Weekly Global Wrap: McDonal'ds add lemonade to US menu; Starbucks China unveils new sugar-free coffee; DoorDash rolls out delivery robots | QSR Media
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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonal'ds add lemonade to US menu; Starbucks China unveils new sugar-free coffee; DoorDash rolls out delivery robots

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

McDonald's adds lemonade permanently to its menu in the US. More from Today.

Starbucks China unveils new sugar-free coffee range. More from China Daily.

DoorDash rolls out food delivery robots in LA. More from Los Angeles Times.

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