Australia

‘Pay-as-you-feel’ restaurant chain Lentil As Anything to close three remaining Melbourne stores

The chain, which has asked customers to pay in accordance to what they feel a meal was worth, has been operating for 21 years. 

Krispy Kreme, Hershey’s launch doughnut range

The trio of items includes a 7-Eleven exclusive flavour.   Krispy Kreme has teamed up with Hershey’s to create a limited-edition doughnut collection, available across the chain’s Australia and New Zealand stores from 22 February.

McDonald’s offers 40-piece Chicken McNuggets packs

The fast food giant also added a spicy sauce to its line up of condiments

Ben & Jerry’s waives initial franchise fees in Australia to bolster growth plans

The promotion is available for all new franchisees who sign up before 30 September 2022.

Red Rooster launches spicy fried chicken

The move is part of the brand’s ongoing transformation plan.

KFC, Peking Duk team up for festival-exclusive burger

The Peking Cluk Burger will be handed out for free all day long at the Feastival on Cockatoo Island on Sunday, March 13.

Guzman y Gomez launches ‘clean’ chocolate sauce

The new item is designed as a dipping sauce for their churros but customers can buy a solo tub for $2.

Pizza Hut Australia to host two-day e-sports tournament

The two winning teams of the double elimination-style tournament will win $5,000 in cash each.

Wahlburgers opens first Australian store

The site is part of an initial 20-store plan across Australia and New Zealand.

Sushi Sushi’s CEO believes NFTs will be a “permanent fixture” within their business

First in QSR Media, Scott Meneilly elaborates on the business’ new way of thinking about the potential of blockchain technology across their operations.

Domino’s plays Cupid anew with pizza proposal service

The complimentary service will be available from February 10, with all orders to be delivered on February 14.

The Cheesecake Shop sold to Australia-based investment firm River Capital

PAG Asia Capital owned the business for about five years.

Pizza Hut Australia owners on the hunt for targets with ‘wrinkles’: report

Founding partner Chester Moynihan thinks there is fertile ground for private equity over the next few months, according to the Financial Review.

Grill’d launches two 100% plant-based restaurants

The chain is also bringing back its Meat-Free Mondays promotion.

Flave CEO: We want to be synonymous with plant-based cuisine

Stuart Cook offers fresh details on the startup’s ambition to be a global business.

KFC pilots drone delivery service in QLD

The initiative is a partnership between KFC franchisee Collins Foods, Wing and Yum! Brands.