Soul Origin holds Free Coffee Day; The Coffee Emporium opens at Westfield Geelong; Sandwich Chefs gives away tickets to Sam Smith concert

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Mrs. Fields asked its fans to guess where the brand’s newest store will open.

Paleo Cafe Townsville - City posted photos of its new menu on Facebook.

Soul Origin had free coffee day at its newest store at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Gold Coast.

The Pancake Parlour asked its Facebook followers if the brand should open a restaurant at Pacific Epping or Westfield Plenty Valley.

The Coffee Emporium brought back its Nutella donuts to its menu for a limited time. The brand also announced that its new store at Westfield Geelong is now open.

Muffin Break announced that its Muffin Lab contest has closed and the overall winner to be decided soon. The Dukkah, Beetroot and Feta muffin was the brand's Muffin Lab winner for July.

Guzman y Gomez held Free Burrito Day at Collins 567, Melbourne.

Rozzi's Italian Canteen announced its new Sunshine Plaza store.

PROMOS

Sandwich Chefs gave away the chance to win two Sam Smith tickets to his Melbourne show on its Facebook page.

The Pancake Parlour offered free desserts and complimentary vouchers to its fans on Facebook.

The Coffee Club gave away the chance to win a $10 TCC Cash.

Yogurtland gave away $10 Gift Card on its Facebook page.

The Cheesecake Shop offered customers who purchase its Tropical Sunday cheesecake online the chance to win a $10,000 Home Reno Pack. The details of the contest are on its website.

New Zealand Natural gave away double scoops to its Facebook fans.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses offered customers the chance to win a Pack of Six Father's Day Cupcakes.

Starbucks is selling raisin toast for just $1 with any beverage purchased before 11am. The promo is available daily for a limited time.

Rolld Vietnamese Street Food invited its fans to join its Passport to Vietnam competition before it closes on Sunday.

Boost Juice posted an offer for customers. Those who buy any Boost will get another one for $1. The brand also offered its Pro-Mango Smoothie for just $5 for one day.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill gave away tickets to the West Tigers game to its customers.

Michel's Patisserie is offering customers a chance to win a trip for two to Paris. The details of the competition is posted on its website.

Pizza Capers unveils new pizzas; Guzman y Gomez to hold free burrito day; Criniti’s new desserts

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Criniti's announced that it has launched a new dessert menu, viewable on their website.

Boost Juice introduced its new Pro-Mango smoothie that is high in protein and low fat available in stores.

Guzman y Gomez Collins will be holding free burrito day on Thursday 20 August, 11am - 3pm.

Merlo Coffee will be renovating its Springfield store and will reopen with a new look and new offerings in a few weeks.

Pizza Capers launched the Barra Bliss pizza, from its Capers Studio available for a limited time. The pizza is made with ender Barramundi on a cream sauce served with roast potato and baby spinach layers, topped off with mozzarella. The new Capers Studio also released its Lamb-aa-gini Hot Pot pizza with handfuls of Aussie roast lamb, infused with garlic and sweet rosemary, topped with roast potato, mushrooms, red onion and cherry tomatoes.

The Coffee Emporium introduced new cruffins, or croissant muffins, filled with Nutella or Salted Caramel.

Fogo Brazilia Churrasco announced its new Brasilia wrap made with special BBQ sauce, onion rings, Churrasco beef, and more.

Shingle Inn closed its Macarthur Central store as the brand looks for another suitable Brisbane CBD location.

Hog's Breath Café unveiled four new dishes on its menu. The new additions are the Brie & Bacon Schnitzel, BBQ Sweet Chilli Beef Ribs, Panko Prawn Prime Rib and Massaman Style Lamb Shank.

Zambrero announced that its Chips & Dip offering is now being served with a scoop of guac, each of delicious salsas and a Zambrero sauce of choice.

PappaRich Australia announced that the brand will be opening a store in Brisbane soon.

Sushi Hub unveiled its new Inside Out Roll Box. Three ‪‎choices‬ to choose from at $6.90 each.

Yogurtland announced that its Stockland Baldivis store will open on August 29th. To celebrate, the brand will be giving away free self-serve Frozen Yogurt and the chance to win a $200 Yogurtland gift card and much more.

PROMOS

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar will be giving away prizes for the Gold Coast Suns game to Facebook fans. Prizes will include Flights, accommodation, transfers, VIP tickets and all you can eat Crust Pizza at the Gold Coast Suns vs. Essendon Football Club game on the 22nd of August on the Gold Coast.

Eagle Boys Pizza gave away a free pizza voucher to its online fans.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill gave away two tickets to the Wests Tigers Home Game, $10 Vouchers, and free dessert to its Facebook fans.

The Burrito Bar will be selling $2 Burritos all day at its Everton Park store on Sunday, the 23rd August 2015.

Guzman y Gomez gave away a free GYG hoodie to its Facebook followers.

Ribs and Rumps announced its support of El Grande Events and The Grand on Friday 4th SEPTEMBER when they host New Zealand Superstar Tiki Taane. The brand announced that it has 5 tickets to give away to fans.

The Cheesecake Shop gave away $500 in Tools or Trade Gift Cards Handyman Disaster or Master Competition.

Boost Juice invited fans to try and win a Boost World Tour by purchasing any Boost in store.

Chatime Australia gave away a $10 Chatime gift card to its fans on Facebook.

Sizzler posted an offer of a free taster, a choice of Beef Sliders, Shrimp or Honey BBQ Wings, on its Facebook page.

Ribs and Rumps is offering a week-long Lunch Time Special - $15 Chicken Parmigiana and Soft Drink to customers.

The Pancake Parlour posted an offer on Facebook, giving away free desserts and vouchers to fans.
 

The Cheesecake Shop holds Big Cake Bake; Zambrero puts 50% more meat in nachos; new Burger Urge in Hervey Bay

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Burger Urge is opening a new store in Hervey Bay.

Chidos Mexican Grill unveiled a new Winter Warmer - Chilli Con Carne made with slow cooked hand shredded beef, chipotle and lime scented steamed basmati rice. Served with pico de gallo and corn chips.

Criniti's Carlton announced that it has a new menu.

Zambrero announced that it will be putting 50% more meat into its nachos.

Chatime Australia gave away free samples at the Sydney Good Food and Wine Show.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees opened a drive thru store on the Gold Coast in Queensland, located at 253 Scottsdale Drive, Robina.

Hurricane's Grill Brighton Le Sands invited customers to try its limited time only tuna salad, tuna steak and tuna burger.

Krispy Kreme invited customers to try its Lemon Meringue, Tiramisu, Black Forest and New York Cheescake doughnuts while they are available.

PROMOS

Sushi Sushi posted an offer of a free handroll at Virgin Terminal 3.

Bakers Delight gave away a Maxwell & Williams tea set on Facebook.

Boost Juice gave away a signed copy of Nick Jonas’ latest album to its Facebook customers.

The Cheesecake Shop announced that 100 of its bakeries are selling $2 Cupcakes throughout August with 100% of the proceeds going to Australian Red Cross as part of the Big Cake Bake. The brand will also be giving away one of four $500 Tools or Trade Gift Cards every week.

The Coffee Club is giving away three $10 gift certificates on its Facebook page.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses is giving away an Apple Crumble Teacake to its online fans.

The Pancake Parlour gave away $25 Complimentary Vouchers to its Facebook fans.

Muffin Break is celebrating its Phantasmagorical Bacon Maple muffin by giving its customers a chance to win 1 of 5 Birch & Waite Gift Packs.

Misschu announced that for City2Surf‬, it is offering a ‪‎rehydration‬ value pack $10. The brand is also giving away free lunch to a random winner on Facebook.

EasyWay Tea is giving away a free coupon with four promotions of different brands, free upsize for Lychee Luscious, special prices for Valentine's Day Set, Cake, Drinks and Taiwan Soul Food.

Paleo Cafe Adelaide - Hyde Park invited its loyalty members to take advantage of its 10% off promo only available for a limited time.

Rolld Vietnamese Street Food launched the "Passport to Vietnam" meal: a bowl of pho, a hot tea and any side dish, along with a chance to win 2 tickets to Vietnam. Available for a limited time only.
 

Pancake Parlour opens at Pacific Werribee; Oliver's new store at Goulburn; Krispy Kreme gives 15% discount on deliveries

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Hog's Breath Café announced four new winter warmers to be added to its menu - BBQ Sweet Chilli Beef Ribs, Brie & Bacon Schnitty, Prime Rib and Panko Prawns and Massaman Style Lamb Shank.

Oliver's Real Food opened a new store at Goulburn NSW.

BK's Takeaway announced that its Heathcote store is now open.

The Pancake Parlour opened a new store at Pacific Werribee.

Ribs & Burgers reopened its Northcote store and gave its customers a promo of $5 pocket burgers.

Sushi Sushi opened at Brisbane Airport on the Level 4 International Terminal.

The Cheesecake Shop posted photos of its new Mudcakes. The new cakes include Belgian Double ChocMudcake, Caramel Glaze Mudcake, Belgian White Mudcake and Belgian Marble Mudcake.

Wok Me announced its new Winter Warmers including Red Curry and the Spicy Green Curry.

PROMOS

Sizzler posted an offer of a free taster (Beef Sliders, Shrimp or Honey BBQ Wings) to fans of its Facebook page.

Krispy Kreme had a promo of 15% off doughnut deliveries for the week.

San Churro gave away five Churros For Two vouchers to its Facebook fans.

Boost Juice is giving away five signed copies of Ariana Grande latest album to online fans.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill invited its customers to take their last chance at receiving Rashay's free soup & garlic bread as part of its promotion.

Shingle Inn invited its customers to grab their morning coffee and collect a stamp on their ‪#‎pass2paradise as there are only two days left for a chance to win an $8,000 ‪#‎hamiltonisland‬ holiday.

Taco Bill Restaurants held competitions for its Facebook fans, offering a special bottle of RUDO chilli sauce, and extra goodies to winners.

Zeus Street Greek will be giving away free golden nuggets or Loukoumades to customers on their birthday.

Lashings Brighton gave away coupons for its Brighton store to its fans.

The Pancake Parlour posted promos giving away complimentary vouchers for its Facebook fans.

Rolld Vietnamese Street Food invited its fans to get their Rolld Goal’d Bomber Bingo scratchie from the Rolld marquee or from a member of our promo team outside Etihad Stadium before the game. The brand also gave away free rice paper Rolld Soldier to customers.

Boost Juice gives away James Bay albums; Soul Origin holds free coffee day; Rock Paper Scissors opens at Stockland food court

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Paleo Cafe added new photos of its online shop coming together, launching nationwide in the coming week.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses posted photos of its new Minions-inspired Biccies and Cupcakes available for order online.

Soul Origin held Free Coffee Day at its Merrylands store.

The Pancake Parlour will be giving a sneak peek at its new Pacific Werribee restaurant before it opens to the public to customers. The brand teased that the opening details would be released soon.

Rock Paper Scissors opened in the Stockland food court.

PROMOS

Boost Juice celebrated its Boost World Tour by giving its fans the chance to win 1 of 5 signed copies of James Bay’s latest album.

San Churro will celebrate International Day of Friendship on 30 July, by giving its customers the chance to win 1 of 5 x Churros For Two vouchers every day this week. The brand will celebrated reaching 200,000 Facebook likes by giving away a Churros For Two voucher to its fans.

Oliver's Real Food invited its customers to like its new Facebook community page for truck drivers. Those who like the page and share a photo of their trucks have a chance to be one of the first 100 to receive 10 free Coffees (Redeemable at any Oliver's Real Food outlet nationally).

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses gave away a $20 Online Voucher to a fan who could solve a puzzle they posted on Facebook.

The Coffee Club held a caption competition for its Facebook fans and put a $10 TCC Cash Voucher as a prize. The brand also asked its customers what their favourite all-day breakfast item from its menu and why for the chance to win a $20 TCC Cash voucher.

The Pancake Parlour gave away gift vouchers for its fans online.

Un Caffe gave away a standard coffee for only $2 with its latest Facebook offer

Muffin Break posted a promo on Facebook for its fans. Buy two coffees and get one free muffin.

Crusty Devil Bakehouse invited its customers to purchase its travel mug with a large coffee for $15 and get a lifetime of refills.

Lashings Brighton announced that it will be having specials to celebrate its victory at the Local Awards soon.
 

Rashay’s brings back $10 lunches; Domino’s to be preservative-free in two years; PappaRich raises over $7,000 for charity

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Rashay’s Pizza Pasta Grill announced on Facebook that it is bringing back $10 lunches to its menu.

The Pancake Parlour gave its customers the chance to jump the queue at the Grand Opening of its Werribee store opening this week. The brand is also bringing back its Chocolate Chip Pancakes to its menu.

PappaRich Australia raised $7,962 in donations for UNICEF, to be given to the victims of the Nepal earthquake.

Domino's Pizza announced on Facebook that it would be be saying "farewell" to preservatives in the next two years.

Mrs. Fields gave away Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae vouchers to its Facebook fans.

Royal Copenhagen unveiled its new Ice-Cream Cakes available at its Henley Beach outlet.

Donut Boyz announced the newest addition to its menu, the Cronut- roasted fig infused cream cheese, dark chocolate and walnuts. The brand also brought back the Blueberry Glaze for one week.

Soul Origin launched its Chatswood Chase store and served up free coffee on its opening. The brand also unveiled a new cookie range on Facebook.

Spudbar unveiled its new menu addition, the Greek Style Lamb Spud.

Criniti's Carlton challenged its Facebook fans. Those who can finish a 1 metre of pizza in under an hour and eat at Criniti's free for a year.

Paleo Café announced that it is developing a new summer menu and asked its customers for suggestions.

Origin Kebabs opened a new store at Buranda Village in Brissy.

Muzz Buzz announced the opening of its new store on Fellmongers Rd in Breakwater, Geelong!

PROMOS

Sushi Hub invited its fans to avail the All You Can Eat Offer available at its Central store.

Cafe2U Australia will be giving away $1,000 Weekend Escape packages to three customers. The brand invited fans to grab a coffee from Cafe2U to enter the week's draw.

The Cheesecake Shop is giving away the chance to win 1 of 3 of Wildberry Baked Cheesecakes.

Red Rooster gave away a $30 Red Rooster voucher.

Yogurtland Australia gave away a $20 gift card to its customers.

The Pancake Parlour gave away the chance to win $25 complimentary vouchers to its customers.

Bakers Delight is giving away a voucher for 12 free scones to its fans online.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses added photos for The Flavour of Melbourne Pie campaign. Customers who vote for the winning pie will win a month's supply of The Flavour of Melbourne Pie.

Zambrero donates 6 million meals for charity; gluten-free donuts returns to Paleo Café

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATE

Zarraffa's Coffee opened its Victoria Point Drive Thru store at the Victoria Point Shopping Centre.

Zambrero announced on its Facebook page that it officially hit the 6 million mark for donated meals for its campaign with Stop Hunger Now.

Paleo Café Townsville brought back its Gluten free Dairy free donuts with Jam, Chocolate or Lemon Curd Sauce to its menu.

Salty Rooster announced the opening date of its Manly store on the 21st September.

Maries Pizza encouraged its online customers to donate canned food and similar items for the Can Do Project, a local initiative to raise funds and awareness those struggling with food insecurity and homelessness in S.E Queensland. Customers can donate 220g cans of ready to eat meals with a ring pull tab (Baked Beans, Spaghetti etc), 50g instant coffee or small packs of tea, 200ml tetra packs of UHT milk, 95g tuna with a ring pull tab, 250ml liquid meals (Up n Go) and Muesli bars or other snack foods.

Merlo Coffee added photos of its participation in the Vinnies Community Sleepout at the Gold Coast, an event to help raise funds and awareness for homelessness.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill reopened its newly renovated store on 371 Macquarie Street Liverpool and gave away free Rashay's Rewards Memberships to its guests.

The Pancake Parlour gave away Short Stacks to the first 100 customers at the opening of its store on Westfield Knox Ozone.

Sushi Train announced that its store on Chermside Station has reopened.

PROMOS

SumoSalad Warringah Mall posted an offer of Buy One, Get One Free on its salads for a limited time until August 11.

The Pancake Parlour offered promos on its Facebook page, including the chance to win a $25 complimentary voucher.
 

Mad Mex slams down in Stockland Baldivis; Guzman Y Gomez hold free burrito day; Pancake Parlour set to open in Knox

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Sushi Sushi posted new photos of its new store in Pacific Epping.

Mad Mex - Fresh Mexican Grill opened a new restaurant in Stockland Baldivis.

The Pancake Parlour will be opening a new restaurant at Westfield Knox and teased that it will give away Short Stacks to 100 customers on opening night.

Rashay’s Pizza Pasta Grill announced that guests eating at their restaurants on the State of Origin game will be able to eat for free if the Blues win. The brand will be going to North Rocks Westfield near Aldi, giving away show bags plus goodies as well as a free VIP membership to customers that come visit.

Krispy Kreme opened a new store in Myaree.

Origin Kebabs posted new photos of its new store in Caltex Plainland. 

Soul Origin teased of a new Soul Origin store opening this week.

Guzman y Gomez added new photos of its free burrito day in Nerang.

Paleo Cafe opened in Canberra City and announced that they had more than $400 worth of Paleo goodies to give away.

Burger Urge posted photos on its Facebook page of the new store it is opening in Hervey Bay.

The Coffee Emporium Woronora Heights teased of a new favourite hitting The Emporium menu soon.

Ribs & Burgers is holding a ballot for its new store opening in Zetland. Fifty winners will receive a $50 gift card. 

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses invited its customers to try the limited warm Mini Apple Crumble Pie, served with fresh cream in its stores.

Rosie's Chicken unveiled its first two Rosie's Chicken outlet in Tasmania at the Heritage Highway Roadhouse and Orford Roadhouse.

PROMOS

Taco Bill Restaurants gave away the chance to win a $25 Taco Bill voucher to its Facebook fans.

The Pancake Parlour posted online promos on its Facebook page, including chances to win $25 Complimentary vouchers for its customers.

Paleo Cafe Adelaide announced its weekly specials, including $8 smoothies, a breakfast special, and soup specials on its Facebook page. It offered free peppermint greens Mojos to customers who purchase any main meal and any bottle of Mojo Kombucha this month.

Criniti's is giving away free gelato at Criniti's Castle Hill for a limited time. The brand also invited customers to celebrate their birthdays at any of its venues across Sydney and Melbourne to receive a free cake of choice from the Criniti's Pasticceria and more.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses offered its customers the chance to win a $20 Ferguson Plarre Online Gift Voucher.

Boost Juice working with Cartoon Network Australia announced that the brand had Adventure Time prize packs to give away to its customers.

Spudbar encouraged its customers to bring the kids down to Spudbar St. Kilda for snack spuds at half-price.

EasyWay Tea announced that customers can enjoy a hot drink with EasyWay Bubble (pearls) at only $3.50 on Groupon.

Coco Cubano Top Ryde posted on Facebook an offer of $31.95 for ribs & a glass of Jacobs Creek Double Barrel Shiraz, or $39.95 for ribs, a glass of red & an Old Fashioned.

The Cheesecake Shop offered a chance to win 1 of 3 of our classic Black Forest Tortes online.

Muzz Buzz Belmont closes; Paleo Café launches new eBook; Gelato Messina unveils new flavours

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

The Pancake Parlour store in Werribee gave away bite-size pancakes at the Pacific Werribee Festival of Foodies.

Paleo Café launched its new Paleo Café Lifestyle & Cookbook eBook on iBooks and Amazon.

Lord Of The Fries shared photos of its Central Station opening, and gave away free small fries to customers.

Muzz Buzz Belmont announced that it will close its windows for the last time due to the property redevelopment where the store is located.

Gelato Messina announced that it is unveiling two new permanent flavours to be available in all its stores: Coffee and hazelnut praline (sorbet), and Macadamia crunch (AKA Steve Jobs), with caramelised white chocolate & macadamia gelato with macadamia crunch

SumoSalad Burwood won the Inner West Local Business Awards Outstanding Fast Food/Takeaway Award.

Chicken Treat shared photos of its renovated store at High Wycombe - Kalamunda Rd.

Mix&Go FroYo put donuts back on the menu at its Waterfront, Pako and Bendigo stores.

Rolld. Vietnamese Street Food celebrated "Free Pho Day", giving away around 600 cups of Pho.

Burger Urge opened its new store in Nundah.

Oliver's Real Food announced that it will be opening soon at BP Slacks Creek in Brisbane.

Zambrero Australia announced that it will be giving away 1000 free burritos at its new Brickworks Marketplace store opening. ‬

Shingle Inn celebrated its Shingle Inn opening at Westfield Strathpine by giving away 250 FREE Patty Cakes.

PROMOS

The Pancake Parlour gave away chances to win $25 complimentary vouchers to its Facebook fans.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill for a limited time offered afternoon diners free soup & garlic bread with any meal purchased. The brand also announced that children under 10 could eat free for the school holiday at any Rashay’s restaurant.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses posted a puzzle on Facebook for its fans to solve, and those who get it right will have a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate.

SumoSalad posted an offer online: any purchase of a salad or hot dish will get another dish for free at Warnbro SumoSalad.

Donut King asked its online fans to come up with the best donut hashtag for a chance to win one in five six-pack of donuts.

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar offered its fans a chance to win a $200 travel voucher.

Vapiano Australia offered complimentary meals at Vapiano for customers named Nicole or David as part of its Name Game promo.

Yogurtland Australia offered its online fans a chance to win a $50 Yogurtland Party Pack with 15 frozen yogurt cups and toppings.

Boost Juice will be giving away one of five in season family passes to see Disney-Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ to its Facebook followers.

Un Caffe posted an offer of a standard coffee for only $2 for its online fans.

Wok Me offered free delivery for one night.
 

Zambrero opens 80th store; Krispy Kreme set to open in Myaree; Criniti’s offers new brekky menu

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Zambrero Australia gave away 1,000 free burritos at each of its new outlets in Mount Gambier, South Australia and Pinjarra, Western Australia. The brand announced that it now has 80 stores in operation.

Oliver's Real Food added new photos of its Gundagai NSW restaurant and asked its fans where they would like the next location to be.

Fast Eddy’s Morley added photos of Western Australia Burger day, where they gave away free Coca-Cola for every burger sold. They also held a burger eating contest.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill asked its online fans what online competitions and prizes they would like to see the brand hold.

MOS BURGER posted a picture of its new Winter Weekly Specials.

Krispy Kreme opens a new Myaree store on July 3.

Boost Juice released a new water bottle with infuser available for purchase.

Starbucks announced that the new Honey Vanilla Macchiato & Hazelnut Macchiato has arrived on its menu.

Schnitz posted a photo of its new Sydney World Square store.

Burger Urge announced that a Nundah Village store is opening next week and the brand will be giving away free burgers.

PROMOS

Criniti's Melbourne announced that it will now be serving its new breakfast menu seven days a week at all stores. The menu includes double stack pancakes and brekky burgers.

The Coffee Emporium Woronora Heights offered toasted fruit bread for only $3 with any coffee purchase. The choices are banana bread, pear and raspberry bread or mango and coconut bread.

Fast Eddy’s Perth offered a Mondays to Wednesdays promo of a half-priced burger for any burger purchase.

Paleo Cafe Adelaide - Hyde Park is offering two-for-one breakfasts every Monday to Friday until July 10 for university student customers.

Chatime offered a two for one voucher at the Wild Life Sydney Zoo for every $10 purchase.

Vapiano posted an offer of a complimentary meal for customers whose names are Courtney or Tim, as part of its Name Game contest.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill gave away $50 vouchers to its online fans.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses gave away $20 Ferguson Plarre Gift Certificates to its Facebook fans.

The Coffee Emporium Woronora Heights is giving away 2 medium juices for winners of its online Facebook contest.

The Pancake Parlour will be giving away $100 complimentary vouchers as a contest prize for its Facebook followers. The brand also put an iPad Air as a prize for followers who would help it win the Restaurant and Catering Association’s 2015 Social Media Awards.

Wok Me North Rockhampton offered free delivery for customers watching the State of Origin match.
 

San Churro donates to beyondblue; Gelato Messina price increase; Pancake Parlour releases anniversary mugs

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

The Pancake Parlour celebrated its anniversary by unveiling a limited edition mug available on its online gift shop. It also announced the release of its classic Tiramisu available in its stores.

Gelato Messina announced on Facebook that it will be increasing the prices of its menu items.

Chocolateria San Churro started off its Share a Churros Week, asking its fans to share a churros with a friend for the brand to donate $1 to beyondblue to support people with depression and anxiety.

Zambrero shared photos of its new drive thru in Kingston, Queensland.

Vapiano Australia will give away complimentary meals to customers whose names are Samantha or Matthew as the result of its online Name Game poll.

Yogurtland teased its online fans of a new flavour coming to its menu.

Criniti's announced that it will have a new store in Westfield Kotara in November.

Rosie's Chicken shared photos of its new outlet at Tides Inn.

PROMOS

The Pancake Parlour asked its Facebook fans to share stories of their favourite Pancake Parlour memory online for a chance to win a Hot Air Balloon Experience. The brand also gave away the chance to win $25 complimentary vouchers to its online fans.

Guzman y Gomez announced that it will give away free burritos on Thursday, June 18.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill invited everyone to watch the State of Origin game in their stores and win free meals if New South Wales wins.

Gloria Jeans is giving away a small Sereno classic coffee free for orders made at 2-3p.m every day throughout June.

Miami Bakehouse invited its customers to see its artists in action at the KangaART live exhibit and win the ‪#‎KangaART‬ Premiere Prize.

Soul Origin gave away free coffee and baby cakes to children to celebrate Soul Origin Burwood’s anniversary.
 

Bakers Delight raises over $1.5 million for charity; Zambrero opens in Melville; free donuts on International Donut Day

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Bakers Delight announced that it recently raised over $1.5m for Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Zambrero shared photos of its Melville store launch, and gave away 1000 free burritos to its customers.

Fast Eddy's Cafe Morley brought its No Meat Burger, with cheese, egg, and fresh crisp salad, back to its menu.

The Burger Shed invited its fans to celebrate the Queen’s birthday with its two specials: The Shed Kids Dessert, aka vanilla ice cream with a choice of homemade caramel or chocolate sauce and a chocolate treat; and an extension of the Peri Peri Chicken Burger’s stay on its menu.

Criniti's Melbourne invited its customers to try its new breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Spiedino: a skewer of bacon, sausage, porchetta and mushroom - served w/ tomato ragu and baked eggs and a side of Italian toasted bread.

Caffe Cherry Beans Robina Town Centre offered its‬ Brekky Bruschetta once more for a limited time as part of its All Day Breakfast Special.

Paleo Café further teased its online fans of its new E-Store and shared a photo of the Being Co's pure matcha powder, which can be bought there. Paleo Cafe Brisbane – Paddington hosted a Salted Caramel Tasting day where customers can enjoy samples of the Freshly Local Made Luz Almond Milk Products as well as the brand’s Salted Caramel Thickshake.

Sushi Train unveiled a new menu, including items such as its new Hitsumabushi, Spicy Udon, and Salmon Miso.

Krispy Kreme teased its fans of the new Krispy Kreme Myaree store opening soon.

Coco Cubano Top Ryde invited fans to try out its new winter menu.

PROMOS

Boost Juice gave its Facebook fans the chance to win one of ten Pro-Choc Smoothies.

The Pancake Parlour offered its online customers the chance to win a $25 complimentary voucher. The brand also asked its fans what menu item they would like to see again and gave them the chance to win a $25 complimentary voucher.

Donut King gave away ten donut six-packs to celebrate International Donut Day.

Krispy Kreme gave away Original Glazed donuts to celebrate International Donut Day.

Michel's Patisserie gave customers the chance to see their own Party Surprise Cake creation in stores across Australia. Customers only needed to answer what they would top their Party Surprise Cake with and why.

Stellarossa Dalby gave away a free regular coffee to the first 5 people who can successfully guess a question they posted on Facebook.

Sizzler announced a limited promo of ‘Kids Eat Free Monday-Thursday’.

Criniti's Darling Harbour gave away a $200 Criniti’s Gift Card to customers who answered a question they posted on Facebook.

Vapiano Australia announced that customers could get a complimentary dolci by checking in using Facebook or Instagram and presenting it when paying. The brand also gave away two complimentary meals to its online fans.

The Chocolate Room Oran Park encouraged its customers to upgrade their single serving of Dutch pancakes, Fondue, Churros or Waffles to a double serving for free.

Chatime Australia added photos of its stand at the Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show, and gave away free samples as well as a promo of one purchase of two drinks for $5 or 1 drink for $3.
 

Rashay's gets new mascot; Zambrero opens in Palmerston and Southport; Paleo Café develops iPhone recipe app

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill asked its Facebook fans to choose the name of its new brand mascot.

The Pancake Parlour turned to its online customers for the name of its new menu product: French crepes with melting cheese and fresh mushroom sauce served with a crisp side salad and a dollop of delicious sour cream. The brand also opened applications for its new Werribee store opening soon.

Sizzler released a sneak peek to its new Sunday Breakfast Banquet.

The Coffee Emporium Woronora Heights announced that it will start rewarding a discount those who bring their coffee cup trays back for reuse.

Wok Me Gourmet Noodle Bars opened in North Lakes.

Zambrero Australia added new photos of its new stores in Palmerston, Northern Territory, and Southport.

Coco Cubano Rouse Hill released previews of the new specials on its menu.

Bakers Delight announced that it will be donating one cent to aid in the fight against breast cancer for every sale of its Pink Buns before June 3.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees invited everyone to try its Autumn indulgent drinks - Rocky Road Mocha, Rocky Road Chiller and Rocky Road Hot Chiller before they take it off the menu.

Paleo Café is developing its own Paleo Cafe Recipe App for iPhone users and asked its online fans for features they would like to include. Paleo Café Townsville City added new photos of its range of milks for Coffees and Smoothies, and unveiled its new Mungalli Creek Full Cream and Low Fat Milk.

Gelato Messina Fitzroy will now be offering monthly Gelato Appreciation Classes, teaching applicants to learn how to make gelato.

Soul Origin added photos of its new Parramatta Level 1 Food Court store.

Burger Urge opened applications for its new Nundah Village store.

PROMOS

Eagle Boys Pizza encouraged its customers to order its Footy Feast to receive a couple of free colour changing cups.

Extreme Pita offered its customers a chance to win a $25 gift card.

The Pancake Parlour offered the chance to win several $25 complimentary vouchers to its online customers.

Sizzler posted an offer of two free Beef Sliders to its customers.

Lord Of The Fries gave away free fries to customers who would pose for a photo in front of its new shop at Henry Deane Plaza.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses asked its Facebook fans to answer a question on its page to win a $20 Ferguson Plarre Gift Certificate.

Royal Copenhagen held a promo for the following products at $9.90 for a limited time:

  • ROBIN PUD, smooth peanut butter with milk chocolate chips and chuck of brownie topped w natural vanilla ice cream
  • INGLORIOUS BANANAS, freshly sliced banana with warm nutella topped with natural vanilla ice cream
  • TOASTBUSTERS, milk chocolate and salted caramel sauce with shortbread crumble and crushed peanuts & Dutch Choc Chip ice cream
  • HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY MARSHMALLOWS, strawberry jam and chocolate chips with peanuts, oreo crumble and marshmallows, topped with cookies and cream ice cream.

Grill'd celebrated International Burger Day by giving away five $50 Grill’d vouchers.
 

Paleo Café creates its own eStore; Ribs and Burgers gives away $57,000 worth of burgers; Free Brownie Day at Gloria Jean’s

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Paleo Café announced that it is creating its own eStore, setting up a selection of quality and trusted Paleo products from all over the world to deliver to customers. It will be a convenient free to the public directory with trusted and reliable brands, full details on products/services offered, contact details and website links neatly organised by category and region. The directory should go live in around 4 weeks time.

The Coffee Club encouraged customers to join the last week of the Family Reunion competition to win $2,000 and a trip to visit family members.

SSS BBQ Barns Brisbane has been sold, with the last open night at Saturday 30th May 2015. While SSS BBQ Barns Coffs Harbour is redoing their menu selection.

The Burger Shed introduced the Peri Peri Chicken burger, a fresh bun with shed-seasoned Free Range Chicken Breast and melted vintage cheddar, topped with crunchy lettuce, fresh tomato and red onion and peri peri mayonnaise swirl.

Town & Country Pizza & Pasta teased about making something new for its customers.

Burger Urge announced that its El Diablo Burger will be returning to the menu as a result of its recent Battle of the Burgers online poll.

Goldsteins Pie Shop Bakery relocated to Robina Town Centre and posted photos of the opening on Facebook.

Chatime Australia introduced its new Ginger Series - Ginger Tea and Ginger Milk Tea.

Rock Paper Scissors is opening a new store next month in the Stockland Food Court.

Lord Of The Fries posted a photo of a new burger addition to its menu.

Hudsons Coffee teased about something new in its stores and asked its Facebook fans to guess what it was. 

Zambrero introduced the new Zambrero Cashew Honey Bar, with all the goodness of oats, chia seeds, cashews, lime and a hint of chilli.

Gelato Messina Fitzroy announced the return of the Cremino Choc-Tops. A crisp sugar cone, lined with chocolate, filled with Italian meringue & house made gianduia and topped with salted caramel soft serve, then dipped in chocolate and rolled in amaretti biscuits. Available for a limited time.
 

PROMOS

Ribs & Burgers is giving away $57,000 in the form of a burger every week and invited its customers to join its ballot on the brand website. 100 winners will be notified on the 15th June 2015.

Gloria Jean’s Coffees held Free Brownie Day at Gloria Jean’s Coffees. Customers could get a slice of White Chocolate Macadamia Brownie free with any regular or large drink purchase.

Un Caffe posted an offer of a Standard Coffee for just $2.

STAX gave away the chance for a free lunch for 4 as it trialled a sausage parm - Italian sausage with peppers, onion, tomato sauce, provolone and parmesan.

Pizza Capers posted an offer to fans: a 10% discount when orders exceed $20.

Taco Bill Restaurants offered a $25 gift certificate to its online fans.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses offered a chance to win a $20 Ferguson Plarre Gift Certificate on Facebook.

The Pancake Parlour offered online fans the chance to win a $25 complimentary voucher. It also posted offers of two Swiss Mountain Malts for $12, and buy one get one Hot Marshmallow Chocolate.

San Churro recalls its mugs; Paleo Café hints at new GM; Rolld opens at Sydney International Airport

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

San Churro decided to recall its new San Churro's Grande Classic Mug (large yellow mug) due to product malfunction that may cause it to break in use. Customers who have purchased a Grande Classic Mug were asked to return the mug to the nearest San Churro store for a full refund and complimentary Spanish hot chocolate.

Hooters added photos of the new Hooters Townsville opening soon.

Paleo Café hinted at the identity of its new General Manager, by revealing that he was a successful franchisee in 2 separate brands (including a food brand) for 20 years in total; he has been a very effective and successful General Manager in Franchisor companies, taken brands international and is an avid fitness enthusiast having competed in over 50 marathons and ultra-marathons.

Rolld. Vietnamese Street Food opened its newest store at Sydney International Airport.

Miami Bakehouse asked artists online to participate in KangART, an art project aimed at becoming a tourist stop and a memorable experience for travellers in Western Australia's South West. The brand also introduced its Pie of the Week: the French classic combination of Beef & Burgundy. Tender, juicy chunks of Amelia Park Beef in a rich, red wine gravy.

Burger Urge presented Battle of the Burgers, an online poll about which burger item to bring back on its menu for a month.

Brotzeit German Bier Bar & Restaurant posted photos of its newest selection of German beer, and announced that it will be having a ladies night every Tuesday. Complimentary 0.3L draft bier or a glass of wine will be given to all ladies (+18) when ordering a main course.

Hudsons Coffee in kinship with its national partner Asthma Australia, introduced a new Apple & Sultana Cookie. Eighty cents from each cookie sold will be donated to Asthma Australia.

PappaRich Australia launched its range of coffees with an authentic taste of Malaysia. It is available at all venues Australia wide.

The Burrito Bar opened in Everton Park, located at Shop 3 & 4, 768 Stafford Rd in the new Retail & Improvement Centre.

Charlie Lovett Wollongong announced that it is officially under new management.

Zambrero Australia sent a team from Zambrero to Vietnam on Monday to document the impact its Plate 4 Plate initiative is having around the world, and posted photos.

PROMOS

The Coffee Club is giving away a $2000 travel voucher to reconnect with a loved one. The brand asked its customers to tell in 25 words or less, 'who you want to reconnect with and why?' for a chance to win. The brand also asked its Facebook fans to tag the most social-media-frenzied person they know and comment why they need an intervention for a chance to win one of three $10 TCC vouchers.

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar asked its fans to try its new Middle Eastern Beef pizza and have the chance to be off on a round-the-world trip for two. More details are posted on the brand’s website.
Bucking Bull posted hints on where to find free meal tickets inside Stockland Baldivis for its Facebook fans.

Chatime Australia offered buy 1 get 1 free on any cold drinks to celebrate the grand opening of its new stores at Mawson Lakes and Pavilion on George Street.

The Chocolate Room Oran Park offered a $12.00 weekend big breakfast special.

Mrs. Fields Australia invited everyone to join National Cookie Weekend, and offered cookies at $1.99.

The Pancake Parlour posted an offer of its Chocolate Jubilee for $15 to its online fans.

Paleo Cafe Townsville celebrated its first year in operation by giving away a free slice of its Paleo Carrot Cake with any coffee. The store is also holding 2 for 1 lunch special on the Coconut Beef Curry.

Wok Me North Rockhampton held Cheap Tuesday with Blue Menu items at $6.95.

QSRs celebrate Mother’s Day; Boost Juice offers $12,000 bingo prize

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Guzman y Gomez released a new and updated version of its mobile app with online ordering.

Boost Juice raised its Bingo Jackpot prize to $12,000.

The Funky Mexican Cantina teased its fans with a secret new menu item on its website

Criniti's Melbourne offered all mums a glass of champagne on Mother’s Day.

The Burger Shed relaunched its Zokoko chocolate caramel pot with crunchy hazelnut praline.

PappaRich Australia raised nearly half its goal of $2500 for victims of the Nepal earthquake, and promised to match the donations.

Ribs & Rumps Townsville gave mums in for lunch or dinner a complimentary glass of Rothbury Sparkling Cuvée.

Chatime Australia shared photos of its new store at the Pavillion on George Street.

The Coffee Emporium Woronora Heights introduced a new bounty milkshake to its line up.

PROMOS

San Churro celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight by giving customers the chance to win San Churro coffee for a month by liking and commenting on its Facebook post.

The Burger Shed gave away free delicious drinks /beverages of their choice to all mums.

Michel's Patisserie offered a Mother's Day Rosette Cake for customers who enter a contest on their website.

Outback Steakhouse held a Mother’s Day Photo Contest with a chance to win free Outback Steakhouse for a year as a prize.

Sizzler asked fans for their favourite Seafood menu item for a chance to win 1 of 5 Sizzler Grill Meal Vouchers.

The Pancake Parlour posted an offer of one Short Stack to receive a second Short Stack free. The brand will also give away a $25 voucher to Facebook fans who comment on their posts.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses offered $20 Ferguson Plarre Gift Certificate to fans who can correctly guess the newest addition to its menu.

The Coffee Club offered customers a chance to win $50 vouchers by commenting in more than five words why they want to reconnect with their mums.

Guzman y Gomez offered free meals to mums to on Mother’s Day. Customers who bought a Burrito, Bowl, Mini Burrito, Fajita or Enchilada and said ‘mums win’ and mum received one of these items to the same or lesser value for free.

misschu offered a special of $19.99 per person Mother's Day banquet: with rice paper rolls, steamed banh cuon (dumplings) , vermicelli salad, Gidget Chu Gewurtstraminer or Lisa Mcguigan Shiraz, Organic Genmaicha tea and dessert.
 

QSRs help out Nepal earthquake victims; prepare for Cinco de Mayo

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Sabbaba held a donation campaign for victims of the Nepal earthquake and asked its customers to donate clothes, canned food, blankets, sleeping bags, and torches.

Sandwich Chefs asked its customers to help donate to victims of the Nepal Earthquake by purchasing something from Sandwich Chefs Stockland The Pines Shopping Centre. All store sales will be donated to the Australian Red Cross Nepal Earthquake appeal.

Moo Gourmet Burgers announced that they have matched customer donations and have contributed over $1,000 to the cause.

Boost Juice announced that its Bingo jackpot prize has reached $7,000 and invited customers to join in by downloading the store app.

Zambrero Tuart Hill held Double Punch Sunday for its fans, giving away double Z punches for Loyalty Burrito Bunch card holders.

The Chocolate Room Oran Park raised $532 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Fundraiser.

Oliver's Real Food called out to aspiring franchisees and listed opportunities on its Facebook page.

Mad Mex added new photos for its Big Burrito Challenge Hall of Fame.

Marcellina teased its customers about the opening of its 11th store in South Australia.

The Burger Shed added new photos of its new $4 Stone and Wood Pacific Ale.

My Sweet Memory Strathfield will re-open on 11th of May, the brand announced on Facebook.

Wok Me Gourmet Noodle Bars gave out free sample size orange chicken for its VIP Gold Club members. The brand also teased of a new product launching this May.

PROMOS

Guzman y Gomez announced its Cinco de Mayo promo of $5 Burritos, Bowls & Coronas.

Chidos Mexican Grill will celebrate Cinco De Mayo with offers of $5 Burritos, Jalapeño Poppers and Buffalo Wings.

The Pancake Parlour offered Facebook fans a chance to win a $25 complimentary voucher by commenting on a picture the brand posted.

Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar called out to customers wishing to travel and invited them to check their website for a chance to win a trip around the world.

Rolld. Vietnamese Street Food invited its fans to enter a Mother’s Day cook-off and receive a 2 for 1 deal.

Rashay's Pizza Pasta Grill posted a secret offer of $5 schnitzel and chips for its online customers.