Australia
Chatime goes beyond bubble tea with Nongshim noodle combo launch
Chatime goes beyond bubble tea with Nongshim noodle combo launch
Customers can get a $9 bundle with a Nongshim Cup Noodle and a regular Chatime drink.
33 minutes ago
What’s hot on Australian menus in 2026
Smash burgers, hot honey, and global flavours are leading Australia's menu evolution.
4 hours ago
San San weighs franchising as store expansion hits funding limits
The sandwich chain targets 15–20 outlets as fit-out costs rise.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: The Cheesecake Shop’s new Cookie Pies; Oporto celebrates Wollert opening; Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed Cinnamon Scrolls is back
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Luke’s Bánh Mì hits Lonsdale Street with new coloured baguettes
The brand aims to open 30 stores by 2027.
5 days ago
Six-point gap emerges as Australians scale back QSR spending
Baby Boomers are driving the decline, with 51% reducing their QSR spending.
5 days ago
El Jannah, DoorDash serve up another partnership chapter
Customers can get El Jannah's charcoal chicken at half price on DoorDash until 30 June.
GYG drives into Apple CarPlay era with in-car ordering
Orders placed through CarPlay are linked to GYG’s GOMEX loyalty programme.
Macca’s unveils new three-tier McSmart value range
The launch coincides with the continued availability of its Loose Change menu.
Firehouse Subs adds chicken, spice to suit Australian tastes
The chain plans 15 Southeast Queensland restaurants within three years.
New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.
The Coffee Club offers free remakes under new Coffee Guarantee
The policy covers all 16 hot and cold espresso-based drinks.
Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
It is also the first restaurant in the state of Victoria.
Grill’d turns burger sales into $90k boost for childhood cancer charity
This is in partnership with Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri.
Craveable Brands renews partnership with DoorDash
The news follows the renewal of its delivery partnership with KFC.
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