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Johnny Rockets to open 100 Australian units

October 25, 2016

Johnny Rockets is planting a flat in Australia, partnering with JR Restaurants Australia to bring 100 units to the country. The first restaurant is set to open June 2017, in Gold Coast, Queensland, according to Johnny Rockets President of Operations and Development James Walker, President of Operations and Development, Johnny Rockets, in a company press release.

"We're excited to partner with Stuart McAuliffe and Samuel Elderfield of JR Restaurants Australia on this expansion, especially given Australian's taste for high-quality food and the popularity of American culture," he said.

All restaurants will reflect Johnny Rockets 2.0 technology, including self-ordering kiosks, high-efficiency kitchen equipment and table-top ordering and payment systems. The addition of these elements differentiates Johnny Rockets from the competition in the market, offering guests an authentic experience coupled with speed and service, Walker said.

"Johnny Rockets is a concept with a long history of excellent flavor and quality, something we know Australians will embrace," said Stuart McAuliffe, director, JR Restaurants. "We looked at many brands, but what really stood out to us about Johnny Rockets was the similarities between California and Australia, from the culture to the appearance, we know this is a dining environment that Australians crave."

Johnny Rockets' franchise partners operate more than 160 restaurants outside the U.S., and the brand plans to continue its aggressive expansion in 2017, according to the release.