Top-tier brands were duly recognized for their outstanding work in foodservice.

For the fifth year in a row,QSR Mediacontinues to celebrate the very best of the quick service restaurant and fast casual industry in Australia.

Held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, the awarding ceremony lauded entries that were judged for their innovation, creativity, execution, and overall impact.

The winners of the 2018QSR MediaDetpak Awards are:BEST DIGITAL INITIATIVESubway Australia – Subway Live FeedBEST BRAND TRANSFORMATIONBanjo's Bakery CafeBEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVESubway Australia – Subway Live Feed

BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGNGuzman y Gomez – #BringCalHome

BEST NEW CONCEPTPokéd

RISING STARBianca Azzopardi | CEO, Zambrero

BEST INNOVATION – FOOD & BEVERAGEBurger ProjectBEST INNOVATION – HEALTHBakers Delight – Wholegrain Lo-Fo Loaf

BEST LOYALTY PROGRAMRed Rooster – Red Royalty

SQUAD OF THE YEARMuffin Break Victoria

QSR MEDIA SUPPLIER OF THE YEARForbidden Foods2018 MULTI-SITE RESTAURANT OF THE YEARGuzman y GomezSPECIAL RECOGNITIONHuxtaburger

HALL OF FAMEDon Meij | CEO & Managing Director, Domino’s Pizza

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Over 450 executives attend 5th QSR Media Detpak ConferenceCoinciding with the awards ceremony was the annualQSR MediaDetpak Conference, which gathered over 450 executives from top local and international QSR brands.

The whole-day event featured a roster of 36 speakers and panelists who discussing current issues, latest food and beverage trends, and other pertinent concerns facing the foodservice industry. The conference also featured its first multi-site technology stream, which featured mini-sessions on payment methods, blockchain, and drone delivery.

Speakers and panelists included Franchise Council of Australia Executive Chairman Bruce Billson, craveable brands Group CEO Brett Houldin, Minor DKL Group CEO Nick Bryden, Subway Vice President for International Ian Martin, Chatime Australia General Manager Carlos Antonius, Retail Food Group CEO Richard Hinson and Dr. Sam Prince, founder of the Sam Prince Group.

TheQSR MediaDetpak Conference and Awards is considered to be Australia's largest multi-site restaurant conference.