Australia

Hungry Jack’s raises over $1.52m for Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish Australia has been supporting critically ill children in the Australian community for the past 36 years.

Guzman y Gomez opens 39th Sydney store

To celebrate the opening, the chain offered $5 burritos and bowls, free coffee, along with a live mariachi band.

Magellan Financial Group agrees to sell stake in Guzman y Gomez

The transaction is expected to be completed in two tranches in June and July, generating an estimated pre-tax profit on the sale of $34 million in FY22.

Domino’s registered charity signs one-year partnership with Disaster Relief Australia

Give for Good will be contributing $100,000 over the next 12 months to the disaster relief organisation’s ‘Project Resilience’ goal.

Zambrero on track to reach 200-store milestone in June

The chain recently opened its 197th local restaurant, located in Burpengary.

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.

TGI Fridays ANZ operator OKd to offer sub-franchising opportunities

This makes Australia the first of over 60 markets to sub-franchise the brand. 

Guzman y Gomez launches soft serve dessert

Currently, it’s available in over 50 of their restaurants.

Mad Mex relaunches 1kg Big Burrito

A limited number of luchador masks are also up for grabs.

Sweet potato chips, plant-based nuggets amongst items in Oliver’s new kids menu

The menu was designed by the chain’s own accredited dietician.

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.

Muffin Break opens store at Hervey Bay

The outlet will be giving away free coffee on May 3 to celebrate the opening.

Guzman y Gomez to open restaurant in Burnside

The latest opening will be followed by three additional drive-thru restaurants set to open before the end of their financial year.

Hungry Jack’s UNO promotion returns with $140m in prizes

Prizes include Suzuki cars and motorcycles and free fuel for a year with Shell.