Australia

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

The announcement follows earlier openings in Rochedale, Westmead and Burnside. 

Over 850,000 customers took to the Bean Polls in the lead up to this year’s federal election.

Combos and upsized meals were popular and contributed the most to growth in the quarter.

CEO Samantha Bragg shares her take on how to make the brand even more accessible, and where she believes lies the next area of competition for the chicken segment.

The coffee brand sold $2 tokens across stores and facilitated direct donations from customers to support the fundraising.

Of those tracked by GapMaps, Soul Origin, KFC and Schnitz lead openings

The brand confirmed growth within Melbourne and teased “taking the Huxtaburger brand experience to new states and [t]erritories.”

The Mexican chain was recently valued at $1.2 billion.

This includes a $10,000 cash prize.

Voting closes on 20 May, with results being posted to Muffin Break’s official Facebook page the evening before the official election.

Milksha Australia’s director Jeffrey Lin details plans to establish a presence in every state.

71% of members indicated that the loyalty programmes have an impact on how much and how often they purchase.

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

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

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.