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Gloria Jean’s appoints new officer to development team
As an answer to the recent closure of Borders stores, Damon Smith will implement relocation strategies for the affected partners.
Gloria Jean’s appoints new officer to development team
As an answer to the recent closure of Borders stores, Damon Smith will implement relocation strategies for the affected partners.
Eagle Boys set to break records on Origin kick-off night
It’s not just about blues and maroons. Eagle Boys Pizza, Australia’s second largest pizza maker, is set to face one of the biggest pizza nights of the year.
Baskin-Robbins celebrates 78th store opening
As part of its expansion to Western Australia, a grand opening party was held last 14 May.
Mad Mex Big Burrito challenge has Aussies doubling up appetite
In commemoration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday on 5 May, Mad Mex’ month-long burrito challenge engaged men and women alike to eat their way through more than 2,000* of the 1KG burritos.
Crust adds 16 new items to menu
The new menu items feature a range of pizzas topped with gourmet ingredients such as five-spice pork belly, 4+Marble Score Wagyu Beef, and smoked salmon drizzled in hollandaise sauce. The new offerings include two Upper Crust pizzas, and a range of meat and vegetarian starters, calzones, standard pizzas and salads.
Wendy’s launches online ice cream cake ordering system
The website dedicated to the franchise’s ice cream cakes acts as an online ordering system to cater for the needs of 245 Wendy’s stores across the country.
Gloria Jean's Coffees launches biggest ever marketing campaign to sponsor Ch 7's The Amazing Race Australia
The global coffee house business teams up with Seven Network to sponsor The Amazing Race Australia.
Aussies prefer gourmet pizza: survey
Pizza Capers has the most satisfied pizza customers in the country, according to an independent consumer survey released this week.
Mrs. Fields ranked top food operation
Mrs. Fields Australia has been named in the Top 10 franchises in Australia for the third year in the latest Topfranchise survey.
Domino's new stores to have turnover of over $1mn from day one
The newest stores to open in Melbourne, Domino's Clayton and Domino's Caroline Springs, predicts a turnover of over one million dollars in their first year, said Domino's.
Luke Baylis responds to SMH online story re "Big Bust Up at Sydney's Sumo Salad'
The following statement was released by Luke Baylis, Sumo Salad after a story appeared on SMH online about damaged furniture at a a CBD store. SMH online reported that Mr Isaac Chalik a franchisee had hired the workers to destroy the furniture, as a result of a dispute with Sumo Salad.
Nando's extends its Snack Range
The Pequeno mini burger which was launched for trial last year, and the new Pequeno mini pita will constitute Nando's "Snack Range".
Pizza sales spike due to Royal Wedding
Friday 29th April was a bumper night for the industry. Domino's increased their Friday night sales by over 20%, Eagle Boys had 28% increase with the largest growth from deliveries, Pizza Hut had their highest ever online sales for a single day and Crust had a 12% spike in online sales on Friday night due to the Windsor nuptials.
Mrs. Fields Australia bags International Master Franchisee of the Year
Andrew and Debbie Benefield, operator of Mrs. Fields Australia, have been awarded at the Mrs. Fields Brands Convention in Las Vegas.
Founder of Wok Me launches new QSR, The Burrito Bar
The menu has been developed to ensure it encompasses Mexican street food – the flavours, the fresh product and the bright vivid colours. The spicy pork nachos, the double decker taco and the Mariachi Burrito are some of the dishes. There is a kids menu and a decadent dessert menu including Chocolate nachos.
Pie Face appoints brokers for planned IPO
Macquarie Group and CBA Equities will assist Pie Face in its planned listing on the ASX.
Domino's named Forbes top franchise
The 100 most recognised franchise operators were researched to determine which brand-name franchise offered the best value for money.
