Schnitz: serving up unique flavours with an appetite for growth

Sarah Stowe

For all schnitzaholics out there, we’ve got some news that will tickle your tastebuds. Melbourne-based go to for hand-made, pan cooked schnitzels has some solid expansion plans this year. We spoke to Schnitz chief executive Andrew Dyduk about the chain’s national roll out plans.

Schnitz had an eventful year in 2015, with 17 new restaurants opening up across Victoria, New South Wales, the ACT, and Queensland, eight of these outlets being franchised. But Schnitz is not stopping there. The brand has big plans to bite into more states and territories across the country.  

“In 2015 we invested a lot of time and money developing our corporate infrastructure to allow for sustainable growth in the coming years,” explains Dyduk.

Although the fast food business is highly competitive, Schnitz has tapped into a market niche by offering unique flavours of rolls and wraps which also cater for various dietary requirements. The menu offers meat and vegetarian menu choices, not to mention gourmet salad options for the health conscious.  

“These fresh, made to order products, together with our hugely popular chips, have been a big part of our success,” says Dyduk.

“In our research, there isn't an Aussie market that doesn't love a schnitty and when they try our hand-made, pan-cooked schnitzels they'll have a new appreciation for what quality tastes like,” says Dyduk.

Schnitz is looking to expand into more metropolitan cities and regional towns in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, with a goal of introducing the brand to a wider customer base.