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Dr. Sam Prince, founder, Zambrero, named A.C.T. Young Australian of the Year 2012

The 27-year-old Zambrero founder bested eight other finalists for the title.

New dessert offering available to QSR's

Essential Brands Group has launched a new dessert for the QSR market which is a "bolt on" and enjoys an 80% profit margin. QSR Media sat down with Mike Koolen their CEO to find out more.

Eagle Boys serves up Australia’s first profiterole pizza

Profiterizza already accounts for half of all of Eagle Boys' dessert sales despite being launched only four weeks ago.

Healthy Habits appoints Merrill Pereyra as managing director

Merrill Pereyra has been appointed the new MD of Healthy Habits following the departure of Katherine Sampson. Merrill previously worked at McDonald's and wrote the book (www.expandyourbrand.com.au).

Burrito Bar to open branch in Broadbeach

The new restaurant will be open on 12 December 2011.

Australian Food and Grocery Council refutes Greens' claims of failed advertising codes

In fact, AFGC affirmed the success of the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative.

Essential Brands Group launches Fruizee

Fruizee is a fruit flavoured soft serve that is not dairy based and contains no gluten.

Subway to display KJ content on menu boards

You’ll start seeing kilojoule counts from 21 November 2011.

Cold Rock to offer cookie dough mix-ins

Charlie’s Cookies will supply Cold Rock stores with around 50,000kg of cookie dough each year.

Want some salad with your McDonald’s Extra Value Meal?

The long wait is over as McDonald’s offers the choice of salad or fries for the same price with your Extra Value Meal at Macca’s.

What you need to know about Australians’ eating habits

A survey revealed that 50% of Australians eat a meal on the go at least once a week.

Eagle Boys employees log 6,645 learning hours online

14 students have formally completed a Diploma qualification from Eagle Boys Pizza’s online training college.

Cold Rock Ice Creamery launches Cold Rock Express

The company plans to open up to 120 Cold Rock Express stores in the next three years.

Salsas Fresh Mex Grill appoints Brett Carman as general manager

Salsas Fresh Mex Grill has appointed Brett Carman as General Manager as it gears up for rapid expansion over the coming 24 months. Salsas plans to reach 50 stores within 2 years.

Grill’d Doncaster supports local community groups

Customers get a token for every purchase of burger which they can use to put towards one of the three nominated men’s health groups.

Domino’s achieves 10.3% same store sales growth

This has been achieved with Same Store Sales growth of 11.1% in Australia and New Zealand and 8.3% in Europe.