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Hungry Jack's launches their College of Executive Development

Hungry Jack's launches their College of Executive Development

Hungry Jack's has recently launched its College of Executive Development (CED).  This is one of the initiatives that is promoted through JEDI, their internal platform for engagement, training and communications. QSR Media has a closer look at JEDI and particularly the College of Executive Development in this Q&A with their CEO, Aaron McKie. 

Ex Souvlakihut franchisees to talk to "A Current Affair"

QSR Media has been told of plans of ex Souvlakihut franchisees to talk to Channel 9's "A Current Affair". QSR Media understands this will be telling the personal story of what happened when Souvlakihut went into administration in 2010 under Bill and John Fotiadis, and how it affected people. Broken marriages, losing family homes, and in one instance a heart attack and death of a young franchise owner are just some of the terrible consequences. Ex franchisees also allege they were "mislead and lied to about the food costs and other fixed costs".  

Mad Mex to open three stores in March

The goal is to double the number of Mad Mex locations this year to 30.

Lord of the Fries opens sixth store

At least three more stores are set to open in 2012, including one in Sydney.

Australians support nutritional info displays at QSRs: survey

Survey shows 86 percent of Australians are in favour of fast food restaurants including calorie counts on menus.

“We don't believe in loyalty programs”: Grill'd

This is what The Sydney Morning Herald found in an interview with Grill’d founder Simon Crowe.

Jamaica Blue ends The Circle sponsorship

Foodco said it does not endorse nor condone the offensive remarks broadcast on The Circle last week.

Michel’s Patisserie bags Coffee Shop of the Year Award

The win was part of the inaugural Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Cold Rock customer gets gold bar

The winner of the Unlock the Gold Rock competition was awarded a 24 carat gold bullion bar worth more than $10,000.

Buyer of 1 millionth burrito wins $1000

Leap Day proved to be a lucky one for a Mad Mex customer.

Muffin Break expands into India

It also opened its 45th store in the UK as part of Foodco’s continued international expansion.

Head chefs at Crust, Wendy’s and The Coffee Club tackle the latest in food development

Going healthy is certainly among the trends; executive chefs tell QSR Media more.

Retail Food Group acquires Pizza Capers

Pizza Capers co-founders Anthony Russo and Scott Geiszler will remain with the business even after the settlement.

Pizza Hut introduces Signature Range

The Signature Range, available permanently across Australia from February 28, features 13 flavours.

Red Rooster to audit employee pay packets

Red Rooster Foods and its franchisees have agreed to self-audit employment records to ensure staff are paid correctly.

Chicken Treat debuts as a BRW Fast Franchise company

Chicken Treat is at number 21 in terms of growth by outlets.

Oporto lands BRW Fast Franchises list for 9th consecutive year

Oporto Franchising is one of only three brands to make it every year since the list’s inception.