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New Food Labelling Legislation Enacted

New Food Labelling Legislation Enacted

This week is the official start date for the NSW based food labelling legislation which affects chains over 20 in number who will now have to display kilojoule readings on menu boards.

Origin Kebabs rolls into China

Qld based Origin Kebabs and Haitong Food Group have established a production and retail joint venture company, Origin Shanghai Restaurant Management.

Breaking News: ex Souvlakihut franchisees breakaway to form rival chain called Grill Me

QSR Media has learned that many of the old Souvlakihut franchisees are forming a new chain, with the backing of Franchise Food Company (operators of Mr Whippy, Pretzel World, Nutshack and Cold Rock Icecreamery) and turning their stores into “Grill Me”.

Eat for a cause at wok me

This Wednesday, wok me will donate 100% of the whole days' turn over to the flood relief, according to a statement released by wok me.

Domino's $115k national doughraiser to help flood victims across Australia

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd plans a national Doughraiser to help communities affected by recent flood.

KFC sets Chicken Dance record at Twenty20

26,000 people flapped their arms and shook their tail feathers to set a new world record at Twenty20.

Mad Mex Nutritional Calculator attracts thousands of customers to its website

Mad Mex website and mobile site have attracted more than 10,000 unique visitors, with the nutritional calculator being utilised over 3,000 times.

KFC to give world record a clucking good attempt

KFC has asked cricket fans to channel their inner chook as they lead a world record attempt of the biggest ever ‘Chicken Dance’ at the cricket match this Friday night.

Costa Astrinakis emerges as the major equity holder in Souvlakihut

Costa Astrinakis is the new force at the troubled Souvlakihut chain.

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.