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Social Media Wrap: Burger King unveils new 'royal' burger; Chaiiwala opens first London Shopping Centre location; Jollibee's Chicken Curry Rice Bowl
Social Media Wrap: Burger King unveils new 'royal' burger; Chaiiwala opens first London Shopping Centre location; Jollibee's Chicken Curry Rice Bowl
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
German Doner Kebab announces partnership with Uber Direct
This will let customers order through GDK’s app.
Restaurant closures slowing could mean return of business confidence: report
Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 3.6% over the last 12 months.
LEON managing director steps down after £2b Asda acquisition
Aside from Leon, Asda now owns 462 Greggs, Burger King and Subway outlets.
This is what drove most of Papa Johns Q3 2023 growth
However, lower North America commissary revenues offset some of the gains.
Which LTO category has the highest proportion in fast-food menus?
QSRs are putting more thought into LTOs as a way to enhance value and attract customers.
Here’s the follow up on PizzaExpress’ retail range refresh
The brand is introducing more options for the range.
B Bagel opens 4th bakery
A further four sites are planned in the next 12 months.
3 reasons why Wingers stopped outsourcing its marination process
The brand wanted full control of its star product.
Fast food menu structure: The averages and extremes of item counts
Most fast-food restaurants refresh at least 50% of their menu items annually.
Chopstix launches new Firecracker Chicken
The launch is part of the brand’s focus on releasing limited-time offers.
PM Nord snaps up German cafe outlets for Pret expansion
The franchisee plans to build five Pret A Manger cafes before the end of the year.
Creams Café’s burgeoning growth driven by consumer indulgence
The new COO brings 3 things to the table as UK’s favourite dessert parlour eyes global expansion beginning with the Middle East.
Convenience is pushing consumers away from takeaways and towards deliveries
Delivery trading went up by 10% whilst takeaway and click-and-collect went down by 3%.
TGI Fridays trials customisable two-course meals
It offers a selection of appetisers and mains.
Costa Coffee unveils Christmas menu offerings
The seasonal menu is available starting 2 November.
1 in 2 restaurants raising prices to cope with energy costs
Average restaurant and pub bills have surged 81%.
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