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For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst

Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.

For Milksha, Australia’s bubble tea market has yet to burst

Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.

Amidst the industry’s push for repeat transactions, Soul Origin wants to make a leap in customer loyalty to help drive future initiatives

Making a leap with loyalty will also help Soul Origin explore opportunities to get a bigger bite of “shoulder” dayparts, COO Adam Neill said.

Potential acquisitions on the menu for Burgertory as it looks to mark its territory in the country’s burgeoning burger scene

Burgertory, currently with 18 company-owned and operated restaurants, will be starting its franchise arm over the next 12 months.

Schnitz turns to tiered pricing to combat cost pressures, reach valuable Gen Z

In his first interview with QSR Media, CEO Brenton Howie details the chain’s customer satisfaction play and why he believes in “doing the basics well...

‘Restaurant precincts with significant appeal’: How Burrito Bar is forging its path to become a multi-brand franchisor

CEO Shaun Butcher details how the company found success in its early adoption of virtual brands and how it is informing its approach to growth.

The global supply chain crisis caused widespread disruption for the entire industry. Now KFC is setting up for future growth by reimagining operations

Australia managing director Richard Wallis explains why he believes technology is “becoming the new operations.”

Offering value amidst cost pressures, according to Hungry Jack’s CEO

Chris Green also expounds on the brand’s digital focus, the potential of targeting upselling and their new compensation model for managers.

Are Australian chains ready to enter the subscription economy?


Healthier food options are forecasted to 'experiment' with subscriptions
 this year.

‘We’re a steady, reliable business’: The Cheesecake Shop managing director sees ‘renewed vigor’ post-River Capital acquisition

Ken Rosebery shares his outlook for the year and shares how they are responding to inflationary pressures.

Sushi Sushi’s CEO believes NFTs will be a “permanent fixture” within their business

First in QSR Media, Scott Meneilly elaborates on the business’ new way of thinking about the potential of blockchain technology across their...

Flave CEO: We want to be synonymous with plant-based cuisine

Stuart Cook offers fresh details on the startup’s ambition to be a global business.

‘We’re just getting started’: El Jannah’s Brett Houldin on Lebanese chain’s roadmap to become a national name

The ex-Craveable Brands boss shares details in how the revitalised brand is building a best-in-class franchisor approach.

Hyper-personalised pricing, more smart-tech amongst projected trends in 2022

Customers do not have a single acceptable price point for each menu item, one analyst suggested.

Yum Brands’ The Habit Burger Grill eyes Australian expansion

Asia-Pacific general manager Yang Ming Ong named the country as one of the chain’s seven target markets in the region.

Ingredient swaps, shorter hours: how chains are coping with Omicron-induced disruptions

Recent Google data showed user mobility in VIC, NSW and ACT declining the most in the last six weeks to 10 January.

Restaurant optimisation needs to be a focus in 2022, experts say

Thought leaders point out the challenges chains need to know in order to adapt. 

Roll’d banks on stronger omnichannel arsenal, branding as it readies for international expansion

Founder Bao Hoang reflects on the chain’s performance the past year and explains why they are constantly pivoting their branding strategy.