US burger giant Wendy’s announces 200 Australian restaurants in “hypergrowth” plan
American burger giant Wendy's has revealed plans for "hypergrowth" in Australia, plotting to open more than 200 restaurants from 2025.
Would you like AIs with that? Chatbots are coming to drive-thrus
Fast Food chains like Wendy's and White Castle are bringing AI voice assistants to drive-thrus, which may have a knock-on effect in Australia.
Inside Mr. Charlie’s, the vegan McDonald’s that wants to redefine fast food
Mr. Charlie's is a tongue-in-cheek vegan alternative to McDonald's with a serious message behind it. We went to San Francisco to try it out.
Why more casuals have converted to permanent employment at Woolworths than McDonald’s
Almost two years ago, casual workers were given the right to convert to permanent employment. So, how have Australian employers been managing the process?
US burger chain Wendy’s is coming to Australia
The iconic brand is reportedly the world’s third largest quick service restaurant burger chain, with about 7000 outlets worldwide.
McDonald’s Australia facing $250 million Federal Court claim over unpaid rest breaks
Workers' union SDA is seeking backpay and compensation for more than 250,000 current and former staff of McDonald’s it claims have been systematically denied 10-minute rest breaks.
The Kid Laroi, Stranger Things and World Rugby: Five unlikely post-pandemic brand collaborations
Collaborations, partnerships and experiences are three strategies companies have used this year to make themselves stand out. Here are five examples for you to learn from.
Brands come out in force for April Fools: Here are 12 of the best
It's the day pranksters welcome with glee, and brands plan for weeks (sometimes months) out. So which Aussie brands got in on the action this year?
McDonald’s faces Federal Court claim over alleged mistreatment of hundreds of workers
The SDA has lodged a multimillion-dollar claim in the Federal Court against McDonald’s Australia, alleging current and former workers have been denied paid rest breaks and misled about their rights.
Third McDonald’s franchisee faces court for allegedly denying workers paid rest breaks
Three South Australian McDonald’s franchisees are facing allegations of workplace breaches in the Federal Court, after the South Australian Branch of the SDA lodged a landmark case.
From Lorna Jane to Hungry Jack’s: Here are 2020’s PR winners and sinners
This year, we witnessed some organisations bury into reputational damage, while others won customers over through innovation and connection.
Big Mac vs Big Jack: McDonald’s drags Hungry Jacks to court in burger stoush
McDonald's has sued Hungry Jacks, claiming its new burger, the "Big Jack", is a rip-off of its flagship "Big Mac".