FULL LIST: Winners of the QSR Media Awards 2025
The top innovators of the industry were recognised at the QSR Media Conference & Awards 2025 Powered by Red Bull.
The QSR Media Conference & Awards 2025 powered by Red Bull celebrated the quick service and fast casual industry’s most outstanding achievers today, honouring brands that continue to redefine innovation, digital excellence, and social responsibility across Australia’s food landscape.
Held on 13 October 2025, the event brought together senior executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to recognise trailblazing initiatives that have shaped the future of the QSR sector.
This year’s winners demonstrated bold creativity and operational excellence across a rapidly evolving industry:
- Hall of Fame - Steven Marks, co-CEO and founder of Guzman y Gomez
- Editor's Choice Award - Pappa Flock
- Editor's Choice Award - Bubba Pizza
- Best Digital Initiative - Oliver's Real Food
- Best Brand Transformation - Soul Origin
- Best Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative - Zambrero
- Best Marketing Campaign (Small to Medium Restaurant Chain) - Wingstop
- Best Marketing Campaign (Large Restaurant Chain) - Gong cha
- Best New Concept - Johnny Gio's Pizza
- Rising Star - Sandesh Thapa, El Jannah
- Best Innovation - Food & Beverage - Grill'd
- Best Menu Innovation - Limited Time Offer - Baskin-Robbins Australia
- Best Brand Collaboration - Grill'd
- Best Customer Experience - El Jannah
- Best Restaurant Renovation - Gong cha
- Best Delivery Initiative - Town & Country Pizza & Pasta
- Best Employee Recognition Program - Guzman y Gomez
- Best Sustainable Restaurant - Bakers Delight
- Diversity and Inclusion Champion - Chargrill Charlie's (Craveable Brands)
- Squad of the Year - Oporto
- Special Recognition Award - Foodco Group
- 2025 Multi-Site Restaurant of the Year - El Jannah
The event underscored the strength and resilience of Australia’s quick service restaurant sector, which continues to thrive amid evolving consumer expectations and technological disruption.
