans to open 70 new restaurants across Australia by 2030.
Macca’s locks in Chicken McWings to its permanent menu
Two dipping sauces will also be available permanently.
Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken joins QSR Media conference in Sydney
The event is scheduled to return on 13 October
Social Media Wrap: Krispy Kreme adds Biscoff Creme permanently; Chatime partners with Smiggle in giveaway; Hungry Jack's restarts partnership with Make-A-Wish
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks launch first global barista competition; McDonald's brings back Snack Wrap; Burger King France partners with Michelin starred chef Paul Pairet
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wingstop partners with QSIC for in-store music for first restaurant in Australia
The brand wants to reflect a bold and energetic energy in its restaurants.
Subway owner Roark Capital buys Dave’s Hot Chicken
The brand is planning to expand in China and Southeast Asia in the next three years.
Oporto to give 10,000 free Portuguese flame-grilled chickens
The Bondi Burger will also be available for $5 all day long.
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