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Wednesday 21 October 2026

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Ex-Hell Pizza franchisee sentenced tax evasion 19th October 2026 /

Ex-Hell Pizza franchisee sentenced tax evasion

A Wellington-region fast-food franchisee has been sentenced to 10 months of home detention in the Porirua District Court for over $500,000 in tax evasion.


Thirty years of outrage with disruptor Hell Pizza 16th October 2026 /

Thirty years of outrage with disruptor Hell Pizza

Behind the headline-grabbing irreverence of Hell Pizza lies a story of business resilience.


MrBeast Burger NZ Hits the Road 24th October 2025 /

MrBeast Burger NZ Hits the Road

MrBeast Burger is hitting the road in New Zealand this summer, with the launch of the brand’s first food truck outside of the United States.


Frucor Suntory seals new deal to take bigger slice of QSR market 27th June 2024 /

Frucor Suntory seals new deal to take bigger slice of QSR market

The drinks manufacturer and distributor adds a third nationwide quick service restaurant contract to its portfolio, this time partnering with a nationwide pizza chain.


Liquidation for Lord of the Fries 21st June 2024 /

Liquidation for Lord of the Fries

The company behind vegan quick service restaurant franchise, Lord of the Fries, has been placed in liquidation.


Bumper dividends at McDonald’s NZ 10th June 2024 /

Bumper dividends at McDonald’s NZ

The NZ subsidiary of the quick service restaurant giant saw both revenue and profit rise as sales and rental income grew.


Popeyes’ NZ opening slated for 29 April 22nd April 2024 /

Popeyes’ NZ opening slated for 29 April

US fried chicken chain Popeyes has circled Monday 29 April for the opening of its first New Zealand store in Takanini, Auckland.


Record sales for Restaurant Brands but profit halves… 26th February 2024 /

Record sales for Restaurant Brands but profit halves…

The group achieves record annual sales of $1.3bn but rising input costs and an increasing wages bill squeeze margins.


Lord of the Fries for sale for $1.2m 9th February 2024 /

Lord of the Fries for sale for $1.2m

Vegan takeaway franchise business Lord of the Fries has been put up for sale with a $1.2m pricetag.


Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 December? 1st December 2023 /

Fresh Cuts: What’s new for the week to 1 December?

What has the QSR fraternity cooked up for the festive season? Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut and Subway unveil new Christmas treats.


Food retailer, QSR brands head to Westgate development 28th September 2023 /

Food retailer, QSR brands head to Westgate development

A new Asian supermarket and a handful of quick service brands are heading to a retail development in Auckland’s Westgate, where US retail giant Costco opened its first New Zealand store.


Christchurch puts call out for food trucks 27th September 2023 /

Christchurch puts call out for food trucks

Christchurch City Council is calling for registrations of interest to operate mobile food truck or trailers at allocated sites throughout the greater Christchurch and Banks Peninsula areas.