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LEON opens second drive-thru restaurant
The chain is aiming to have 100 locations by the end of 2022.
McDonald’s plant-based burger comes to Australia for limited trial
Co-developed with Beyond Meat, the McPlant is made with a patty made from peas, rice, potatoes, and beetroot.
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Banjo’s is banking on its drive-thru arsenal to reignite interstate growth
CEO and managing director Jessica Saxby talks about the brand’s surging digital sales and how exactly they are avoiding the “Great Resignation”.
Muffin Break adds Berry White Choc Duffin to premium Fancy Collection range
The Duffin will also be available for a limited time through Menulog.
Krispy Kreme opens store in VIC’s Highpoint Shopping Centre
To celebrate the opening, the Highpoint store gave away 7,000 Original Glazed doughnuts for free.
KFC unveils limited-edition Christmas in July jumpers for fans, pets
Two new Christmas sauces were also launched as part of the campaign.
Paris Baguette Singapore opens first “café-retail” concept
The concept may be rolled out regionally if proven successful.
Guzman y Gomez opens 9th WA restaurant
The opening also follows the chain’s recent announcement of their revamped app and breakfast burrito.
Marrybrown launches Japan-inspired menu
In the past year, Marrybrown said it incorporated various flavours from Korea, Thailand and Italy.
Appetite for F&B apps up as time-crunched Southeast Asians become more cost-conscious
Indonesia saw the largest growth in app downloads with nearly 88% YoY.
Subway Singapore launches “upgraded” versions of Italian sub
The options are available starting June 29.
Just Eat hikes restaurant commissions by 1%
The British market is exempted from the commission hike.
Just 6% of Brits order takeaway several times per week: YouGov
29% or three in ten Brits buy takeaway food less than once per month.
Black Sheep Coffee to make Liverpool debut
The opening is part of three new additions to Liverpool ONE’s F&B line-up.
Four Slim Chickens restaurants to open on July 4
This will bring the fast casual brand’s UK portfolio up to 26 sites.
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