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‘Pay-as-you-feel’ restaurant chain Lentil As Anything to close three remaining Melbourne stores
‘Pay-as-you-feel’ restaurant chain Lentil As Anything to close three remaining Melbourne stores
The chain, which has asked customers to pay in accordance to what they feel a meal was worth, has been operating for 21 years.
More 7-Eleven stores in VIC this 2022, chain says
The company is specifically eyeing sites across the state that have high customer traffic.
Gelatissimo opens first U.S. store
New stores are also set to open in Australia this year.
Pizza Hut Australia owners on the hunt for targets with ‘wrinkles’: report
Founding partner Chester Moynihan thinks there is fertile ground for private equity over the next few months, according to the Financial Review.
New Zealand’s Restaurant Brands sees sales exceed $1bn
Its California business played a significant role in the company’s performance.
Guzman y Gomez to open 20th VIC restaurant
This follows a recent hiring spree where they offered over 4,000 jobs.
ST Group opens first multi-brand outlet
The “combined” concept features the operator’s PappaRich, NeNe Chicken, Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart and Kurimu brands.
Subway sees climb in cookie sales
The sandwich chain sold almost 357,900 additional cookies in 2021 compared to 2020.
Ingredient swaps, shorter hours: how chains are coping with Omicron-induced disruptions
Recent Google data showed user mobility in VIC, NSW and ACT declining the most in the last six weeks to 10 January.
Gelatissimo seeking development and franchising head to lead domestic growth plans
It is eyeing an additional 10 new store openings in Australia.
Daniel’s Donuts opens store in Rosebud
The chain initially had a pop up in the town early last year.
McDonald’s steps back in time with reopening of first Australian restaurant
The Yagoona store will adopt 1970s prices and reduce the hamburger to its original 20 cents for a limited time on 17 December.
7-Eleven continues West expansion with new stores
The company’s investment in WA is expected to hit 50 million by 2022.
Subway opens four restaurants in NSW, QLD
More openings and more refreshed next-generation restaurants are planned before the end of 2021.
Consulting firm of Burgerlove co-founder inviting brands to join new cooperative
C51 Consulting aims to help restaurants increase their earning potential via delivery or take-out only virtual brands.
Huxtaburger to launch “Bar and Dine” concept as brand explores new formats
The Geelong site will open its doors to the public on December 29.
KFC opens third Australian drive-thru-only restaurant
Those arriving at the Epping site will also have the option of ordering via a small walk-in area.
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