Australia
Subway sees climb in cookie sales
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.
Restaurant optimisation needs to be a focus in 2022, experts say
Thought leaders point out the challenges chains need to know in order to adapt.
Sushi Sushi’s Cavill Avenue store on the market for $1m in cryptocurrency
The move comes amidst a growing interest in the altcoin space across markets.
McDonald’s steps back in time with reopening of first Australian restaurant
The Yagoona store will adopt 1970s prices and reduce the hamburger to its original 20 cents for a limited time on 17 December.
Royal Stacks now offering franchise model for VIC-based operators
It has plans to expand nationally in the next two years.
7-Eleven continues West expansion with new stores
The company’s investment in WA is expected to hit 50 million by 2022.
Hello Harry opens store in North QLD’s Cairns Esplanade
This is the chain’s fifteenth franchised store.
Subway opens four restaurants in NSW, QLD
More openings and more refreshed next-generation restaurants are planned before the end of 2021.
Huxtaburger to launch “Bar and Dine” concept as brand explores new formats
The Geelong site will open its doors to the public on December 29.
The NPD Group: Foodservice industry ‘adapted well’ to lockdowns
Within the QSR segment, lattes experienced the greatest growth during Q3.
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