International
McDonald's Corporation grows global systemwide sales 11% beating earnings estimates
McDonald's Corporation grows global systemwide sales 11% beating earnings estimates
The group’s adjusted earnings per share were $2.83, beating industry forecasts.
Wendy’s Q1 US sales fall but sees growth in international markets
Global system-wide sales dipped 5.5%. In Q1
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's warn of weak Q2; Customers help improve Burger King's Whopper; Subway shuts more than 700 restaurants in the US
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Papa Johns posts 3% YoY sales decline, hits $1.20b in Q1 2026
Total revenue fell by 7.7% to $478.6m.
Wingstop’s system-wide sales up 5.9% YoY to $1.4b in Q1
Revenue for the quarter rose 7.4% to $183.7m.
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
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Starbucks global sales rise 6.2% in Q2
Revenue rose 9% to $9.5b, or 8% on a constant currency basis.
Domino’s international same-store sales dip 0.4% in Q1
Sales in the US fell short of the group’s expectations.
Starbucks to enter Georgia through Alshaya Group partnership
The first outlets are set to open in summer 2026 in Tbilisi’s Vake district.
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
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Jersey Mike’s announces IPO plans
The group has said it has confidentially submitted a draft registration to the SEC.
Uber buys Prosus stake in Delivery Hero for $318.06m
The tech-based platform is buying 4.5% shares from Prosus.
Jollibee enters Final Fantasy XIV universe with limited-time collab
The collaboration runs until 31 May.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle relaunches rewards programme; Popeyes announces One Piece collaboration; McDonald's to add refreshers and crafted sodas
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QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
Starbucks and Little Caesars recently launched an integrated app inside the GenAI platform.
Chipotle relaunches loyalty programme with more perks
It's also bringing back its “Freepotle” promotion, offering monthly free items and bonus rewards.
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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