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Virtual Hero’s Sides to reach 200 locations by end-2022
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.
Food and drink sales boosted by Jubilee holidays, dented by street parties
Food sales increased by 8% over the five-day period.
Major chains announce menu changes due to lettuce shortage
The food shortage was a result of the floods, they said.
Popeyes’ South Korean comeback starting at the end of this year
The chain is looking to open hundreds of restaurants “in the coming years.”
Starbucks India operator launches all-new vegan product lineup
The range was developed in partnership with local plant-based food venture Imagine Meats.
7-Eleven opens 200th QLD store
The milestone arrives nearly 40 years to the day the chain opened its first store in the state.
Korean dessert cafe Sulbing to open takeaway-centric outlet in Melbourne, eyes interstate growth
Sulbing launched in Seoul in 2013 and has since grown to over 500 franchises.
McDonald’s highlights European flavours in new summer menu
Various items will be rolled out across two waves.
Pret A Manger signs franchise agreement with A&W to kickstart Canadian expansion
The first shop to trial the brand will be in Vancouver and plans to open this summer.
Comptoir Libanais swings to profitability but issues warning on inflation impact
The Lebanese restaurant group runs 21 restaurants and 4 franchises in the UK.
Honest Burgers launches New Orleans-themed special
It collaborated with The Garden of Eva, a startup that produces pickles and condiments with American Southern heritage.
Soonta launches franchise business model
The chain plans to expand into other popular suburbs and key regional areas of Victoria.
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