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Will plant-based and ethnic cuisines reshape the Australian fast food scene?
Belles Hot Chicken, Lord of the Fries, and Caltex Australia weigh in on the growing meat-free trend.
Will plant-based and ethnic cuisines reshape the Australian fast food scene?
Belles Hot Chicken, Lord of the Fries, and Caltex Australia weigh in on the growing meat-free trend.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin Donuts' mobile ordering now available through Amazon Alexa; Smoothie King celebrates 1000th opening; Domino's extends paving grants to all 50 U.S. states
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Doughnut Time to make a comeback in Sydney; Starbucks' new Caramel Cinnamon Cookie Frappe; Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar's new range of house-cooked pastas
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Retail Food Group partners with Franchise Arabia for further expansion in India and MENA region
The group is looking to launch other brands such as Donut King, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar and Michel’s Patisserie.
McDonald's combines two signature desserts to create the Apple Pie McFlurry
It is exclusively available in Uber Eats for its first week of launch.
Snacking sector on the rise and has evolved, NPD says
The said sector is now worth AUD$7 billion in the industry.
Domino's appoints Michael Treacy as new Global Development Chef
The chef has past experience in luxury hotels in London such as the Mandarin Oriental and Claridge’s.
Meatball and Wine Bar penalised for underpayments
Their outlets in Melbourne CDB, Richmond and Collingwood were found to have breached employment laws.
Ferguson Plarre lays out expansion plans
The bakehouse chain recently opened three stores within three weeks.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's new accelerator program; McDonald's global initiative against youth unemployment; why most fast food chains' logos are yellow
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: NeNe Chicken's new Chicken Waffles; SumoSalad teams up with Inner Origin, Bakers Delight's Nutella-filled brioche
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week. BRAND AND STORE UPDATES
The Cheesecake Shop reports franchisee profits up by 7.5%
The bakery chain also plans to open 14 stores, including four in the U.K., by next year.
The Coffee Emporium launches charity initiative for Aussie farmers
Donations for every coffee sold will be given to Rural Aid’s Buy A Bale campaign.
BonBons Bakery unveils new grab-and-go concept store
Dubbed “Tmix”, the new store aims to provide low-calorie teas and handmade donuts.
Jamaica Blue opens two new stores in QLD and WA
Both outlets are the second sites in their respective areas.
Baskin-Robbins opens new site in Hamilton
The ice cream chain currently has around 80 stores in the country. Baskin-Robbins has officially launched their newest site in Brisbane, specifically located at the Portside Wharf in Hamilton. The ice cream chain is expected to offers its signature range of ice cream flavours, including Blueberry Panna Cotta, Choc Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Mousse Royale. “We look forward to meeting local families and invite them to celebrate the new store with us and experience the happiness of Baskin-Robbins’ decadent ice cream and desserts,” franchising partner Sai Kapila said. Currently, Baskin-Robbins has around 80 stores across Australia.
The Bavarian set to debut at Highpoint Shopping Centre
A new range of limited-edition meals and beers will also be added to their menu. Rockpool Dining Group-owned The Bavarian is set to expand in Victoria through their upcoming site in Highpoint Shopping Centre in northwest Melbourne. The fast casual chain will celebrate the site’s opening on August 31 by distributing 500 hotdogs for free to customers. In addition, a new range of limited-edition meals and beers will be on their menu starting from September 22 to 27. “We’re thrilled to be opening just in time for Oktoberfest and to be bringing a one-of-a-kind dining experience to North West Melbourne,” Rockpool Dining Group CEO Thomas Pash said.
