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QSRs see marketing trend leaning towards social media landscape
Most quick service restaurants say marketing trends are now leaning more towards the social media landscape as online conversations grow louder and at a rapid rate.
QSRs see marketing trend leaning towards social media landscape
Most quick service restaurants say marketing trends are now leaning more towards the social media landscape as online conversations grow louder and at a rapid rate.
RFG reported record profit of $13.6mn in 1H 2011
The retail food brand manager and franchisor's NPAT surged 9% for the first half of FY 2011 while interim dividend increased by 33% to 7.0 cents per share.
Eagle Boys revamps online ordering for new menu
Eagle Boys Pizza introduced their new Core Online Ordering system to support its new menu.
Donut King launches campaign to support HeartKids
The campaign is seen to raise thousands in support of families with kids who suffer from heart defects.
Oporto in China: why they are seeking growth offshore
Oporto are about to open their third store in China, QSR Media had a 1 on 1 interview with their CEO, Jeff Fisher about their plans, outlook and why they are looking to OS markets for growth. We put the following questions to Jeff:
Will "Grill Me" make it?
QSR Media understands that Grill Me is just 2 stores shy of the 10 they need to make the new QSR viable. Grill Me was backed by the Franchise Food Company. Their plan was to turn ex-Souvlihut sites into a fast casual grilled offering and put some of their brands, particularly Cold Rock Ice creamery into the same site as well. By all accounts FFC have been extremely helpful to the ex-souvlakihut franchisees and tried to make this work they just did not get the sufficient numbers to make it viable.
Oporto to open third store in China
The opening is expected to take place in March 2011, Oporto said.
Domino's profit to increase 15% in first half FY2011
The increased NPAT is a result of achieving strong Same Store Sales across the Group in the first six months of FY11.
Eagle Boys pushes nutrition labelling
Eagle Boys Pizza has begun moves to ensure all stores are fully compliant with new nutrition labelling laws.
Eagle Boys outlook for 2011
Todd Clayton, CEO, Eagle Boys sits down with QSR Media to discuss the evolution of their brand, from their product to their new store design and to discuss what their plans are for the coming year.
New Food Labelling Legislation Enacted
This week is the official start date for the NSW based food labelling legislation which affects chains over 20 in number who will now have to display kilojoule readings on menu boards.
Sumo Salad's new Middle Eastern QSR
Sumo Salad has launched a new QSR brand, Middle Eastern inspired Sabbaba. Their take on the traditional falafel combined with the award winning interior design is hitting the mark with customers.
Origin Kebabs rolls into China
Qld based Origin Kebabs and Haitong Food Group have established a production and retail joint venture company, Origin Shanghai Restaurant Management.
QSR Media interviews Clovis Young, Founder Mad Mex
QSR Media sits down with Clovis Young, the entrepreneur behind rising QSR chain, Mad Mex.
Retail Food Group to collect donations for Premier's Flood Relief Appeal
RFG will collect donations at its 1,100 stores across the country, including Donut King and Brumby's Bakeries.
Breaking News: ex Souvlakihut franchisees breakaway to form rival chain called Grill Me
QSR Media has learned that many of the old Souvlakihut franchisees are forming a new chain, with the backing of Franchise Food Company (operators of Mr Whippy, Pretzel World, Nutshack and Cold Rock Icecreamery) and turning their stores into “Grill Me”.
Eat for a cause at wok me
This Wednesday, wok me will donate 100% of the whole days' turn over to the flood relief, according to a statement released by wok me.
