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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nando's accelerates Australian expansion with first drive-through
Nando's has launched its first drive-through in Roxburgh Park, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in a new phase of its growth strategy there. The outlet combines the drive-through with a traditional dine-in restaurant. The Roxburgh Park opening is part of a broader expansion plan, described by Nando's Australia and New Zealand CEO Amanda Banfield: 'Over the next three years [to 2028], we're planning to open another 25 Nando's restaurants across Australia and New Zealand, growing our workforce by 1,000 people. 'We've been privileged to be part of the Australian restaurant industry for 35 years, and this marks yet another milestone of how Nando's is evolving.' Nando's, which has set a target to establish 70 new restaurants in the Australian and New Zealand market by 2030, was quoted by 7NEWS: 'Over the years, Nando's has run a variety of trial concepts, including pick-up windows. However, this drive-through format is certainly the first of its kind for the brand and market. 'The Roxburgh Park drive-through represents the new generation of experience that Nando's is bringing to the ANZ market.' Nando's PERi-PERi recently announced its third location in the Montrose area of Houston in the US state of Texas. The chain had already established a joint venture with India's food service company K Hospitality to bolster its presence in the country, with plans to launch 150 new restaurants across Indian cities by 2033. Since its 1987 debut in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nando's has expanded in 24 nations across five continents, offering its signature 24-hour marinated, flame-grilled chicken. "Nando's accelerates Australian expansion with first drive-through" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
7NEWS
11-06-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Nando's serves up first Australian drive-thru restaurant and talks huge expansion over next five years
Hungry customers have a new way to pick up their next 'cheeky' order of peri-peri chicken, with Nando's pitting itself against other fast food giants by opening its first Australian drive-thru. The flagship restaurant has opened in Roxburgh Park in Melbourne, with Nando's saying it was driven by changing customer habits. Drive-thru sales generate up to 70 per cent of revenue for quick service restaurants, and close to four in 10 people say it is their preferred way of ordering food, reports QSR. 'We've been privileged to be part of the Australian restaurant industry for 35 years and this marks yet another milestone of how Nando's is evolving,' Amanda Banfield, the company's chief executive for Australia and New Zealand, said. Nando's plans to open another 25 restaurants across the ANZ region in the next three years, and 70 new stores by 2030. 'Drive-thrus like Roxburgh Park are a key part of that growth story,' Banfield said. Nando's also appeared to fire a shot at its competitors 'turning to AI', saying it wants its drive-thru experience to be 'unique, vibrant and enjoyable' for customers. Hungry Jack's confirmed this month it was using artificial intelligence to take orders after a customer posted their shock at being greeted by an AI assistant, rather than a human employee, at a restaurant in St Peters in Sydney. Hungry Jack's told it was trialling a new 'digital voice-activated customer ordering system'. More restaurants are set to be included in the trial before the end of the year. 'The test aims to determine the effectiveness of the technology in delivering service improvements,' the spokesperson said. 'Customer feedback will be sought during the trial period.' McDonald's and KFC are among eateries that have previously trialled AI-based order systems.
News.com.au
09-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Nando's to open first Australian drive-thru in major city, giving away free chicken
Nando's is set to open its first-ever drive-thru in Australia, with a flagship restaurant in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The store will open in Roxburgh Park in Melbourne's north on Tuesday June 10 at 11am, giving hungry customers the chance to pick up some Peri Peri chicken for lunch without leaving their car. To celebrate the launch of the flagship restaurant and drive-thru, customers will also be able to grab free quarter chicken and chips on the day of the launch – no purchase necessary and while stocks last. Drive-thru restaurants have become a key driver for revenue, making up approximately 60-70 per cent of overall revenue, according to QSR. The study found that 37 per cent of Australian consumers prefer to use the drive-thru method for ordering fast food compared to going in-store. Nando's Australia and New Zealand chief executive officer Amanda Banfield said the drive-thru marked the start of a new chapter for the restaurants, which has plans to expand further across the country. 'We've been privileged to be part of the Australian restaurant industry for 35 years and this marks yet another milestone of how Nando's is evolving,' she said. 'Over the next three years, we're planning to open another 25 Nando's restaurants across Australia and New Zealand, growing our workforce by 1000 people. 'Our goal is to open 70 new restaurants by 2030 – and Drive Thru's like Roxburgh Park are a key part of that growth story.' The new flagship restaurant will feature some of the business' 32,000 pieces of South African artwork, bustling Afro-Luso music, as well as bottomless drinks and the beloved sauce station.
West Australian
09-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Nando's to open first Australian drive-thru in major city, giving away free chicken
Nando's is set to open its first-ever drive-thru in Australia, with a flagship restaurant in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The store will open in Roxburgh Park in Melbourne's north on Tuesday June 10 at 11am, giving hungry customers the chance to pick up some Peri Peri chicken for lunch without leaving their car. To celebrate the launch of the flagship restaurant and drive-thru, customers will also be able to grab free quarter chicken and chips on the day of the launch – no purchase necessary and while stocks last. Drive-thru restaurants have become a key driver for revenue, making up approximately 60-70 per cent of overall revenue, according to QSR . The study found that 37 per cent of Australian consumers prefer to use the drive-thru method for ordering fast food compared to going in-store. Nando's Australia and New Zealand chief executive officer Amanda Banfield said the drive-thru marked the start of a new chapter for the restaurants, which has plans to expand further across the country. 'We've been privileged to be part of the Australian restaurant industry for 35 years and this marks yet another milestone of how Nando's is evolving,' she said. 'Over the next three years, we're planning to open another 25 Nando's restaurants across Australia and New Zealand, growing our workforce by 1000 people. 'Our goal is to open 70 new restaurants by 2030 – and Drive Thru's like Roxburgh Park are a key part of that growth story.' The new flagship restaurant will feature some of the business' 32,000 pieces of South African artwork, bustling Afro-Luso music, as well as bottomless drinks and the beloved sauce station.
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Major city scores first Nando's drive-thru
Nando's is set to open its first-ever drive-thru in Australia, with a flagship restaurant in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The store will open in Roxburgh Park in Melbourne's north on Tuesday June 10 at 11am, giving hungry customers the chance to pick up some Peri Peri chicken for lunch without leaving their car. Nando's will open its first-ever drive-thru restaurant in Australia on Tuesday in Melbourne's north. visit. Alex Coppel Credit: Supplied To celebrate the launch of the flagship restaurant and drive-thru, customers will also be able to grab free quarter chicken and chips on the day of the launch – no purchase necessary and while stocks last. Drive-thru restaurants have become a key driver for revenue, making up approximately 60-70 per cent of overall revenue, according to QSR. The study found that 37 per cent of Australian consumers prefer to use the drive-thru method for ordering fast food compared to going in-store. Customers can get their hands on a free quarter chicken and chips when visiting the store. Alex Coppel Credit: Supplied Nando's Australia and New Zealand chief executive officer Amanda Banfield said the drive-thru marked the start of a new chapter for the restaurants, which has plans to expand further across the country. 'We've been privileged to be part of the Australian restaurant industry for 35 years and this marks yet another milestone of how Nando's is evolving,' she said. 'Over the next three years, we're planning to open another 25 Nando's restaurants across Australia and New Zealand, growing our workforce by 1000 people. 'Our goal is to open 70 new restaurants by 2030 – and Drive Thru's like Roxburgh Park are a key part of that growth story.' The new flagship restaurant will feature some of the business' 32,000 pieces of South African artwork, bustling Afro-Luso music, as well as bottomless drinks and the beloved sauce station.
