plant-based
McDonald’s plant-based burger comes to Australia for limited trial
McDonald’s plant-based burger comes to Australia for limited trial
Co-developed with Beyond Meat, the McPlant is made with a patty made from peas, rice, potatoes, and beetroot.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s tightens franchising rules; Chick-fil-A’s ‘express’ drive-thru; First Chipotle store seeks union
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Melbourne-based New York Minute introduces plant-based options
It currently has ten locations.
‘The world has moved away from cheap stuff’: Why Retail Zoo believes there’s big opportunity in affordable indulgence
Chief executive Nishad Alani also talks about customer loyalty investments and long-term views on drive-thru.
Grill’d quietly ends run of two plant-based venues
The Impossibly Grill’d restaurants had a menu that featured 23 plant-based burgers.
Crust counts on alliances with gourmet food brands to widen premium market slice
General manager Jon Paul Partyka also elaborates on the brand’s satellite store strategy and why he believes delivery will define the next five to ten years for the industry.
Betty’s unveils first plant-based burger
The chain guaranteed it will replace the item for free for customers who are not satisfied with the soy-based product.
Pizza Capers launches plant-based protein range
The chain took its tested recipes and converted them to vegetarian versions.
‘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.
Grill’d launches two 100% plant-based restaurants
The chain is also bringing back its Meat-Free Mondays promotion.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s expands McPlant test; Taco Bell’s ‘business school’; Starbucks scraps vaccine requirement in U.S.
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
KFC launches plant-based chicken in the U.S.
The fast food chain first tested the Beyond Meat product in August 2019.
2021: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the Australian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Crust vies for bigger bite of flexitarian market with new plant-based menu
The chain teased more plant-based options in early 2022.
Social Media Wrap Up: Grill’d launches ‘Impossible’ range; Lord of the Fries’ ‘fiery’ drumsticks; Starbucks’ Christmas range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Muffin Break adds oat to plant-based milk range
The chain has had a policy since 2013 where they do not add charges for its plant-based milks.
Mad Mex briefly rebrands to “Mad Vegan” to promote plant-based 2-for-1 deal
Customers can also receive free home delivery on vegan menu items when ordering via Menulog.
