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Foodpanda launches meal donation feature in Asia
Foodpanda launches meal donation feature in Asia
It aims to donate 200,000 meals across the region by the end of 2022.
Japan Foods’ H2 profit up 46.4% to S$4.9m
Chief executive and chairman Takahashi Kenichi said the group’s performance and responses to its halal brands have been “extremely” encouraging.
Guzman y Gomez to open drive-thru restaurant in Melbourne’s Campbellfield
The announcement follows earlier openings in Rochedale, Westmead and Burnside.
Muffin Break’s Bean Poll correctly predicts results for sixth consecutive time
Over 850,000 customers took to the Bean Polls in the lead up to this year’s federal election.
Honest Burgers to purely source beef from regenerative farms by 2024
Twelve outlets will be making burgers from these farms by the end of the year.
Benugo to provide food & drink offering for upcoming ABBA Voyage
The offering will include a premium ‘Departure Lounge’ area, a concourse eatery, four public bars, and a Prosecco bar.
German Doner Kebab bolsters operations team with new appointments
Nick Scovell has been appointed director of operations, taking over from Michael Biggins who begins his new role as director of strategic initiatives.
Caffè Nero signs delivery partnership with Just Eat
The new partnership with Just Eat is another step in expanding Caffè Nero’s ‘New Channels Strategy’.
Prezzo promotes Dean Challenger to CEO role
The brand also named Gwion Iwan as their operations director.
Bakers + Baristas opens flagship site in Brent Cross
This is the brand’s 64th overall location.
Just Eat enlists Katy Perry for new global campaign
The TVC was created by McCann London.
Chopstix to enter Haven parks in new deal
The agreement marks the first foray into holiday parks for the QSR brand.
Deal-based spending grows in Q1 as Aussies seek budget-friendly meals
Combos and upsized meals were popular and contributed the most to growth in the quarter.
Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report
This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.
Max’s Group Q1 earnings dip 88% amidst lockdown restrictions
The company expanded its reach and market by exploring other channels, such as cloud kitchens, retail outlets, and e-commerce platforms.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering
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The Coffee Club donates $20,000 to non-profit for children
The coffee brand sold $2 tokens across stores and facilitated direct donations from customers to support the fundraising.
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