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Food and drink sales boosted by Jubilee holidays, dented by street parties
Food and drink sales boosted by Jubilee holidays, dented by street parties
Food sales increased by 8% over the five-day period.
Major chains announce menu changes due to lettuce shortage
The food shortage was a result of the floods, they said.
Popeyes’ South Korean comeback starting at the end of this year
The chain is looking to open hundreds of restaurants “in the coming years.”
Starbucks India operator launches all-new vegan product lineup
The range was developed in partnership with local plant-based food venture Imagine Meats.
7-Eleven opens 200th QLD store
The milestone arrives nearly 40 years to the day the chain opened its first store in the state.
Korean dessert cafe Sulbing to open takeaway-centric outlet in Melbourne, eyes interstate growth
Sulbing launched in Seoul in 2013 and has since grown to over 500 franchises.
McDonald’s highlights European flavours in new summer menu
Various items will be rolled out across two waves.
Pret A Manger signs franchise agreement with A&W to kickstart Canadian expansion
The first shop to trial the brand will be in Vancouver and plans to open this summer.
Comptoir Libanais swings to profitability but issues warning on inflation impact
The Lebanese restaurant group runs 21 restaurants and 4 franchises in the UK.
Honest Burgers launches New Orleans-themed special
It collaborated with The Garden of Eva, a startup that produces pickles and condiments with American Southern heritage.
Soonta launches franchise business model
The chain plans to expand into other popular suburbs and key regional areas of Victoria.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A trials delivery robots; Starbucks union workers create US$1m strike fund; Wingstop’s lemon pepper-inspired shoes
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KFC opens drive-thru restaurant in Wollert
The outlet at 13 Symphony Lane is owned and operated by RG Restaurants.
Grill’d donating $75,000 to charities addressing homelessness
For this month, the burger chain’s Local Matters fundraising program is going national.
Camy’s Chargrill Chicken signs first NSW franchise partner
The chain officially started to open the brand for franchisees in September 2021.
Concept Eight eyes share of growing plant-based food segment with two new virtual brands
Expansion for both Nature’s Wok and Plant Patty is expected to be announced in coming weeks.
Food and drink inflation could hit 10% this year, Wagamama owner warns
Despite the economic outlook, The Restaurant Group maintained it can still expect to meet full-year profit forecasts.
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