Australia
Foodco names Richard Goodman as chief executive officer
Foodco names Richard Goodman as chief executive officer
Serge Infanti, who has been with the group for over 30 years, is now serving as executive chairman.
Subway opens restaurant in Mansfield, Victoria
The latest restaurant is part of the brand’s continued efforts to transform their guest experience.
Domino’s becomes founding client of new creative agency It’s Friday
The agency said it will give a “connected service offering” across creativity, media, CX and PR.
‘We’re just getting started’: El Jannah’s Brett Houldin on Lebanese chain’s roadmap to become a national name
The ex-Craveable Brands boss shares details in how the revitalised brand is building a best-in-class franchisor approach.
Roll’d announces drone delivery deal with Wing
Drone delivery has always been part of the chain’s goals.
Guzman y Gomez to open 20th VIC restaurant
This follows a recent hiring spree where they offered over 4,000 jobs.
Bruce Feodoroff returns to Pie Face as CEO
This is the third stint for him at the chain.
Hyper-personalised pricing, more smart-tech amongst projected trends in 2022
Customers do not have a single acceptable price point for each menu item, one analyst suggested.
Yum Brands’ The Habit Burger Grill eyes Australian expansion
Asia-Pacific general manager Yang Ming Ong named the country as one of the chain’s seven target markets in the region.
Subway sees climb in cookie sales
The sandwich chain sold almost 357,900 additional cookies in 2021 compared to 2020.
Ingredient swaps, shorter hours: how chains are coping with Omicron-induced disruptions
Recent Google data showed user mobility in VIC, NSW and ACT declining the most in the last six weeks to 10 January.
Subway to launch footlong-themed pool toys
Last December, the brand teamed up with Budgy Smuggler to create Footlong and Six-Inch swimwear.
Gelatissimo seeking development and franchising head to lead domestic growth plans
It is eyeing an additional 10 new store openings in Australia.
Schnitz launches take on Vegemite parmy
This was inspired by tennis player Ash Barty, who coined the feed the "unofficial dish" of the Aussie Open.
Rashay’s co-founder hands out free rapid antigen tests in Sydney
The initiative comes as Aussies increasingly search for the single-use items.
McDonald’s unveils limited edition swimwear range
The range is available from $55 exclusively at Budgy Smuggler stores and online.
Daniel’s Donuts opens store in Rosebud
The chain initially had a pop up in the town early last year.
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