Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks plans layoffs; Yum! Brands names new KFC CEO; Shake Shack targets 1,500 more restaurants in the US | QSR Media
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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks plans layoffs; Yum! Brands names new KFC CEO; Shake Shack targets 1,500 more restaurants in the US

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

Starbucks plans layoffs. More from AP.

Yum! Brands names Scott Mezvinsky as new KFC CEO. More from USA Today.

Shake Shack targets 1,500 restaurants in the US for long-term expansion plans. More from Fox Business

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