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November 2026

Macca’s opens new location in Sydney’s Crows Nest

Pallavi Mathur04 mins

McDonald’s Australia has opened in Crows Nest, investing more than $5 million into the local economy and offering more than 80 jobs across crew, barista, management and maintenance roles. The restaurant at 31 Willoughby Road will celebrate with a grand opening event on Friday, November 20, featuring an appearance from Ronald McDonald, cakes and balloons for customers. Local licensee Bernard Kelly owns and operates the new Macca’s, nearly 30 years after starting with the chain as a crew member. He now employs more than 700 people across seven North Shore restaurants: Victoria Cross, Gordon, North Ryde, Chatswood Interchange, Chatswood Concourse, St Leonards and Crows Nest. Chatswood East will soon join his restaurant network. “We’re excited to have opened the doors to Macca’s Crows Nest and to be creating more than 80 new jobs, along with training and development opportunities for people in the local community,” said Kelly. “The new restaurant gives customers a friendly and convenient place to enjoy their Macca’s favourites, whether they’re stopping by for a morning coffee, grabbing a quick meal or sitting down with family and friends. “As a local business, we are proud to support local charities and groups that are important to our customers and people, including Ronald McDonald House. “We look forward to serving up our great tasting, great quality menu and providing feel good moments for our customers.” The Crows Nest restaurant includes a McCafé and modern décor, and opens from 7 am to 10 pm Monday to Saturday and 7 am to 8 pm on Sundays and public holidays. Kelly also supports staff development through training and career opportunities. “McDonald’s invests millions of dollars into training and development initiatives each year, offering nationally recognised certifications in the food and retail sectors. “Having started my own McDonald’s journey as a crew member, I know first-hand the skills and opportunities a job at Macca’s can provide. We’re passionate about supporting our people to develop skills they can take with them throughout their careers,” Kelly said. McDonald’s is currently hiring for crew, barista, management and maintenance roles across Sydney’s North Shore. Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

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Pizza Hut adds pepperoni to its cheese-filled Stuffed Crust

Pallavi Mathur02 mins

Pizza Hut is putting pepperoni inside the crust as well as on the pizza, adding 20 slices alongside melted cheese in its new Pepperoni Stuffed Crust. As one of the leading pizza chains in the country – and globally – Pizza Hut continues to keep up with the demand for novelty and relevance with its innovations. The chain’s pizza-inside-a-pizza proposition takes its familiar cheese-filled edges one ingredient further. The upgrade is available on any large pizza*, so customers can keep their usual toppings and get the extra pepperoni around the outside. “We’re the OGs of Stuffed Crust. We invented it back in 1995, so we reckon we’ve earned the right to get a little carried away,” said Pizza Hut Australia’s Chief Marketing Officer, Nora-Kate O’Connell. “Thirty years on, we thought cheese alone was getting a little too comfortable. So, we threw 20 slices of pepperoni in there too. Have we gone a little overboard? Maybe.” Stuffed Crust already gave the edges a reason to compete with the toppings. Adding pepperoni makes that competition a little less fair, particularly on a pizza ordered by someone who usually treats the crust as a handle and leaves it on the plate. Pepperoni Stuffed Crust is available for a limited time from November 2, 2026, for an additional RRP $4.95. It can be ordered through the Pizza Hut app, online at pizzahut.com.au or in-store. Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

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Cocktail trees and G&Ts to feature in Fever-Tree’s summer Social Club

Pallavi Mathur04 mins

Fever-Tree is bringing spritz menus, bottomless brunches and cocktail trees to bars and restaurants across Australia this summer with Social Club. The national program takes inspiration from European summer afternoons spent over drinks with friends. Fever-Tree is working with venues across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on G&T Gardens, happy-hour menus and sundowner sessions, with each venue offering its own version of Social Club. At selected venues, groups can order Spritz Trees, colourful, tiered displays holding a selection of cocktails to share. “Australians have really embraced the spritz, but we’re now seeing people look beyond the classics and explore something new. There’s a growing appetite for lighter, more refreshing cocktails, and that’s opening up some exciting possibilities,” said Darren Dalzell, Senior Marketing & Partnerships Manager at Fever-Tree Australia. “Citrus and grapefruit flavours are proving particularly popular, alongside more floral and botanical combinations like elderflower. Taste has always been at the heart of Fever-Tree, and our mixers use naturally sourced ingredients to bring out the best in these flavours.” The drinks include familiar spritzes alongside a Paloma and a Mediterranean G&T: Limoncello Spritz – Italian limoncello brings sweetness, balanced by sparkling wine and Fever-Tree Sicilian Lemon Soda for a bright, zesty drink. Hugo Spritz – Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, mint and Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water make a light, floral combination. Paloma – Tequila and tangy grapefruit combine with Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda for a crisp citrus finish. Lime & Yuzu Spritz – Vodka and Fever-Tree Lime & Yuzu Soda combine sharp lime zest with delicate floral notes from Japanese yuzu. Mediterranean G&T – Gin is paired with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water, adding delicate herbal and botanical notes to the classic. Participating venues include Botanic House in Sydney and House of Bungalow in Surry Hills, plus Melbourne’s Rooftop Bar, Fleet Rooftop and Blossom Rooftop. In Adelaide, Merrymaker Rooftop Bar and Crowne Plaza are taking part. The program also includes Burly Bar in Currumbin Waters, Sofitel Brisbane and Cabarita Beach Bowls and Sports Club, along with Western Australia’s Bather’s Beach House in Fremantle, Island Brewhouse in Perth and Westin Perth. Social Club will run throughout the 2026/27 summer season. Source: Moxee Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

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Corelle extends its chip warranty to five years in brand refresh

Pallavi Mathur03 mins

Corelle has introduced a five-year chip warranty as part of a brand refresh that includes a new logo, updated packaging and dinnerware it says is five times more durable than before. The refresh arrives ahead of the festive entertaining season, with classic patterns and seasonal designs for everyday meals and special occasions. The plates and bowls are lightweight and stack compactly, leaving more cupboard space for the rest of the hosting kit. Dean Grice, Director of Marketing ANZ, Global Kitchen Brands, said, “Corelle has long been valued for its lasting durability, lightweight design and everyday affordability. “This brand refresh builds on those strengths, introducing a new 5-Year Chip Warranty (increased from the existing 3-year warranty), to give Australian consumers greater confidence. From busy family meals to entertaining, our focus remains on making quality, versatile dinnerware that is accessible and suited to the needs of Australian households.” Corelle has been made exclusively in Corning, upstate New York, since 1970. Its proprietary glass-forming process was invented there, and the company says it remains the only dinnerware maker in the world to use it. Its Vitrelle construction combines three layers of ultra-tough tempered glass to keep the dinnerware light while making it highly resistant to chips and cracks. Non-porous surfaces also resist staining, giving the range practical appeal for family breakfasts, weeknight dinners and tables crowded with guests. The low weight and compact size make the plates and bowls easier to pack for outdoor meals, picnics and camping trips than heavier ceramic alternatives. Corelle also presents durability as a sustainability benefit: fewer chipped or broken dishes mean fewer replacements. The updated packaging puts the warranty and durability claims front and centre, making those details easier to spot when shopping. The refresh began rolling out on October 12, 2026. Corelle dinner sets start at RRP $79 and are available through Global Kitchen Brands, Spotlight, BIG W and Amazon. Source: Closer Communications Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.

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