Australia

2023: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the Australian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.

Lone Star Rib House and Brews 5th SA restaurant

The brand currently has 12 restaurants.

Recent food safety changes may leave food businesses non-compliant

Significant changes in food safety regulations on Friday, 8 December, might have left many food businesses on the wrong side of compliance and susceptible to problems. The new Standard 3.2.2.A outlining three additional requirements for food businesses across all states and territories in Australia that must be considered.

Tim Hortons to open 150 outlets in South Korea 

The brand plans to open them in five years.

Oliver’s open new restaurants in Pheasants Nest

The new restaurants are located on Hume Highway.

Subway releases mini film for ‘Cookiemas’ campaign

The campaign was delivered by Subway ANZ’s integrated agency collective ‘Team Fresh’.

No ‘mass exodus’ in GYG leadership team :GYG spokesperson

Read here for Guzman y Gomez’s full statement.

Can fast-food restaurants become 100% digital?

Experts break down possible challenges and solutions for this concept.

Domino’s marks 40 years in Australia with new dessert

The new menu is a spin on the favourite Choc Lava Cake.

GYG taps Erik du Plessis as new CFO

du Plessis will take on the role in April 2024.

Red Rooster releases summer swimwear merch

The Australian chicken brand partnered with Budgy Smuggler.

Mad Mex to hand out 500,000 vegan tacos

This is in celebration of the brand’s expansive vegan menu.

Soul Origin brings back collaboration with KitKat

This is both brand’s second collaboration in a row.