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Largest McDonald’s UK franchisee sells portfolio, joins German Doner Kebab
Largest McDonald’s UK franchisee sells portfolio, joins German Doner Kebab
Atul Pathak, OBE, has laid out development plans that include up to 30 sites.
KFC UK&I names Meghan Farren as general manager
She returns to the company where was previously CMO.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian replacement opens; U.S. customers dining out in force; Chipotle tests Mexican cauliflower rice
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Guzman y Gomez highlights personalisation potential in revamped app
The chain says customers can now create, customize and save their favorite orders in seconds.
P’Nut Street Noodles collaborates with MasterChef star Matt Sinclair for new menu
The dishes will be available for takeaway and dine in customers throughout winter, the Asia QSR brand said.
Fishbowl to open store in Macquarie Centre
The store will offer their first 100 bowls for free and offer $10 bowls until June 24.
KFC teams up for MasterChef alum Khanh Ong for Korean fried chicken recipe
The newest Kentucky Fried Cookin’ episode follows on from Peking Duk and Dimsimlim’s Peking Cluk burger.
Non-fuel retail growth to continue despite short-term petrol price hikes: analyst
Drive–through retail has exploded in demand during COVID, LeaseInfo executive director Simon Fonteyn said.
QSRs have highest brand loyalty amongst consumers during cost-of-living crisis — survey
Delivery and takeaway ranked the highest in what consumers may spend less on, if budgets tightened.
Bella Italia operator pilots robot waiters
The “BellaBots” can carry plates and be arranged to perform and entertain.
Homeslice Pizza opens first vegan site
The move is done in collaboration with Neil Rankin’s Symplicity Foods.
Virtual Hero’s Sides to reach 200 locations by end-2022
Fifty of these upcoming launches will be in the UK.
Island Poké opens first UK location outside of London
It has plans to open 100 locations across the UK in the next five years.
Jollibee Singapore closes Jurong East MRT outlet
The chain has no less than 10 outlets in the Lion City.
Subway Malaysia’s mascot gets spotlight in 3D billboard, exhibits
Sabweh first made his debut across Malaysia with limited-edition Raya packets during the Hari Raya festive season.
Pizza Hut Australia owner taps bankers to ready potential buyers — report
Allegro Funds is preparing to auction the pizza franchise.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Russia’s new McDonald’s reveals logo; Tim Hortons unveils U.S. drive-thru design; Starbucks rethinking open-restroom policy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
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