Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's enters Pokemon collab; KFC Canada's holiday vinyl record bucket toppers; Taco Bell reveals its cafe concept | QSR Media
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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's enters Pokemon collab; KFC Canada's holiday vinyl record bucket toppers; Taco Bell reveals its cafe concept

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

McDonald's partners with Niantic for Pokemon mobile game collaboration in the US. More from Sports Illustrated.

KFC Canada launches vinyl record chicken bucket toppers. More from Toronto Sun.

Taco Bell unveils its cafe concept. More from The Mirror US.

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