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1 in 2 consumers prefer familiar restaurants over new ones
1 in 2 consumers prefer familiar restaurants over new ones
However, restaurants with discounts or reward systems can still entice them.
Grill’d opens first drive-thru in Melbourne
The restaurant opening created 60 jobs.
KFC trials AI-voice tech in drive-thrus
Five restaurants will test the new technology.
Luckin Coffee reports net revenue surge of 35.5% in Q2
The brand saw fewer outlet openings this quarter.
Price fluctuations should remind operators that the market remains volatile—analyst
Inflation in June 2024 stood at 3.6%.
Ole & Steen launches cherry cheesecake as new summer offer
Cherries are currently in season this time of the year.
Just Eat Takeaway.com ceases operations in France
The group said Just Eat in France represents only a ‘small’ part of the business.
Costa Coffee opens six kiosks, 110 self-serve machines in Olympic village
110 specially selected and trained Costa Coffee team members were sent to Paris.
Kaspa’s opens flagship in Central London
This marks the brand’s debut in the area.
Pizza Hut Hong Kong launches social campaign to promote its limited edition fries
The campaign is based on predicting the next win at the Games.
Krispy Kreme releases new Paris inspired-doughnut range
The range comes in four signature Parisian flavours.
Carl’s Jr Australia master franchisee goes into administration
Only 24 company owned restaurants are impacted with 25 sub-licensee to continue operations.
Luckin Coffee opens 20,000th location
Luckin is considered the largest coffee chain in China by store count.
Al Baladi Holding Group announces 400 outlet expansion plans
It plans to grow its fried chicken chain and cafe chain.
Last few days to nominate at the QSR Media Awards 2024
Nominations close on 2 August.
Soul Origin unveils new baguette sandwich range
It has three different sandwiches.
Social Media Wrap: Zambrero's new vegan cheese and sour cream; Domino's introduces the Cheeseburger Pizza; LeWrap's Spicy Schnitzel Wrap
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