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Bunsen Burger chain to argue they are not 'fast food'

Summary

The High Court has granted Ducalla Limited, trading as Bunsen Burger, leave to challenge a decision that classified its outlets as a fast‑food establishment, a classification that led to the refusal of a visa permit for a non‑national chef de partie. Ducalla argues that Bunsen is a full‑service restaurant, with over 75% of customers receiving table service, and that the food is cooked to order rather than pre‑cooked or quickly prepared. The company contends that the department's review decision, which upheld the earlier refusal, was unreasonable and irrational, citing a lack of evidence that the food met the fast‑food definition. Ducalla also claims the department breached fair procedures and natural justice by failing to engage adequately with the applicant over the chef role and by not providing sufficient reasons for applying Section 4 of the Employment Permits Regulations 2024. The case is adjourned to January for further proceedings.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Bunsen Burger chain to argue they are not 'fast food'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2025-11-10 Publication

Why: "In order to fall within the definition of fast food outlet, the food served in the restaurant must be either 'pre-cooked' or 'quickly prepared', or both, to fall within the definition," it is submitted. CNI source report

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