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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
McDonald's to open 30-50 new stores across Australia in 2025 to fill restaurant gaps as fast food market shows promising growth
McDonald's Australia CEO Joe Chiczewski has said that the company is set to open up to 50 new stores at new locations across the country in 2026. He said that the decision has been taken with the main focus to address 'restaurant gaps' across Australia. 'We're going to open more restaurants over the next 12 months,' Chiczewski told 'That is a key priority for our growth strategy. Not just the next 12 months, but over the next few years,' he said. This decision of McDonald's, one of the world's biggest fast food chains, comes at a time when many experts believe that the Australian fast food market is set to witness continued growth in 2025 with the success of several established brands and the rise of exciting newcomers, according to Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Chiczewski further signalled that Perth may see a large number of new restaurants. 'I would expect over the next 12 months that we would open somewhere between 30 and 50 restaurants,' he said. 'We're absolutely committed to continuing to invest in the Aussie community.' According to Sky News Australia, there are currently 1,050 McDonald's stores across the country. This comes as McDonald's announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, that the franchise would lock the prices of select popular menu items to help Australians struggling with the cost of living. Live Events Chiczewski stated that items such as the McSmart meal would remain $7, and Loose Change Menu items would remain $4. 'My commitment to Australian customers is clear: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can count on us for great value at Macca's,' he said, Sky News Australia reported. 'We're kicking off a year of value with a 12-month price promise on our McSmart Meal and Loose Change Menu. Since launching the McSmart meal, we're selling 600,000 McSmart meals a week,' he further stated. The announcement comes after the Fair Work Commission's ruling that McDonald's workers in South Australia are now able to negotiate better pay with their union and the franchise. Australia's fast food market size According to the IMARC Group, known for sector-specific research and consulting solutions, the Australian fast food market size reached USD 18.0 billion in 2024. The Group has projected that the market will reach USD 26.0 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.12% during 2025-2033.
Economic Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
McDonald's to open 30-50 new stores across Australia in 2025 to fill restaurant gaps as fast food market shows promising growth
AP McDonald's Australia CEO Joe Chiczewski has said that the company is set to open up to 50 new stores at new locations across the country in 2026. McDonald's Australia CEO Joe Chiczewski has said that the company is set to open up to 50 new stores at new locations across the country in 2026. He said that the decision has been taken with the main focus to address 'restaurant gaps' across Australia.'We're going to open more restaurants over the next 12 months,' Chiczewski told 'That is a key priority for our growth strategy. Not just the next 12 months, but over the next few years,' he decision of McDonald's, one of the world's biggest fast food chains, comes at a time when many experts believe that the Australian fast food market is set to witness continued growth in 2025 with the success of several established brands and the rise of exciting newcomers, according to Chiczewski further signalled that Perth may see a large number of new restaurants. 'I would expect over the next 12 months that we would open somewhere between 30 and 50 restaurants,' he said. 'We're absolutely committed to continuing to invest in the Aussie community.' According to Sky News Australia, there are currently 1,050 McDonald's stores across the country. This comes as McDonald's announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, that the franchise would lock the prices of select popular menu items to help Australians struggling with the cost of living. Chiczewski stated that items such as the McSmart meal would remain $7, and Loose Change Menu items would remain $4. 'My commitment to Australian customers is clear: 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can count on us for great value at Macca's,' he said, Sky News Australia reported.'We're kicking off a year of value with a 12-month price promise on our McSmart Meal and Loose Change Menu. Since launching the McSmart meal, we're selling 600,000 McSmart meals a week,' he further stated. The announcement comes after the Fair Work Commission's ruling that McDonald's workers in South Australia are now able to negotiate better pay with their union and the to the IMARC Group, known for sector-specific research and consulting solutions, the Australian fast food market size reached USD 18.0 billion in 2024. The Group has projected that the market will reach USD 26.0 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.12% during 2025-2033.
Sky News AU
03-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Australia set for fast food boost at McDonalds CEO announces '30 to 50' new stores nationwide
McDonald's Australia boss has revealed up to 50 new stores will open across the country in the next year. CEO Joe Chiczewski made the announcement on Thursday morning, and said the main focus of the new locations will be to address 'restaurant gaps' across Australia. 'We're going to open more restaurants over the next 12 months,' he said. 'That is a key priority for our growth strategy. Not just the next 12 months, but over the next few years.' Mr Chiczewski hinted Perth may see a large number of new restaurants. 'I would expect over the next 12 months that we would open somewhere between 30 and 50 restaurants,' he said. 'We're absolutely committed to continuing to invest in the Aussie community.' There are currently 1,050 McDonald's stores across Australia. It comes as McDonald's announced on Thursday the franchise would lock the prices of select popular menu items, in an effort to help Australians struggling with the cost of living. Mr Chiczewski said items such as the McSmart meal would remain $7, and Loose Change Menu items would remain $4. 'My commitment to Australian customers is clear, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can count on us for great value at Macca's,' he said. 'We're kicking off a year of value with a 12-month price promise on our McSmart Meal and Loose Change Menu. 'Since launching the McSmart meal, we're selling 600,000 McSmart meals a week.' Mr Chiczewski previously held the role of McDonald's Australia's chief restaurant officer. The announcement follows the Fair Work Commission's ruling this week that McDonald's workers in South Australia are now able to negotiate better pay with their union and the franchise.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Customer's insane hack to save $3 on McDonald's meal: ‘The math ain't mathing'
A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. A Macca's customer named Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a $5.95 Cheeseburger Happy Meal from the fast food giant was cheaper than buying a small Cheeseburger meal for $8.85. 'It's exactly the same thing but you get a toy with the Happy Meal,' she says in a TikTok video. 'The math ain't mathing,' the 36-year-old, who posts on TikTok under the name @danisaidyes, says. 3 A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. TikTok/@danisaidyes At the drive-through at her local McDonald's, the podcaster asks the employee how much a Cheeseburger Happy Meal would set her back. The worker confirms it is $5.95. Dani then asks how much a small Cheeseburger meal costs, and the employee replies that it is $3 more expensive. 'But they're like exactly the same thing but the Happy Meal comes with a toy,' she questions from her car. 'Yeah, pretty much,' the worker replies, adding she 'dies inside' every time someone orders the more expensive option without realising the hack. 'I feel bad for them,' the employee tells Dani during the friendly interaction. Some social media users have since shared their own Macca's hacks to outsmarting the system when it comes to paying for food, while others called Dani out for not 'gatekeeping' the Happy Meal trick. 'A McSmart meal is 7.95 and you get an extra side,' one person said. 3 An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Another added: 'I been on the McSmart meal for six months easy and now I'm seeing influencers talk about it. Watch them change it!?' 'Mate! Should have gate kept this. Watch the price of a Happy Meal go up,' another said. One person commented: 'It jumps from $5.95 to $11.95 if I order a six nugget Happy Meal instead of three, so works out the same if you order two three nugget Happy Meals then you get another drink and fries for the same price!!! That's my little hack.' 3 One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' Christopher Sadowski 'If you get a McSmart meal you get cheeseburger, small drink, small chips and either another cheeseburger, three nugs or McFlurry for $6.95,' one shared. An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' 'Hack? I've been doing this for years,' another said. Someone else offered up: 'They also sell 20 nuggets for $12.95 but 10 nuggets cost $10.95.' Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' A McDonald's spokesperson told the brand was all about affordability. 'Macca's has always been the home of value and affordability, and we know that promise is more important to our customers than ever. It's why our menu features a range of great value offerings and choices for everyone, from individuals to the whole family,' the spokesperson said. 'We love that some adults are choosing the great savings and fun of a Happy Meal! Even more are enjoying the unbeatable value of the McSmart Meal. For just $6.95, you can enjoy a Cheeseburger, Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink AND your choice of a second Cheeseburger, a Chicken n Cheese, Sundae or 3pc McNuggets. 'And don't forget our Loose Change Menu, offering 8 Macca's favourites for $4 and under, including the iconic Hamburger for just $2 or our famous 50c Soft Serve.'
