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QSR chains get the chance to shine at the first QSR Media Middle East Awards 2025
QSR chains get the chance to shine at the first QSR Media Middle East Awards 2025
Only five weeks remain to submit entries before the 21 July deadline.
Chipotle spices things up with new Adobo ranch dip
Chipotle Rewards members can try it for free on 17 June.
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks awards first Global Barista Champion; Guzman y Gomez teases more openings; KFC launches 'happy hours'
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: In-and-Out launches surprise pop-up in Australia; Papa Johns rumoured to go private; KFC partners with Mountain Dew
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Il Locale Pizza gears up for national rollout
Franchising is expected to begin in the coming months.
Grill’d launches high-fibre, low-GI buns
The new buns contain less sugar and have at least four times the fibre content.
TokyoTaco to open beachfront restaurant on Sunshine Coast
To celebrate, the chain will be giving away 500 free tacos from 28 to 29 June.
Boss Pizza opens branch in Colchester
It will employ 15 people at the restaurant.
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.
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