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US burger brand’s comeback: Wendy’s makes its new Australian debut

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The arrival of the first Australian location in 40 years will kickstart national expansion. It acquired the license in June 2023, adding 260 locations to its portfolio which now extends to more than 2900 restaurants across seven brands, generating US$5 billion sales. Today it has just two Sydney sites and two locations in Melbourne.

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Carl’s Jr’s Australian licensee collapses into administration

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The initial response to the news on social media channels such as Reddit included some praise for the burger offer but mostly questioned the cost and quality of the burgers, service and choice of locations. The US brand launched here in 2016 choosing a Central Coast location to kickstart its growth.

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Australian doughnut chain Lukumades launches in Singapore 

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The new Lukumades Singapore store is a vegan-friendly and Halal-certified location. Founded in 2016 in Melbourne, Lukumades is known for its loukoumades, which are bite-sized Greek doughnut balls. Australian doughnut chain Lukumades has launched its first presence in Singapore, with a brick-and-mortar store on Arab Street. and $12.

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Harrolds exits Pacific Fair after rent negotiations fall through

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Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds has, effective immediately, shuttered its Pacific Fair, Gold Coast, location after months of negotiations with landlord AMP Capital fell through. The menswear and womenswear store, situated across two levels, was launched in 2016. “We

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How Unilever, Mars Food and Kellogg’s are working with Yume to reduce food waste

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Katy Barfield founded Yume, a food redistribution platform designed by the industry for the industry, in 2016. Finding the root cause According to Barfield, Australias geographical location plays a large role in the industrys waste crisis. million tons of food waste generated annually.

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Daniel’s Donuts to open 15 stores in three months

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The company purchased the Hogan’s Corner space to add to its 25 other locations in Victoria. Daniel’s established its first store in 2016, and now offers more than 50 different flavours of donuts, including Vegan and Gluten Free versions. It trades from 5am to midnight.

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‘Calculated and audacious’: Massive fines for sushi chain which exploited staff

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million for exploiting migrant workers, including underpaying staff $653,129 between February 2016 and January 2020. The outlets traded as Sushi Bay, except for one store located at Miranda Westfield, which traded as Moduwa Ramen and Bar. Former Sushi Bay outlet operators are facing record penalties of $15.3

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