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Saudi chain Burgerizzr acquires majority stake in Shovel Coffee Roaster
Saudi chain Burgerizzr acquires majority stake in Shovel Coffee Roaster
Shovel currently runs seven coffee shops and has six more in development.
Keeta debuts in Qatar
New users will receive vouchers worth QAR200.
Final two weeks to sign up for QSR Media Middle East Conference & Awards 2025
The event takes place on 9 September at the Taj Dubai, UAE.
Coca-Cola reportedly mulling sale of Costa Coffee
The brand has over 2,800 outlets in the UK.
Wingstop debuts South Yorkshire outlet at Meadowhall
The new site spans 4,574 sq. ft.
Costa Coffee opens takeaway-only outlet at London Stansted Airport
The opening has created 25 jobs at the airport.
Nando’s opens Indooroopilly outlet with giveaway for first 100 students
The new outlet has created 20 jobs.
Katrina Group to bring Lotteria to Singapore by February 2026
The location of the outlet will be revealed nearer the opening.
Weekly Global Wrap: Cracker Barrel returns to old logo after public backlash; McDonald's plans to lower combo meal prices in the US; Jollibee confident to maintain momentum
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
GYG hits $1.09b in Australian sales in FY2025
This is due to extended late-night and breakfast trading.
UK hospitality leaders’ confidence rises to 41% in Q2
This is up by seven percentage points from Q1.
Grill'd, Beyond Meat partner to launch new plant-based offering
The burger is free of soy, gluten, and GMOs and cooked with avocado oil.
Beefy’s, Firehouse Subs to drive Retail Food Group’s growth
Store rationalisation will fund the expansion of these brands.
Retail Food Group announces divestment of Brumby’s Bakery
The brand has 70 outlets in Australia.
RFG’s statutory NPAT drops to $14.9m in FY2025
However, revenue rose 13.6% to $102.7m, driven by Beefy’s Pies.
PAUL unveils autumn menu with new sweet and savoury creations
It will be available on 17 September in London, Reading, and Oxford.
Chopstix expands with Hull City Centre opening
The new site features the brand’s updated look.
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