Australia
Go Sushi’s announced first MacBook Pro winner
Ronald Liew, a regular customer in the Brimbank store, received his prize as part of the Win a MacBook Pro contest launched early June.
Go Sushi’s announced first MacBook Pro winner
Ronald Liew, a regular customer in the Brimbank store, received his prize as part of the Win a MacBook Pro contest launched early June.
Se7en Gourmet Takeaway soon to open in Rockingham City
Se7en Gourmet Takeaway opens its very first store in Western Australia on July 19.
Gloria Jean’s heads to the future
Marked as its most significant revamp, the Coffee House of the Future marks a new era for the Company.
Cold Rock scoops new store at Belconnen
Cold Rock Ice Creamery, a national ice cream franchise, launched its third ACT store in Belconnen in Canberra's inner north last July 1.
Baskin-Robbins's Ian Martin tells us about their new look and strategies for growth
In this exclusive interview Ian Martin, the recently appointed GM of Baskin-Robbins Australia, outlines to QSR Media their 3 key strategies for growth, where the opportunities are in the market, and what role their US parent plays.
Cold Rock gives away free holiday
Starting July 1, customers who buy any size of the Take Home Pack will get a chance to win a Queensland beach holiday.
A strong voice in a noisy space: Communicating your brand messages consistently
The face of retail advertising and promotion has completely changed in two short years. For the first time in advertising history, advertisers are chasing consumers and are desperately trying to keep up when traditionally, consumers have followed the trends set by advertisers. Strong and confident consumers, spoilt for choice, are now demanding much more from their traditional retail encounters.
AFGC, Deputy Chief Executive, Dr Annison, rejects MJA study into TV advertising self-regulation being ineffective
Following the publication of the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) study and article claiming that self-regulation has been ineffective in curbing TV advertising of unhealthy fast food to children, QSR Media wanted to know what the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC), your industry body, had to say about it.
KFC bags naming rights sponsorship for Big Bash League
The Big Bash League seals the partnership deal with its first major sponsor, and also long-time cricket supporter, KFC, backing the new league and Australian Twenty20 in a three-year naming rights deal.
The Medical Journal of Australia calls for government regulation of industry advertising
The Medical Journal of Australia has published the results of a study looking into the amount of advertising of unhealthy fast food advertising on free to air tv from QSR chains (Ch's 7, 9 + 10).
WA Economics and Standing Industry Committee release its findings into the enquiry of the Franchise Bill 2010
Overall the committee is not convinced that the Franchising Bill 2010 is an appropriate course of action. Concerns ranged from the cost of implementation, to the low likelihood of the bill acting as a deterrent, to legislation in the franchising sector being more appropriate for Commonwealth governments given the nature of cross-state chains.
Graeme Houston, GM, Pizza Hut, talks with QSR Media about Pizza Hut's new direction
Pizza Hut, the global pizza giant, is undergoing somewhat of a transformation in Australia. With the appointment of a dedicated GM and a new strategic direction they are poised for growth. Graeme Houston, GM, Pizza Hut Australia talks to QSR Media about the outlook and positioning of Pizza Hut domestically.
Domino’s Mobile Ordering Site delivered $1 mn sales in one week
Following the success of its iPhone app, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises LTD has set new records for its sales.
The Top 5 takeaway’s from MURTEC by Kym Houden, MD, Task Retail Technology
I’ve recently returned from the Murtec (Multi Unit Restaurant Technology) conference in Las Vegas. For those of you who haven’t heard of Murtec, it is the coming together of company Presidents, CEO’s, CTO’s, COO’s and IT Directors prepared to share their own personal knowledge of wins and failures across many workshops and networking events.
Mrs. Fields Managing Director participates in Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Managing Director, Andrew Benefield, slept on a piece of cardboard for one, cold night.
Noodle Box goes gourmet
Adam Liaw, the 2010 MasterChef winner, has developed new gourmet dishes to appeal to a new crowd.
Stan Gordon, MD, FFCo talks to QSR Media about Nutshack, Mr Whippy, Pretzel World and Cold Rock icecreamery
In this exclusive video interview, Stan Gordon, MD, FFCo tells QSR Media about his big plans for the group, including the revival of the Mr Whippy Van and the repositioning of the Nutshack brand. Stan also talks candidly about the state of the industry and how it must adapt to survive.
