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Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle’s climate pledge; Fat Brands to acquire U.S. Italian chain Fazoli's, Wingstop to increase menu prices amidst rising costs
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle’s climate pledge; Fat Brands to acquire U.S. Italian chain Fazoli's, Wingstop to increase menu prices amidst rising costs
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Italian Street Kitchen wants to elevate its take on hospitality with new ‘Isabella’ branding
The chain recently opened its sixth outlet, located in Penrith, and is in “initial talks” to grow in the Middle East.
U.S.-headquartered Wayback Burgers inks master franchise deal to enter Asia
It will initially establish a presence in Japan.
HK restaurant receipts up nearly 44% in Q3
This was the largest jump on record.
Grill’d campaign found to have breached ad standards
The chain’s recent ads were criticised as 'inappropriate'.
Singapore-based burrito and kebab chain Stuff’d to use faux-beef from Impossible Foods
The fast casual chain will completely replace beef from animals from its menu for an initial 3-month period.
Japan Foods dips into the red with S$1.6 mil half-year loss
Losses were attributed to lower government grants and lower rental concessions from landlords.
7-Eleven celebrates Aussie music month with new playlist
The playlist aims to give Aussie artists more airtime and help with some extra income.
Domino’s signs Better Chicken Commitment
It is the first fast food restaurant chain in both Australia and New Zealand to sign the global pledge.
Popeyes to feature first vegan product as part of UK debut
All chicken served, meanwhile, will be fully-sourced from the UK.
Taco Bell set to open 75th UK restaurant in Thorne
The chain will give free churros with dulce de leche for the first 100 drive-thru customers.
Subway inks largest master franchise deal with Everstone Group to expand presence in India
The agreement will see more than 2,000 new restaurants to open across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next 10 years.
Hero Brands promotes Jon Cullen to chief development and recruitment officer
Cullen is promoted to the role from his current position at German Doner Kebab where he is currently the group’s franchise recruitment and development director.
Greggs sues Swiss insurance company Zurich for £100m over COVID-related payout
The bakery giant claims that Zurich improperly capped the insurance payout at £2.5 million.
McDonald’s Singapore distributes over 4,000 meals to migrant workers for Deepavali
The chain also developed and shared a digital greeting card, designed for migrant workers to send messages of encouragement as well as holiday greetings.
Motto Motto to launch limited-edition $16 lobster roll
The item will be available for a week from November 9.
Jollibee ups investment in Tim Ho Wan holding firm
The move comes amidst plans to aggressively expand Tim Ho Wan in China.
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