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New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
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.
Nando’s leans on design edge to win drive-thru site race
The chain targets premium locations beyond traditional QSR clusters.
Macca’s scores FIFA World Cup 26™ tie-up with new meals, merch
It also introduces a new “Goal-den McFlurry” with Caramilk.
QSR Media Awards 2026 opens for nominations
Three new categories has also been added to the awards programme.
Leaders and investors take centre stage at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
Zarraffa’s Coffee expands North with new Smithfield drive-thru
Up to 30 jobs are expected to be created at the new location.
San San brings sandwich giveaway to Randwick opening
The new outlet is located at Shop 37/73 Belmore Road.
KFC extends partnership with DoorDash
The partnership enables DashPass members to have no delivery fee for KFC orders.
Australia raises minimum wage by 4.75%
It will take effect on 1 July.
QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026 returns to Sydney
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
Collins Foods completes German KFC restaurant acquisition
The group acquired eight restaurants from JJ Restaurant GmbH & Co. KG.
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