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QSRs face $36.6b food waste burden as New South Wales mandates recycling from July
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QSRs face $36.6b food waste burden as New South Wales mandates recycling from July
Waste reduction delivers 7-to-1 payback but training gaps and turnover prevent most QSRs from capturing gains.
9 minutes ago
Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut operations in $2.7b deal
Yum! Brands to sell Pizza Hut operations in $2.7b deal
Yum!’s board approved the deals, which are expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
4 hours ago
El Jannah, DoorDash serve up another partnership chapter
El Jannah, DoorDash serve up another partnership chapter
Customers can get El Jannah's charcoal chicken at half price on DoorDash until 30 June.
6 hours ago
GYG drives into Apple CarPlay era with in-car ordering
GYG drives into Apple CarPlay era with in-car ordering
Orders placed through CarPlay are linked to GYG’s GOMEX loyalty programme.
7 hours ago
Macca’s unveils new three-tier McSmart value range
Macca’s unveils new three-tier McSmart value range
The launch coincides with the continued availability of its Loose Change menu.
8 hours ago
Retail Food Group scales Firehouse Subs as property costs tighten
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Retail Food Group scales Firehouse Subs as property costs tighten
Woodall says drive-thru demand is strong but higher rents and build costs are challenging long-term site sustainability.
1 day ago
KFC unveils new era of boneless chicken, store design globally
KFC unveils new era of boneless chicken, store design globally
It is also updating its visual identity, including changes to its bucket design.
1 day ago
Social Media Wrap: Boost Juice unveils Toy Story kids cup; GYG launches Family Fries; Chatime’s $2 off deal
Social Media Wrap: Boost Juice unveils Toy Story kids cup; GYG launches Family Fries; Chatime’s $2 off deal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.
2 days ago
The Coffee Club offers free remakes under new Coffee Guarantee
The Coffee Club offers free remakes under new Coffee Guarantee
The policy covers all 16 hot and cold espresso-based drinks.
2 days ago
Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
Market entry and brand reach take focus at QSR Media Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media's flagship industry event is back.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's trials new AI system; Starbucks mulls Japan business sale; Chipotle targets more international restaurants
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
Wendy’s opens first drive-thru in Australia
It is also the first restaurant in the state of Victoria.
6 days ago
Grill’d turns burger sales into $90k boost for childhood cancer charity
Grill’d turns burger sales into $90k boost for childhood cancer charity
This is in partnership with Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri.
6 days ago
Nando's bets on drive-thru and site precision to win ANZ
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Nando's bets on drive-thru and site precision to win ANZ
Drive-thrus dining-in and demographic data now drive every new Nando's site decision across Australia and New Zealand.
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Firehouse Subs adds chicken, spice to suit Australian tastes
The chain plans 15 Southeast Queensland restaurants within three years.
1 day ago
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New categories added to QSR Media Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for Australia's leading QSR awards programme.



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