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KFC Malaysia launches 11 NFT artwork pieces
KFC Malaysia launches 11 NFT artwork pieces
Fans can get their hands on eight of these exclusive NFTs at OpenSea whilst the remaining three will be up for grabs in a social contest on KFC’s Instagram page.
Pret A Manger celebrates spring menu launch with scarf collection
All proceeds from purchased scarves go to The Pret Foundation.
Shake Shack opens seventh Hong Kong outlet
The new 3,921 sq. ft space features indoor and outdoor seating, and is the first to introduce the limited-time only Avocado Bacon menu, available until May 15.
Magellan Financial Group agrees to sell stake in Guzman y Gomez
The transaction is expected to be completed in two tranches in June and July, generating an estimated pre-tax profit on the sale of $34 million in FY22.
Domino’s registered charity signs one-year partnership with Disaster Relief Australia
Give for Good will be contributing $100,000 over the next 12 months to the disaster relief organisation’s ‘Project Resilience’ goal.
Retail Food Group appoints Tom Elliott as corporate store operations head
He was previously general manager of Donut King.
Zambrero on track to reach 200-store milestone in June
The chain recently opened its 197th local restaurant, located in Burpengary.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to hike wages, launch NFTs; Subway to widen Brazil footprint; Papa John’s eyes nearly 2,000 builds by 2025
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
TGI Fridays ANZ operator OKd to offer sub-franchising opportunities
This makes Australia the first of over 60 markets to sub-franchise the brand.
Guzman y Gomez launches soft serve dessert
Currently, it’s available in over 50 of their restaurants.
SOHO Coffee Co. to open site at Birmingham Airport
The new store opening will create over 40 jobs.
I am Döner to launch special Camel kebab
The item is only available on Wednesdays this month.
KFC selling £198 leather ‘Wrapuette’ bag
All proceeds will be going to the KFC Foundation.
Burger King to open 200 new restaurants by 2026
The restaurant company, which currently operates 500 restaurants in the country, reported a 68% surge in revenue last year.
Chopstix to open four sites by end-July
At least 12 stores are set to open before the end of the year.
Neat Burger to expand to the U.S., welcomes Leonardo DiCaprio as its newest investor
It expects to have 42 sites globally by the end of 2022, including 12 in the U.S.
Cosmo’s Oxford branch reopens after two years
During the weekend, Cosmo Oxford welcomed local workers and their families and friends to dine at the restaurant for free “to say thank you for their contributions during the pandemic.”
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