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Souvlakihut stores transferred under Astera Consortium

Souvlakihut stores transferred under Astera Consortium

The sale of the Souvlakihut franchise system with some stores officially transferred under the sale agreement to the new owner, the Astera Consortium.

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.