News
Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis
Gemma De Vyea, the brand’s people and culture coach, is joining the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards this June.
Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special
The collaboration is Honest’s third time collaborating with Maker’s Mark.
Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex
The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area.
Tealive teams up with Nestlé for Kit Kat drink range
The items are featured in the chain’s new concept store.
Wingstop heading to South Korea
It sees a potential for 200 to 250 total restaurants in the country.
Muffin Break releases latest Bean Poll results
Voting closes on 20 May, with results being posted to Muffin Break’s official Facebook page the evening before the official election.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Jollibee’s profit spikes 1,400% in Q1 due to asset sale
System-wide sales, including those from franchised locations, rose 25.5%.
More loyalty programme members are making the most of benefits — here what it means for QSRs
71% of members indicated that the loyalty programmes have an impact on how much and how often they purchase.
OldTown White Coffee lauded for “comprehensive” animal welfare policy
The new policy will apply to all of OldTown's 230-plus restaurant locations locally as well as in Singapore, Indonesia and China.
Hungry Jack’s raises over $1.52m for Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish Australia has been supporting critically ill children in the Australian community for the past 36 years.
Guzman y Gomez opens 39th Sydney store
To celebrate the opening, the chain offered $5 burritos and bowls, free coffee, along with a live mariachi band.
German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant
Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.
Just Eat Takeaway.com, Domino’s ink exclusive trial partnership
The trial launches with 10 Domino’s owned stores across London, with a further 106 Domino’s franchise partner stores across the UK and Ireland becoming available on Just Eat by the end of the month.
Malaysian street food concept Roti King opens second restaurant
Its dishes are inspired from the childhood of its chef-owner Sugen Gopal.
Creams CEO steps down as majority shareholder increases stake
The co-founders will move away from the business’s day-to-day operations to focus their experience in “key” strategic areas.
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