Australia
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.
Grill’d launches $5 HFC burger deal for loyalty programme members
The promotion lasts until May 8.
Hungry Jack’s UNO promotion returns with $140m in prizes
Prizes include Suzuki cars and motorcycles and free fuel for a year with Shell.
Schnitz turns to tiered pricing to combat cost pressures, reach valuable Gen Z
In his first interview with QSR Media, CEO Brenton Howie details the chain’s customer satisfaction play and why he believes in “doing the basics well.”
Huxtaburger celebrates 4/20 with limited edition hemp-based offering
The burger brand partnered with BUDS for the product launch.
Roll’d adds two new fillings to bánh mì range
A dollar for every bánh mì sold from 25th April to 15th May will be donated to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation.
Hungry Jack’s launches Jack’s Cafe across WA restaurants
The state-wide launch is part of the business’ plan to roll out the beverage brand across all 450-plus locations by June.
Donut King partners with PlayStation to launch limited edition donuts
The six-week promotional period will also feature a giveaway, prizes of which include five PlayStation 5 consoles.
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses opens first drive-thru site
The store also includes a brand new cold drinks menu that features a shake made with cake.
Boost Juice, Betty’s items now part of Virgin Australia’s new in-flight and lounge menus
The partnerships are a “game-changer” for the Virgin Australia guest offering, the airline company said.
Muffin Break launches sixth ‘Bean Poll’ as federal election nears
Results will be posted to Muffin Break’s Facebook page the evening before the official election.
Domino’s charity arm partners with BlazeAid to support disaster-affected communities
BlazeAid has a team of 32,000 dedicated volunteers working to help Aussie farmers.
Melbourne-based New York Minute introduces plant-based options
It currently has ten locations.
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