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US cafe chain Black Rock Coffee Bar raises $294m in IPO
US cafe chain Black Rock Coffee Bar raises $294m in IPO
The chain sold over 14.7 million shares
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Sushi Sushi to launch in the Middle East with Kudu
The brand plans to open 40 locations by 2035.
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Weekly Global Wrap: US-chain Potbelly acquired by gas station chain; Cracker Barrel tables restaurant remodelling plans; McDonald's Japan cracks down on scalpers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks China's price tag; Noodle's & Company mulls sale; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers sold for US$700m
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Americana eyes local brands to franchise; Chipotle launches rewards programme for college students in the US; Taco Bell rethinks AI voice ordering in drive-thrus
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Cracker Barrel returns to old logo after public backlash; McDonald's plans to lower combo meal prices in the US; Jollibee confident to maintain momentum
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Pizza Hut announces its largest global menu launch
The new menu will be launched in at least 20 countries.
Korean fast food chain LOTTERIA debuts in the US
The new restaurant spans about 2,300 sq ft and includes a drive-thru.
McDonald’s launches new digital initiative to cut down wait times
The brand will use geofencing tech to accurately predict when to prepare an order.
Jollibee partners with global girl group KATSEYE for limited-edition merch
It features the Shared Dream Tank Top, Chickenjoy Gnarly Box Tee, and Double Drop Denim Tote.
CoCo Bubble Tea expands footprint with new openings in Canada and the US
It also plans to open a new location in Saskatoon later this year.
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King to close last urban restaurant in Hong Kong; US fast-food chain saw sales jump after Bitcoin payment adoption; Little Caesars use robots for deliveries in LA
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Krispy Kreme unveils turnaround plan to boost profitability
The company posted a net loss of $441.1m in Q2.
Restaurant Brands International’s net income drops to $189m in Q2 2025
However, the international segment shines with comparable sales up 4.2%.
Weekly Global Wrap: Aussie chain's billion dollar goal; US Burger King offers cheapest coffee; Popeyes four-store launch in Mumbai
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Piccolo Me enters Lebanon, eyes Middle East growth
It plans to expand in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Shake Shack posts 20% YoY rise in licensed revenue in Q2
Adjusted EBITDA rose by 24.8% to $58.9m.
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