Australian Mexican Fast Food Leader GYG has officially opened its newest restaurant in Caboolture, Queensland, with thousands of guests flooding both the restaurant and drive-thru on opening day. The milestone marks a major win for the GYG crew and franchisees, reinforcing the brand’s momentum in the booming Mexican fast food franchise market.

The launch generated strong local buzz and highlighted the rising popularity of GYG in Queensland, adding to the brand’s expanding footprint across Australia.

GYG Recognises Top Franchisees at Yellow Heart Awards

GYG recently honoured its outstanding operators at the 2025 Yellow Heart Franchisee Awards, recognising high-performing franchise partners and announcing Michael “Timbsy” Timbs as Franchisee of the Year. Known for his leadership, culture, and unwavering team support, Timbsy personifies GYG’s approach to franchise operations and demonstrates the brand mission in action every day.

Four New GYG Franchise Openings in Nine Days

The Caboolture opening follows an impressive run of four new GYG franchise launches across multiple states:

• 1 Oct – GYG Bendigo, Victoria

• 2 Oct – GYG Mermaid Waters, Queensland

• 8 Oct – GYG Albury, New South Wales

• 9 Oct – GYG Collingwood Park, Queensland

These launches generated major community engagement, boosted further by popular promotional offers such as the $5 burrito special. This streak forms part of the broader rollout of planned new GYG store openings driving nationwide growth.

GYG Continues to Lead Australia’s Fast Food Franchise Sector

With rapid expansion, high-performing locations, and strong consumer demand, Guzman y Gomez remains one of the fastest-growing franchises in Australia. The brand continues to attract franchise buyers seeking scalable growth, operational support, and a powerful food-led business model.
(source: GYG)