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Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders
Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders
A new survey highlighted widespread job vacancies and upward pressure on labour costs.
Taco Bell’s Gloucester restaurant to open on April 28
This will be the brand’s 95th opening in the UK.
Nearly three in four consumers want ‘lack’ of accessibility in hospitality venues addressed: survey
Restaurants scored low in terms of having a good reputation for adhering to disabled people’s needs.
Burger King brings back halloumi fries for a limited time
The item, available as a 6-piece or 9-piece side, was first launched in June 2021.
Wagamama expands retail range with two new mayo products
The sauces were inspired by the brand’s katsu curry and firecracker.
Jollibee's latest safety video spotlights “newfound joy” of dining in-store after years of varying restrictions
Also highlighted were the chain’s fully vaccinated store teams and checking of vaccination cards for indoor dining.
Donut King partners with PlayStation to launch limited edition donuts
The six-week promotional period will also feature a giveaway, prizes of which include five PlayStation 5 consoles.
Uber Eats teams up with Rakuten for payment service integration
Users will also be able to earn Rakuten Points when ordering through Uber Eats and pay for orders using earned points.
Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses opens first drive-thru site
The store also includes a brand new cold drinks menu that features a shake made with cake.
Boost Juice, Betty’s items now part of Virgin Australia’s new in-flight and lounge menus
The partnerships are a “game-changer” for the Virgin Australia guest offering, the airline company said.
Muffin Break launches sixth ‘Bean Poll’ as federal election nears
Results will be posted to Muffin Break’s Facebook page the evening before the official election.
Domino’s charity arm partners with BlazeAid to support disaster-affected communities
BlazeAid has a team of 32,000 dedicated volunteers working to help Aussie farmers.
Melbourne-based New York Minute introduces plant-based options
It currently has ten locations.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy’s enters the Metaverse; How Chipotle’s using RFID tech; McDonald’s being linked to Amazon deforestation
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Paris Baguette opens two more outlets in Indonesia
The openings come five months after the bakery chain entered Indonesia in partnership with local retailer EFN.
Subway Malaysia celebrates family, togetherness during Ramadan in new campaign
It also introduced a new mascot named Sabweh, created by local artist Ernest Ng.
Domino’s China operator files for Hong Kong listing
DPC revealed plans to open 120 new stores this year.
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