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Craig Mason new MD Nando's Australia

Craig Mason new MD Nando's Australia

Craig Mason has been appointed the new MD of Nando's Australia. Previously Craig had been working at Yum! Restaurants. Craig's appointments follows the retirement of Norman Picker.

Mad Mex wins as Runner-Up Emerging Franchisor of the Year

Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill  took home the gong for Runner-Up Emerging Franchisor of the Year at the Franchising Council of Australia’s 2011 Excellence in Franchising Awards.

Crusts Horizon's expand to New Zealand

Crust marked their 10th anniversary and 100 store milestone at a celebratory party at Robina Queensland last week.

Get your banana fix here: Baskin-Robbins launched new ice cream flavor

After receiving so many requests, Baskin-Robbins developed the new Banana flavour exclusively for the Australian market.

Mad Mex opens branch at Westfield Sydney Central Plaza

The new restaurant will open on Thursday, 13 October 2011.

Wendy’s to sell bandannas throughout October to support CanTeen

Wendy’s will be CanTeen’s major national partner for the next 3 years.

Domino’s to use electric scooters to reduce carbon footprint

Its New Farm store in Brisbane was one of the first stores to use electric scooters.

FFC urges overseas franchisors to recruit carefully

“Recruitment of suitable franchisees is the biggest issue currently facing franchisors in Australia,” said Franchised Food Company’s managing director, Mr Stan Gordon.

Pizza Hut opens new store in Westen Australia

This is the pizza chain’s first new store in five years.

KFC partners with Foodbank on ‘Bridge the hunger divide’ campaign

The campaign aims to raise awareness around the growing problem of hunger in Australia.

Hurrah!: Pizza Hut to give away 20,000 pieces of garlic bread this long weekend

They will be given to 10,000 lucky Facebook fans and their best mates.

Eagle Boys Express stores to undergo ‘facelift’

Starting this month, the Eagle Boys Pizza’s Express store network will undergo a “reinvigorating” store fitout and menu makeover.

Hungry Jack’s to offer broccoli on its menu

It would be served as part of a vegetable medley called ‘Salad Stix’, comprising of carrot, celery and capsicum sticks.

Footy fever drives Eagle Boys’ sales

Hungry pizza lovers are expected to order up a storm as footy fever sweeps the nation for the Wallabies’ last pool game in the Rugby World Cup.

Cold Rock to open 10 stores in regional Victoria

The chain is looking for new franchise owners in areas including Warrnambool, Echuca, Yarrawonga, Wangaratta, Lakes Entrance, Torquay and Swan Hill.

Go Sushi offers "manage to own" program

Go Sushi has launched its Manage to Own Program, giving entrepreneurs the chance to start running their own business.

Boost signs $1.6m deal for India expansion in early 2012

Five juice bars will be opening in 2012, and will see Boost trade as Joost Juice Bars in India.