Australia
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.
3 ways QSR brands can leverage technology to stay ahead
When used strategically, technology can be of tremendous help for QSRs.
Guzman y Gomez offers over 4,200 jobs
It opened 11 restaurants in 2021 and has four more in the pipeline to open before the end of the year.
McDonald’s hiring 11,000-plus employees in latest recruitment drive
It currently has a workforce of over 107,000 people across its 1,010 restaurants.
A Sneakies kitchen upgrade with help from Comcater
Find out how Comcater's equipment addressed Sneakies Kitchen's pain points.
As lockdowns end, where is tech taking the restaurant industry next?
KFC, McDonald’s, Nando’s, Banjo’s and Roll’d discuss consumer expectations and how it’s shaping the discourse on digital.
Mad Mex celebrates franchisees, managers in 9th Golden Burrito Awards
The chain says the awards are its opportunity to celebrate “a genuine culture of excellence.”
Chatime makes a play for at-home market with DIY bubble tea kits
Customers can choose from four of the chain’s classic flavours.
Domino’s brings back Pizza Roulette promotion for Halloween
Customers can order a pizza where one slice will be dabbed with their Reaper Chilli Sauce.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s U.S. stores reach gender pay parity; Panera’s ‘climate positive’ pledge; Buffalo Wild Wings tries frying robot
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Bucking Bull’s brisket burger; Taco Bell heading to Eatons Hill; Starbucks’ Halloween frappuccinos
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Ferguson Plarre, Gotcha welcome Halloween season with themed treats, drinks
Items include gingerbread cookies dubbed The Walking Ginger Dead.
Retail Food Group responds to class action from former, current Michel’s franchisees
Read the operator’s full statement here.
FULL LIST: Winners of the 2021 QSR Media Sandhurst Awards
Hundreds of executives in and out of the country also joined the whole-day virtual conference.
TGI Fridays ups the ante on premium store experiences to capitalise on dine-in’s expected resurgence
Signature Hospitality Group (SHG) CEO James Sinclair also reveals new details on how its digital transformation informed its growth strategy.
