Expansion
Soonta is ready to be a top national Vietnamese QSR
Soonta is ready to be a top national Vietnamese QSR
Group chairman Max Xie shares details regarding the brand’s current growth path in his first interview with QSR Media.
Melbourne-based QSR chain Burger Road gearing up for interstate growth
It has its sights set on SA, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.
Cinnabon is making a play in the specialty coffee space
The bakery brand is also seeing further expansion in Melbourne.
Banjo’s is banking on its drive-thru arsenal to reignite interstate growth
CEO and managing director Jessica Saxby talks about the brand’s surging digital sales and how exactly they are avoiding the “Great Resignation”.
Carl’s Jr. is using menu architecture to mitigate supply chain pains
CJ’s QSR Group managing director Andrew Firn also revealed plans to trial the chain’s global “restaurant of the future” concept in the country.
Minor DKL Food Group’s CEO believes the Netflix-esque subscription model can work in Australia
Nick Bryden also talks about convenience-driven coffee, building a culture of innovation and immediate plans for its Bonchon franchise.
Amidst industry’s growing reliance on digital, Royal Stacks seeks to incentivise customers to return to stores
Founder Dani Zeini expounds on a potential return for the brand in China, their unique delivery strategy and approach to store design.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Russia’s new McDonald’s reveals logo; Tim Hortons unveils U.S. drive-thru design; Starbucks rethinking open-restroom policy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
7-Eleven opens 200th QLD store
The milestone arrives nearly 40 years to the day the chain opened its first store in the state.
Soonta launches franchise business model
The chain plans to expand into other popular suburbs and key regional areas of Victoria.
Vying for record expansion, Oporto says they are building a “portfolio for the future”
CEO Samantha Bragg shares her take on how to make the brand even more accessible, and where she believes lies the next area of competition for the chicken segment.
For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst
Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives
Making a leap with loyalty will also help Soul Origin explore opportunities to get a bigger bite of “shoulder” dayparts, COO Adam Neill said.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to hike wages, launch NFTs; Subway to widen Brazil footprint; Papa John’s eyes nearly 2,000 builds by 2025
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
TGI Fridays ANZ operator OKd to offer sub-franchising opportunities
This makes Australia the first of over 60 markets to sub-franchise the brand.
Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene
Burgertory, currently with 18 company-owned and operated restaurants, will be starting its franchise arm over the next 12 months.
