A major fast-food chain has replaced drive-through workers with artificial intelligence software and a video of a customer’s encounter with the new tech has gone viral. In the eerie TikTok, a woman films herself approaching the menu of a Wendy’s restaurant in the US and ordering a dessert from anContinue Reading
The personal details of pizza lovers across Australia have been compromised in a cyber attack on Pizza Hut. The popular fast-food chain, with 251 restaurants across the country, revealed it had been hacked in an email to customers on Wednesday. “In early September, we became aware of a cyber securityContinue Reading
Fans of popular cafe chain Joe & The Juice have been rocked by the Danish company’s shock exit from the Australian market. Having previously served juices, sandwiches and other snacks at multiple locations across the country, customers have been left “devastated” to see the cafe suddenly vanish from our shores.Continue Reading
Fast-food giant Wendy’s is one step closer to bringing its iconic square patties to Australia after a signing a deal to open 200 stores nationwide. The American fast-food giant signed a deal with Pizza Hut-operator Flynn Restaurant Group to build hundreds of stores over the next decade. Wendy’s is knownContinue Reading
A woman thought she’d scored a bargain purchasing a set of dining chairs from Facebook Marketplace — but now, years later, she’s discovered where they really came from. American woman Marlie Tressler bought the “cute” black and white striped chairs from Facebook Marketplace three years ago and set them upContinue Reading
The head of KFC restaurants in Australia maintains the fast-food chain is committed to value and won’t be increasing menu prices in the immediate future despite inflationary pressures. “KFC’s continued market leadership in value, quality and taste metrics has validated its strategy to prioritise long-term brand health over short-term marginContinue Reading
KFC Australia is resisting an increase to menu prices because it wants to be thought of as “great value” as Aussies cut back on spending. Instead of increasing prices to deal with inflationary pressures, it will cut expenses elsewhere. Drew O’Malley, the managing director and chief executive of KFC AustraliaContinue Reading
US fast food giant Wendy’s has announced it plans to roll out “hundreds” of stores in Australia in the not-too-distant future. Speaking exclusively to the Australian Financial Review, Wendy’s chief development officer Abigail Pringle said she was convinced there was an appetite for the chain’s signature burgers, fries and frostyContinue Reading