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Japanese fast-food chain Matsuya marks HK debut
Japanese fast-food chain Matsuya marks HK debut
The chain has 1,265 restaurants in Japan and 18 overseas.
Blue Bottle Coffee to open a pop-up in Singapore
The brand will open in Raffles City Shopping Center.
Knoops appoints Pret A Manger founder Julian Metcalfe as non executive director
The brand is planning a £5m fundraise for its international expansion.
Social Media Wrap: LEON's Kids Eat Free promo; Wimpy's merch giveaway; Pret A Manger's Breakfast Baguettes
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Chipotle launches Kids Meal in the UK
To celebrate, the brand is running a Kids Eat Free Mondays promotion.
Frankie & Benny’s to give away 8,550 pizzas to celebrate exam results day
50 free pizzas are allocated to 57 restaurants per exam day
Domino’s expects full-year EBITDA at the lower-end of market expectations
The pizza giant said the first half of the year has been slow.
KFC debuts new dessert
The Kentucky Fried Cookie Dough starts at $2.95
Yum China CFO resigns
He will serve as a an advisor to the CEO until February 2025.
Papa Johns appoints former Wendy’s president as new global CEO
Todd Penegor holds over 24 years of experience in leadership roles.
McDonald’s announces 4 Quarter Pounder variants in winter menu update
It will be available starting 7 August.
All Queensland Carl Jr’s restaurant to remain open—QSR Foods
Read full statement here.
Weekly Global Wrap: Wingstop mulls UK business sale; McDonald's first global sales decline ; Krispy Kreme to enter Spain
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Taco Bell expands into tourist hubs starting with Chiang Mai
This restaurant has an in-line model that features both indoor and outdoor areas.
Chinese tea brand HEYTEA opens first outlet in Sydney
The brand boasts a footprint of 4,000 outlets worldwide.
Zarraffa’s Coffee opens sixth drive-thru-only restaurant in Toowoomba
The new restaurant created 22 jobs.
Digital kiosks in South Korea reduce restaurant staff by 11.5%
Those affected are mostly temporary workers.
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