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QSR Media Awards 2025 opens for nominations
QSR Media Awards 2025 opens for nominations
The awards programme recognises outstanding innovations in various categories.
QSR Media’s fast-food conference set to return on October
International and local QSR brand leaders will gather for one day.
Deliverect expands kiosk solution to Australia
This comes after the company acquired Tabesto in 2024.
Deliverect launches AI tool to combat refund fraud in restaurants
30% of refund claims are found to be fraudulent.
Social Media Wrap: Cinnabon announces more openings; Soonta holds meet and greet with MasterChef Sav Perera; Macca's launches cheeseburger shirt giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Krispy Kreme to give away 100,000 free doughnuts on 6 June
The giveaway is in celebration of National Doughnut Day.
Subway brings back the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
The limited-time item is available until 3 August or whilst stocks last.
Squishmallows land in Macca’s Happy Meals for the first time
Each Squishmallows comes with a QR code that unlocks an exclusive digital game.
Burger Urge offers 2-for-1 deal nationwide for National Burger Week
The promotion is only available in-store and is limited to its Bite Club loyalty program members.
Social Media Wrap: Chargrill Charlie's partners with Native Botanical Brewery founder; The Yiros announces Stafford birthday promo; GYG launches $12 Chicken Mini Meal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Beefy’s pits QLD and NSW in new menu launch
The two states will go head-to-head in a pie-off.
Phil Reed resigns as President of Flynn ANZ
Reed spearheaded the acquisition of Pizza Hut by Flynn Group.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's closes spin-off brand; Starbucks launch self-service kiosk; TGI Fridays overhauls menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Energy bills threaten profitability of Australia’s QSR sector
QSRs face tighter cash flow with another energy price hike looming in July.
Donut King ties up with Ovolo Hotels to launch ‘Hot Cinni Hotel’
Sydney hosts a three-night Ovolo Hotel takeover featuring "Press for Hot Cinni Donuts" and "Cinnitini Hour."
The Coffee Club adds Pistachio-Chocolate drinks to Winter menu
The new drinks are inspired by the brand’s existing Dubai Chocolate range.
Chatime opens in Riverton
The new store will offer free cups of Fruity Joy on 24 May.
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