Australia
Boost Juice's four closed Gold Coast stores to reopen after franchisee enters liquidation
Boost Juice's four closed Gold Coast stores to reopen after franchisee enters liquidation
Read the full statement from Boost Juice here.
11 hours ago
Italian Street Kitchen makes Adelaide debut on Currie Street
Additional Adelaide locations are already in the pipeline.
1 day ago
US seafood chain Bubba Gump Shrimp Co to debut in Australia
The chain is heavily inspired by a film starring Tom Hanks.
2 days ago
Schnitz signs exclusive multi-year agreement with Uber Eats
The brand is also integrating its loyalty programme into Uber Eats.
2 days ago
Subway to launch new loyalty scheme as Subcard closes
The loyalty programme will close on 31 August 2026.
6 days ago
Collins Foods completes transition of 20 Taco Bell restaurants
The company said it is on schedule to complete the transfer.
6 days ago
Who’s really driving restaurant spending?
Different age groups also have different reasons to dine.
Domino’s launches Star Wars-inspired macarons
The new limited-time menu was launched on Star Wars Day.
QSR chains position value as primary driver of traffic growth
Deal-led visits and bundles drive QSR traffic as consumers trade down channels.
Chatime unveils new Matcha range nationwide
The range includes Brown Sugar, Jasmine, and Earl Grey Matcha milk teas.
Firehouse Subs to debut in Brisbane
The brand’s opening is led by its master franchisee, Retail Food Group.
Aussies wants more health-concsious food on the menu
Meanwhile, vegan and plant-based meals have declined for the third time.
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
GapMaps names new CEO
GapMaps plans to scale its AI-driven SaaS platform across global enterprise markets.
Fuel surcharge may trim fast-food spending
Pressure on petrol costs tests pricing tactics across Australia’s dining sector.
Dine-in declines as more Aussies order delivery
Revenues from dine-in dropped from 31% in 2024 to 20% in 2025.
Soul Origin launches SO Tiger Bun range
The launch is in partnership with Rugby League star Jarome Luai.
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