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Jan 10: Macca's Lunch new menu, Buns from Home has new CEO

Macca’s Launches Summer Menu Featuring Vegemite Collaboration

The Australian McDonald’s, known as Macca’s, has introduced an array of new items as part of its summer menu. The standout addition is the Vegemite McShaker Fries, created in collaboration with Vegemite, a quintessentially Australian spread. Alongside this, Macca’s is bringing back fan-favorite items like the McOz Burger.

Sources: Macca’s Official Website

Barney Goff Takes Over as CEO of Buns from Home

Barney Goff, founder of Buns from Home, has returned as the CEO of the London-based bakery chain after the resignation of Shereen Ritchie. Under Ritchie’s leadership, the brand expanded to 21 locations across London. Goff’s transition to the leadership role marks a return to founder-led management.

Sources: Bakery Info Article

Bartaco Elevates Anthony Valletta to CEO; Scott Lawton Becomes Chairman

Bartaco, a trendy taco chain known for its coastal vibe, has announced that Anthony Valletta will take over as CEO. Scott Lawton, the company’s co-founder and current CEO, will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board. Valletta’s promotion is part of Bartaco’s strategic succession plan, ensuring continuity in leadership as the brand expands.

Sources: Newswire Announcement

McDonald’s Chronicles CosMc’s Journey and Vision

McDonald’s released a press statement highlighting the evolution and potential of CosMc, its innovative beverage-focused concept. The CosMc brand emphasizes compact, digitally enhanced designs, catering to modern consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their beverage choices. McDonald’s envisions CosMc as a spinoff concept with the potential to redefine the fast beverage industry.

Why it matters: This marks McDonald’s foray into standalone beverage-focused ventures, potentially opening new revenue streams.

Sources: McDonald’s Corporate Article

Gong Cha Collaborates with POP MART

Gong Cha, the global bubble tea franchise, has partnered with POP MART, a popular blind-box collectible brand.  This is one of the ways tea franchises are trying to diversify the revenue stream. 

Sources: B&T Article