News
Nando’s opens first drive-thru in Australia at Roxburgh Park
Nando’s opens first drive-thru in Australia at Roxburgh Park
																					
							It plans to open 70 new restaurants across Australia by 2030.
						
					
					
				McDonald’s Singapore, tokidoki to launch new collectable charms
																					
							Spicy Chicken McNuggets are also returning to the menu.
						
					
					
				Macca’s locks in Chicken McWings to its permanent menu
																					
							Two dipping sauces will also be available permanently.
						
					
					
				Pret A Manger unveils new shop format to boost regional expansion
																					
							The trial begins in June with openings in Broughty Ferry and Maidenhead.
						
					
					
				Popeyes UK secures £43m to fund expansion
																					
							It plans to open 45 additional locations across the country.
						
					
					
				QSR Media champions quick-service innovation with Middle East debut
																					
							It is set to take place on 9 September at the Taj Dubai in Dubai, UAE.
						
					
					
				Six weeks left to enter the first QSR Media Middle East Awards 2025
																					
							The deadline for the submission of entries is 21 July 2025.
						
					
					
				Caprinos Pizza launches new Hot Honey Pesto pizza
																					
							The Hot Honey Pesto pizza ranges from 9” to 15”, starting at £7.99.
						
					
					
				Taco Bell opens new store in Haven Samui Community Mall
																					
							The store, spanning over 80 square metres, can accommodate up to 45 seats.
						
					
					
				Little Caesars enters Indian market
																					
							This marks the brand’s 30th country of operation.
						
					
					
				Bubble tea brand Tealive enters FMCG market with instant drink mixes
																					
							The products will have milk tea, coffee, and chocolate variants.
						
					
					
				Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken joins QSR Media conference in Sydney
																					
							The event is scheduled to return on 13 October
						
					
					
				Caffè Nero UK sales up by 8% in Q3
																					
							This is attributed to the Christmas season, with a 14% sales increase.
						
					
					
				Caffè Nero CEO changes role
																					
							He has moved into a new group-level role as Chief Business Development Officer.
						
					
					
				CKE Restaurants appoints new president for international business
																					
							CKE has over 1,100 restaurants worldwide.
						
					
					
				YouMeSushi offers private chef giveaway for Int’l Sushi Day
																					
							Winners will be announced on 19 June.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks launch first global barista competition; McDonald's brings back Snack Wrap; Burger King France partners with Michelin starred chef Paul Pairet
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.