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Sushi Sushi bets on Saudi drive-thru as chain expands overseas
Sushi Sushi bets on Saudi drive-thru as chain expands overseas
It is targeting 40 outlets over the next decade.
Bakers Delight tests smaller stores to cut costs, expand reach
High electricity prices remain a key barrier to growth.
OOSHMAN eyes Queensland expansion as consumer confidence falls
The goal is to reach 26 restaurants by end-2026 and 50 outlets by 2029.
El Jannah targets 100-store expansion with drive-thru push
Demand for fresh ingredients and convenience is fueling growth.
Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.
QSRs slash prices as value wars loom
They also face competition from casual-dining brands.
Yo-Chi eyes bigger Southeast Asia push after Singapore debut
It aims to be a ‘third place’ like Starbucks, where people gather outside home and work.
TokyoTaco uses food truck to ramp up Australian presence
Getting customers to try the products was the biggest hurdle.
‘Fakeaways’ gain ground as Aussie fast-food brands enter retail aisles
QSRs are reshaping competition in frozen meals, sauces, and burger patties.
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Auntie Anne’s targets Australia’s transport hubs
The global pretzel brand is eyeing a five-store expansion in 12 months.
Ribs & Burgers redesigns to elevate brand in crowded market
The revamped venue features bold art to boost dine-in appeal.
Il Locale Pizza eyes $2m funding to train chefs, fuel franchise growth
The chain wants to serve high-quality, hand-crafted pizzas fast.
Banjo’s Bakery Cafe bets on global doughnut rush
The company will open its 52nd bakery in Warragul, Victoria, in June.
Nautical Bowls 2.0 offers bigger dining areas
It seeks customer connections through new store designs and alfresco setups.
The Coffee Club CEO takes a bow
He led Minor DKL Food Group for nearly two and a half years.
RASHAYS taps new CFO for international expansion ambitions
New CFO eyes stronger unit-level profits after operational challenges last year.
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