#Fast Food
Fast food CEO takes home ‘Rising Star’ award
Young leader gets prestigious accolade at QSR awards.
What happened on the weekend: Penalty rate cuts commenced, the minimum wage increased
Two decisions of the Fair Work Commission took effect on weekend – An immediate 3.3% increase in the minimum wage; and a staged variation in penalty rates under the Hospitality, Fast Food, Retail and Pharmacy Awards. The decisions do not apply to people employed under enterprise agreements or in other sectors (eg nurses, police, paramedics, […]
How the Fair Work Commission’s penalty rate cuts will affect your business and employees
The Fair Work Commission recently ruled that Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail, pharmacy and fast-food industries. The Fair Work Commission heard evidence from 143 lay and expert witnesses during a prolonged period of deliberation. In addition 5,900 submissions were received from State […]
Is that a torn note in your till? Melbourne restaurant in hot water for unlawful deductions
A Melbourne fast food restaurant has been officially cautioned by the Fair Work Ombudsman after a random audit discovered a range of unlawful deductions were being taken from staff wages.
Banana Blossom growing on the health path
“People are more interested in what they are eating these days, so I think our timing was good and we had enough time to get our concept right,” Ben Thomas, co-founder and owner of Banana Blossom Asian Salads, tells Dynamic Business.
The entrepreneur making lunchtime healthy
It’s been a big decade for Sumo Salad founder Luke Baylis. Since opening his first store in 2003, the health conscious entrepreneur has changed the way Australians eat lunch – and grown his business into a fast food staple.
Fast food chain Carl’s Jr. has big plans for Australia
Global fast food chain Carl’s Jr. has made sales records in New Zealand, opening eight stores in the past 18 months. Now they’ve set sights on Australia.