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The Coffee Club parent eyes Hong Kong IPO
The Coffee Club parent eyes Hong Kong IPO
The group plans to be listed by the end of the year.
2 hours ago
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
Red Rooster overhauls brand positioning with new ad push
The refresh also updates menus, uniforms, social media, and store design.
6 hours ago
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
Macca’s spices up breakfast with Honey Sriracha lineup
The chain is also extending breakfast service to 11:30 a.m. in restaurants.
6 hours ago
Social Media Wrap: Chatime massive opening week; Oporto unveils new after-hours bundle; The Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton collaboration
Social Media Wrap: Chatime massive opening week; Oporto unveils new after-hours bundle; The Cheesecake Shop Bridgerton collaboration
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
6 hours ago
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
7 hours ago
Guzman y Gomez profits jump 44.9% despite US wider losses
Guzman y Gomez profits jump 44.9% despite US wider losses
The brand continues to profit from strong interest from Australian consumers.
3 days ago
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Rising costs keep restaurant menus expensive into 2026
Menu inflation is expected to settle near the historical 2%–3% range.
3 days ago
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki.
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
Grill’d adds chicken to Oscar Piastri burger range
This coincides with an extended sponsorship deal with the Melbourne-born Formula 1 driver.
Social Media Wrap: Char'd Chicken enters chicken shop war; Betty's Burgers introduces bun alternative; Domino's brings back iconic snack
Social Media Wrap: Char'd Chicken enters chicken shop war; Betty's Burgers introduces bun alternative; Domino's brings back iconic snack
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
Sizzler plots Australia return in 2027
The casual restaurant chain was brought back by the Minor Hotels group.
McDonald’s floods market with free McPops
McDonald’s floods market with free McPops
The deal is part of its Macca’s Year of Value promise.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises taps ex-McDonald’s executive as CEO
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises taps ex-McDonald’s executive as CEO
Andrew Gregory will start at Domino’s no later than 5 August 2026.
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
Soul Origin expands breakfast and lunch menu
The new offerings are available across the chain’s outlets, with store-specific pricing.
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QSRs pivots to digital as e-wallet use surges
As ordering moves to apps and kiosks, brands risk losing their identity.
5 days ago
Technology
Sushi Sushi bets on loyalty platform to lift traffic as price cuts lose appeal
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Customers get a $1 voucher for a hand roll upon signing up.
Design
Gloria Jean’s weaponises ‘envirohacking’ to drive Australian sales
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‘Envirohacking’ principles seek to influence purchasing behaviour.
Research
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
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A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
Executive insights
Get to know Blue Coral Concepts’ new Managing Director
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The group owns Five Guys, Ribs & Burgers, and Italian Street Kitchen brands.
Event News
1 in 12 Australians often get their first job from the fast-food chain.
