Australia
Red Rooster expands menu with Parmi range
Red Rooster expands menu with Parmi range
It includes a Parmi Burger, Parmi Rippa, Loaded Chips, and a Kids Cheeseburger.
Global players bet big on Australia’s fast-food outlook
Growth in discretionary spending and menu trends is drawing the brands in.
QSRs take over Aussie dining with value menus and digital orders
Rising costs drive diners toward more affordable meals.
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
The refresh also updates menus, uniforms, social media, and store design.
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
The chain is also extending breakfast service to 11:30 a.m. in restaurants.
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
Foodservice traffic inches up as deals and QSR drive growth
Lunch drove gains, reversing three quarters of falling traffic and spending.
Restaurants and cafes saw record high closures in 2025
The industry is facing several intense pressures, such as rising costs.
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
The casual restaurant chain was brought back by the Minor Hotels group.
Australian QSR market to hit $37b as menus pivot
Brands are focusing on emphasising their healthy options and digital services.
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
The new offerings are available across the chain’s outlets, with store-specific pricing.
Sushi Sushi unveils loyalty programme
Welcome rewards include a voucher for a $1 sushi hand roll.
Australia food delivery on track to double by 2034
Frequent promotions and discounts are also encouraging more regular orders.
Grill’d launches largest CBD restaurant in Melbourne
The venue spans two levels, serving both takeaway customers and sit-down diners.
Could the rise of self-service technology affect QSRs?
7 in 10 Australians prefer self-service as checkout options.
Piccolo Me parent Fabe buys South Australian chain Bean Bar
This brings the total of 50 sites operated by the group.
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