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    News & Updates — Restaurant & Catering Australia

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    Media Release: Amex delivers $300,000 USD in Grants to 20 Small Aussie and Kiwi Restaurants Making a Positive Impact in Local Communities

    Full Media Release HERE
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    Dec 11, 2025, 4:35:47 PM
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    Dining in 2026: What Australian Operators Can Expect From the Year Ahead

    Dining in 2026: What Australian Operators Can Expect From the Year Ahead
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    R&CA
    Dec 10, 2025, 5:41:17 AM
    People raising a mix of colourful drinks in a cheers gesture, including mocktails and non alcoholic beverages, at a dining table.
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    Zero is the New Normal

    Zero is the New Normal: How the Low and No Alcohol Shift is Reshaping Foodservice in 2025 and Beyond There ...
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    Restaurant & Catering Australia
    Dec 3, 2025, 10:25:46 AM
    A family representing multiple generations enjoying a meal together in a warm restaurant setting, sharing pizza, salad and pasta around the table.
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    How Different Generations Dine: What Operators Need to Know in 2025

    How Each Generation Dines in 2025 and What to Expect in 2026 If you work in foodservice you already know that ...
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    R&CA
    Nov 26, 2025, 11:46:49 AM
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    Pizza: Profit, Speed and Consistency

    Pizza: A Winning Menu Item When Christmas Pressure Peaks
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    R&CA
    Nov 18, 2025, 8:55:43 AM
    Barista in a café smiling as he processes a digital payment for a customer, representing how technology enhances everyday hospitality service.
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    AI in Hospitality: The Quiet Fix for a Loud Staffing Crisis

    AI in Hospitality: The Quiet Fix for a Loud Staffing Crisis As the summer season ramps up, one issue ...
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    R&CA
    Nov 12, 2025, 1:00:13 PM
    Owner of a café standing confidently at the bar while a staff member prepares drinks in the background — representing small business operators supported by R&CA’s IR service.
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    Don’t Get Caught Out This Season — Why IR Support Matters More Than Ever

    Don’t Get Caught Out This Season — Why IR Support Matters More Than Ever Running a café, restaurant, or ...
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    R&CA
    Nov 4, 2025, 2:26:04 PM
    Setting the scene is more than just lights and a tree.
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    The secret sauce for the festive season a fresh music mix. 

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    OneMusic
    Nov 3, 2025, 1:17:06 PM
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    Melbourne Cup 2025 – Your Game Plan for Foodservice Success

    Melbourne Cup 2025 – Your Game Plan for Foodservice Success Next Tuesday isn’t just another big day — it’s ...
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    R&CA
    Oct 28, 2025, 4:03:24 PM
    A café owner and team discuss marketing strategies around a table with laptops, coffee, and printed materials, highlighting collaboration and planning in a foodservice business.
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    Why Smart Marketing Is as Important as a Great Menu

    Marketing: The Essential Ingredient for Foodservice Growth In foodservice, the operators who market well stay ...
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    R&CA
    Oct 21, 2025, 3:27:59 PM
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