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Weekly Global Wrap: Wendy's to shutter 140 restaurants; TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy; Baskin-Robbins new brie-flavoured ice cream
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Wendy's to shutter 140 restaurants; TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy; Baskin-Robbins new brie-flavoured ice cream
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks opens largest Greener Store concept in Thailand
It is the brand’s 517th store in Thailand.
YKKO launches its first franchise restaurant in Bangkok
The brand has 41 restaurants in Myanmar.
Little Caesars announces entry into Cambodia
The brand is launching a drive-thru format restaurant
Pizza Hut Middle East pranks influencers with new ‘frozen pizza’ range
The ‘product’ was made available across select supermarkets.
Chaiiwala opens in Birmingham Airport
The Chaiiwala concession was worth £500k.
Gami Chicken unveils seven new menu items
The new menu was the result of an extensive consumer survey conducted.
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Weekly sales have improved by 7%.
Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee eyes US entry
The brand reported an operating income of $222.1m in Q3.
Flour Power Group announces leadership shake-up
James Fleming is leaving the business after seven years as group CEO.
Wetzel's Pretzels to debut in Indonesia
Erajaya Food & Nourishment has secured its exclusive rights.
Mister Donut debuts in Hong Kong
It is located in an art shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Macca’s 30 Days 30 Deals returns
Daily deals are only available for 24 hours in the MyMacca’s app.
KFC's Tower Burger range returns with two new items
It will be available until 25 November.
Pizza Hut Hong Kong introduces spider-shaped cheese sticks for Halloween
The brand is also launching an interactive game to win free garlic bread.
Caffè Nero Group acquires 200 Degrees
It has become the fifth brand to join The Nero Group.
Popeyes UK celebrates app launch with 10,000 free chicken sandwich giveaway
This is in celebration of the launch of their new mobile app.
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