McDonald’s appears to be bucking the downward trend for the ‘quick service restaurants’ (QSR) sector in Australia. The popularity of fast-food has been dropping, according to the latest findings...

New research from UK health group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) has found that more than half the meals served in UK restaurants are high in salt. The results of the survey come as World Salt...

Australian restaurant franchise Mad Mex will introduce chicken approved by the RSPCA as a standard in their NSW and ACT restaurants. The Company says the initiative is part of ‘BiteMark’, its ongoing...

Australian-owned and operated Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd will close all its stores across Australia for an hour on Saturday 9 March 2013 for specialised training. Domino’s are remaining mum about...

Chinese authorities have destroyed nearly two tonnes of chocolate cake imported into the country by furniture giant Ikea on the grounds that the cake violated food quality standards. The Shanghai quarantine...

The Brisbane City Council has called for tenders for ‘mobile food facilities’ at several locations around Queensland’s capital city. The self-contained food  and beverage trucks, which will operate...

Former Eagle Boys Franchise Development Manager Phill Tucker has been appointed the new Head of Business Development for Franchised Food Company (FFCo). Specialising in the ‘fun treats market’, the...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to McDonald’s in relation to its “Send to Friends” e-marketing campaign for McDonald’s Happy Meals. Various...

For many forecasters of 2013 predictions, there is a predicted focus on vegetables and healthier meals, in line with on-going global concerns regarding obesity. Some groups have predicted that restaurants...

Recent research on US consumers’ expanded usage of restaurants and retailers for catering has found that fast-casual restaurants are expected to outperform all other players. Consumer research company...