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Find out more about RFG's state of the art training facility

Training can be a key differentiator. RFG have invested over $1M in a state of the art training facility for their growth strategy. In this Q&A with Faith Manning, National Sales and Leasing Coordination Manager we find out more.

SwiftPOS streamlines point of sale with profits in mind

The popular POS system snips off store inefficiencies for a better bottom line.

There’s a new ordering app in town

Called mimenu, it allows smaller size retailers to have an app for free.

Ali Baba launches Superfood K'bab

The world’s first was developed in partnership with dietitian Joanne Turner.

Zarraffa's Coffee opens in Tugun

The new store is the first to open as part of ‘bookending’ drive thru stores with high visibility, high traffic convenience sites, and petrol station locations.

QSR COO’s reveal top operational strategies

Learn how Operations executives plan to grow their business despite market uncertainties.

Why QSR’s are switching to Sumo digital displays

The brand’s custom digital displays can clearly communicate offers while keeping store info overload in check.

Pie Face enters New Zealand market

Pie Face plans to roll out at least 62 stores over the next 10 years across the North and South Island.

How popular are meat pies?

According to BIS Shrapnel, in the last 2 months, 40% of fast food/snack consumers consumed meat pies. Significant differences are noted between gender (men are significantly more likely to consume than females) and age. Those aged 60+ are more likely to consume meat pies than those aged between 18-49. Similarly, those who are retired are significantly more likely to consume meat pies than those who have full time employment.

Promotion of the Month – Subway taps three Australian Olympic athletes for Health Blitz

James Magnussen, Casey Eastham and Torah Bright headline Subway’s push as a healthy option restaurant.

Skewerz Kebabz opens store at Centro Mandurah

The Aktiv group had recently acquired The Kebab Co franchise with the Mandurah site the second to be converted to the Skewerz brand.

Zambrero to launch its first Melbourne Store

MIT House will open on 13 September 2012.

Mergers and Acquisitions in the industry

With the news that RFG had just taken over Crust we thought we would ask analysts and industry commentators their opinion on these recent industry developments. We start with leading strategy specialist Rod Young, MD, of DC Strategy.

Taco Bill Chadstone opens September 15

The grand opening in-store will be at 12.00 - 3.00pm on the eve of Mexican Independence Day.

Baskin-Robbins holds Chocolate Challenge

Eight chocolate flavours are put to the test in search of the ‘Chocolate Champion’.

Survey says 54% of QSRs don't up-sell

Independent mystery shopping company Mystery Customer Pty Ltd said it was surprising that this crucial selling technique was being forgotten.