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McDonald’s debuts ‘Together and lovin’ it’ platform in new summer campaign
McDonald’s debuts ‘Together and lovin’ it’ platform in new summer campaign
The minute-long ad sees separate shots of families and friends on car trips singing along to Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’.
Crust vies for bigger bite of flexitarian market with new plant-based menu
The chain teased more plant-based options in early 2022.
Dr. Dough Donuts eyes sites in Melbourne, Brisbane in 2022
The company added it has seen year-on-year growth.
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Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Tim Hortons China operator bets on compact “Go” format with METRO partnership
The first seven stores operating under the new agreement recently opened in four cities.
Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon to make Australian debut
It has over 370 locations worldwide.
Jamaica Blue opens new cafe in Loganholme
The chain now has 104 sites in the country.
Motto Motto’s first franchisees invest in chain’s founding site
The company currently operates ten restaurants in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Sydney.
Pizza Hut launches Schnitzza range
It has four flavours.
Starbucks opens first Greener Store in Japan
Located in the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, the Wadakura Fountain Park store is designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.
Taco Bell names theOr as first UK creative agency
The shop will help the chain build brand awareness as the company looks to grow its restaurant footprint.
Itsu makes European debut with Brussels site
It will have seating for 46 diners along with ‘grab and go’ options.
Hero Brands’ virtual arm launches ‘Sides’ concept
The chicken brand was created with British YouTube group The Sidemen.
Strong demand in Turkey lifts DP Eurasia’s sales
Digital continues to be the main driver of the business, the company said.
Wendy's eyes 50 UK openings in 2022
Revenues at the restaurants it has opened this year are “far more” than the chain had expected.
Le Pain Quotidien makes cage-free eggs commitment
It joins a growing number of food companies that have announced global commitments to eliminate the use of cages in their egg supply chains.
Pret A Manger to further expand in Middle East
The chain also appointed two more companies in the UK as part of its roster of franchisees.
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