Australia

US gourmet cookie brand Crumbl eyes 15 stores down under

The brand is currently planning to open its first one in Sydney.

Krispy Kreme to give free OG doughnuts on 31 October

It will be given to anyone dressed in their most adorable or scariest Halloween costume.

Lebanese pizza brand OOSHMAN to celebrate World Manouche Day

The brand will be giving away free pizzas on 2 November.

Starbucks taps Braeden Lord as new CEO

Lord is currently the CEO of Gelatissimo.

Health-focused QSR Liv Eat opens first South Australian restaurant

The new restaurant will be located in Adelaide’s CBD.

Innovations in QSR could be rolled out in months thanks to Gen AI

Key AI applications include predictive forecasting, finance automation, and personalisation.

McDonald’s Halloween Boo Buckets debuts in Australia

It will be available from 17 to 30 October whilst stocks last. 

Oliver’s launch Australia-first conversational AI server “Ollie”

Customers can use natural speech to order at Oliver's drive-thru.

GYG posts Q1 FY2025 update

See below for the full financial update.

Crumbl announces Australia debut

The brand has 1,000 locations in the US.

The Cheesecake Shop and Make-A-Wish Australia launches unicorn cupcakes

This aims to support six-year-old Quinn’s dream to "fly with a unicorn" amidst her leukemia battle.