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Honest Burgers launches New Orleans-themed special
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.
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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.
Just Eat Takeaway bosses readying for multi-billion dollar writedown on Grubhub sale — report
It announced last month that it is actively working with advisers to find a strategic partner for a partial or full sale of Grubhub.
PizzaExpress names former KFC managing director Paula MacKenzie as CEO
MacKenzie left KFC just last March.
KFC set to trial first delivery-only kitchens
The first one is due to open in London.
Tortilla gobbles Mexican chain Chilango for £2.75m
The listed group described Chilango as a “highly complementary brand.”
GlobalData’s Mark Dempsey: QSRs ‘likely’ to steal market share from FSRs in coming years
He will share a trends presentation at the upcoming QSR Media UK Conference & Awards.
DP Eurasia’s four-month sales up 57%
Store count grew to 816 from 775.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Devon
Multiple stores are planned for the Southwest, the chain said.
Higher food and drink sales in Britain's cities as workers, visitors return
Sales growth is being driven by higher spend and increased prices rather than by more frequency.
Texas Chicken Malaysia opening over 100 restaurants by 2030
More drive-thru restaurants and expanded delivery services are part of the plan.
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