Collins Foods

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Collins Foods is an Australian publicly listed restaurant operator and major KFC and Taco Bell franchisee, running quick-service restaurants across Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.

Hamilton, Queensland, Australia

About Collins Foods

Collins Foods is an Australian-based, publicly listed restaurant operator best known as one of the largest KFC and Taco Bell franchisees in Australia and Europe. Headquartered in Hamilton, Queensland, Collins Foods owns and operates hundreds of quick-service restaurants under the KFC and Taco Bell brands across Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. While collinsfoods.com is the corporate site for investors and company information, day‑to‑day customer transactions are processed at the individual KFC or Taco Bell restaurant you visit, or via that brand’s online ordering platforms and apps.

A Collins Foods-related charge may appear on your bank or card statement after you purchase food or drinks at a KFC or Taco Bell restaurant operated by Collins Foods. The descriptor might show as “COLLINS FOODS,” “KFC,” “TACO BELL,” or a variation that includes the restaurant location (for example, “KFC HAMILTON QLD” or “TACO BELL NETHERLANDS”). Charges are typically one‑time amounts for in‑restaurant, drive‑thru, or click‑and‑collect orders, but you may also see separate charges for delivery orders placed via brand apps or partner platforms. In some cases, you might notice a temporary authorization hold (often a small or rounded amount) that later updates to the final purchase total once the order is completed.

If you’re unsure about a Collins Foods charge, start by checking recent visits to KFC or Taco Bell, including drive‑thru, late‑night orders, or meals someone else in your household may have purchased using your card. Compare the statement date and amount with your paper or email receipt, or review your order history in the relevant KFC or Taco Bell app or website. For questions about an individual transaction, contact the specific restaurant listed on your receipt or visit the KFC or Taco Bell regional website for customer service contact forms and phone numbers; corporate queries can be submitted via the contact details at collinsfoods.com. If a charge looks incorrect or unauthorized, first speak with the restaurant or brand customer service about a refund or adjustment, and then, if needed, dispute the transaction with your bank or card issuer.

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  1. COLLINS RESTAURANTS MA REDLYNCH AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from Collins Foods instead of KFC or Taco Bell?

Collins Foods is the franchise operator behind many KFC and Taco Bell restaurants in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands, so some card processors use the corporate entity name "Collins Foods" (or a variation) in the billing descriptor. Other times, the charge may reference both the brand and location, such as “KFC [SUBURB]” or “TACO BELL [CITY]." If the date and amount line up with a recent visit to one of these restaurants, the charge is likely for that purchase.

What amounts do Collins Foods (KFC/Taco Bell) charges typically appear as?

Most Collins Foods-related charges are one‑time restaurant payments, commonly ranging from about AU$5–AU$25 for individual meals and AU$20–AU$60 (or local currency equivalents) for family buckets, party packs or larger group orders. If you ordered through a delivery service, taxes, delivery fees and surcharges can make the total higher than your base food price. The exact amount should match the total on your in‑store receipt or your online/app order confirmation.

Can Collins Foods place authorization holds or pending charges on my card?

Yes. When you pay by card, your bank may first show a temporary authorization hold, which can be a rounded amount or an estimate before the final total is captured. This is common with contactless and online orders. The pending amount should update to the actual purchase total within a few business days; if a hold doesn’t drop off after that, contact your bank and, if needed, the restaurant you visited.

Does Collins Foods offer subscriptions or recurring billing for KFC or Taco Bell?

Collins Foods does not typically run ongoing subscription-style food plans, so most customers will only see one‑time charges for each visit or order. However, promotional programs, limited-time passes, or app-based offers (where available) may temporarily create recurring or pre‑scheduled orders. If you see a repeating charge, review your KFC or Taco Bell app account for any saved orders, passes, or memberships, and contact brand customer support to clarify or cancel.

How do I get a receipt or verify a Collins Foods (KFC/Taco Bell) transaction?

If you ordered in-store or via drive‑thru, your paper receipt will show the restaurant name, time, and total that should match your statement. For online or app orders, check your email for an order confirmation or log into the relevant KFC or Taco Bell app/website to view your order history. If you no longer have your receipt, you can often ask the specific restaurant (with the date, time and amount) to look up the transaction, or contact KFC or Taco Bell customer care in your country with those details.

How do I request a refund or correct an incorrect Collins Foods charge?

First, return to or call the specific KFC or Taco Bell restaurant where you made the purchase and explain the issue (such as duplicate charges, incorrect amount, or items not received). Many billing and product issues can be resolved at store level with a refund or adjustment processed back to your card. If you can’t reach the restaurant or the issue remains unresolved, use the customer service contact form or helpline on your local KFC or Taco Bell website; as a last resort, you can also dispute the charge with your bank or card issuer.

How can I contact Collins Foods or the right support team about a charge?

For day‑to‑day billing and order questions, contact the individual KFC or Taco Bell restaurant shown on your receipt, or use the customer care channels listed on your country’s official KFC or Taco Bell website (email/contact form and, in many regions, a phone number). Collins Foods’ corporate site at collinsfoods.com provides investor and corporate contact details but does not typically handle single-transaction customer service. When you reach out, have your receipt, approximate date/time, card type, and transaction amount ready so support can quickly locate your payment.

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