News
First-ever QSR Media Middle East Awards to recognise innovation, growth in Gulf’s QSR sector
First-ever QSR Media Middle East Awards to recognise innovation, growth in Gulf’s QSR sector
																					
							The deadline for nominations is extended to 8 August.
						
					
					
				Experts to decode QSR industry shifts
																					
							Thought leaders lead discussions about economic challenges, trends, and loyalty.
						
					
					
				Flash Coffee taps former Fore Coffee exec Bardon Matthew as CEO
																					
							He is tasked with improving operations and pushing forward the company’s growth plans.
						
					
					
				Americana Restaurants to bring Greek brand carpo to the Gulf
																					
							Flagship stores are set to open by late 2025.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global Wrap: Fast casual leans on loyalty programmes; Yum! Brand in talks to merge India franchisees; Krispy Kreme appoints new CFO
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
						
					
					
				Macca’s expands breakfast menu with McGriddles range
																					
							It will be available starting 9 July.
						
					
					
				Qatar sets legal framework for cloud kitchen operations
																					
							It aims to cut errors, speed up licensing, and support digital food business growth.
						
					
					
				McDonald’s Australia announces one year price freeze for value meal deals
																					
							The McSmart Meal will remain under $7.
						
					
					
				Cinnabon opens 25th Australia store in Melbourne Central
																					
							To celebrate, the first 50 customers will receive exclusive Cinnabon-themed goodies.
						
					
					
				Camy’s Chargrill Chicken to open new Oran Park location
																					
							It’s scheduled to open on 12 July.
						
					
					
				Magnolia Bakery drops limited-time Banana Matcha Pudding
																					
							It features vanilla pudding, matcha, bananas, and vanilla wafers.
						
					
					
				Hungry Jack’s launches pub-inspired menu range
																					
							The brand reimagined some of the classics into its menu.
						
					
					
				Retail Food Group hires former Subway exec to grow Firehouse Subs
																					
							The group plans to open 165 Firehouse Subs restaurants in 10 years
						
					
					
				Starbucks rival Luckin Coffee makes US debut
																					
							The brand opened two sites in New York.
						
					
					
				Red Rooster launches limited-time Cheeseburger
																					
							It has also added two online-exclusive items.
						
					
					
				Samosa Singh unveils new logo, brand packaging to target younger consumers
																					
							The brand will also be updating its menu.
						
					
					
				Mark van Dyck resigns as CEO and MD of Domino’s Pizza Enterprise Limited
																					
							Jack Cowin will return as Executive Chair.