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Aktiv group releases Bucking Bull concept store in NSW
The latest addition to the 10 year old franchise is the first of its kind for Bucking Bull.
Aktiv group releases Bucking Bull concept store in NSW
The latest addition to the 10 year old franchise is the first of its kind for Bucking Bull.
D-day for Souvlakihut Franchisees
Up to 15 franchisees will find out tomorrow if they are allowed to continue or if they are to shut down, QSR Media understands.
Souvlakihut national sales and marketing manager quits
The under administration chain has lost its National Sales & Marketing Manager Rebecca Grech, who had been with the company less than six months. Souvlakihut is under currently under administration and there is no word yet on a possible replacement. QSR Media understands Gretch will be taking up a position in the retail industry.
Souvlaki Hut latest: At least 5 franchised stores on the closure hit list
EXCLUSIVE: White Knight investor Daryl McCormack meeting with franchisees as money losing stores to be shut down by Christmas.
Guzman Y Gomez to give away burritos at their new Fortitude Valley Store
Guzman Y Gomez opens their 8th store in Fortitude Valley, in Queensland this Thursday. To celebrate they are giving away free burritos between 11am - 8pm.
Sumo Salad's new middle eastern food venture opens in Newtown
Sumo Salad has partnered with Bondi famous Sababba to extend the brand and retail concept to Newtown and beyond.
1300 EAGLE BOYS recall rate climbs 700%
Eagle Boys Pizza's phone number recorded a 7.2% unaided recall rate. In comparison, Eagle Boys' previous 13 14 33 phone number's unaided recall rate was 0.9% in March 2010, according to the latest Roy Morgan research.
Domino’s CEO to ring The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange
To celebrate Domino's Pizza International's 50th Birthday celebration, Don Meij will ring The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) today Thursday, 9 December.
Aktiv Brands unveils 1st 'se7en' food court model
The new food court model was recently unveiled at the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Queensland. It is the first of its kind for se7en and celebrates the brands successful entry into the competitive food court environment.
Aussie cricketers support KFC Pink Bucket
Aussie cricketers Nathan Bracken, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were on hand to support the cause and officially launch the initiative, along with McGrath Foundation Managing Director Kylea Tink, and KFC Chief Marketing Officer Nikki Lawson.
Franchisees kept in dark over Souvlakihut troubles
QSR Media was tipped off by a disgruntled franchisee a couple of weeks ago about a potential sale of the Souvlakihut brand, and a lack of information being provided to franchisee's. We followed up and were told by their PR agency that there was no sale pending. It now turns out that the company has gone into voluntary Administration, and a private equity buyer has been identified, and is awaiting a final settlement.
Hungry Jack's appoints Clemenger BBDO as new creative agency
After a thorough 3 month tender process, Clemenger BBDO is appointed as Hungry Jack's new creative agency, effective January 2011.
Eagle Boys’ gourmet pizza range a hit among Aussies
The pizza chain’s latest line of premium pizzas now account for 5% of all sales after just two weeks of being on the market.
KFC Pink Bucket supports the McGrath Foundation
KFC will travel 4000 kilometres as they launch the "KFC Pass the Pink Bucket" tour.
QSR Media expands to Asia
QSR Media is expanding to Asia with an office in HK and Singapore to report on the regions growing food service industry.
Aktiv franchise group acquires The Kebab Co.
According to Aktiv group, 10 franchised stores of Western Australian brand The Kebab Co. is now part of Aktiv franchising group. All 10 franchised stores are located in major shopping centres in WA.
Online ordering trending with Perth pizza lovers
Compared to a national online ordering sales average of 15 per cent, perth pizza lovers are more likely to order a pizza online compared to other Australians with almost a quarter of Eagle Boys store sales in the city now coming from online orders.
