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Showcase your innovation at the QSR Media Middle East Awards 2025
Showcase your innovation at the QSR Media Middle East Awards 2025
The awards programme recognises the top performers in the quick-service industry.
Galadari Brothers brings Jimmy John’s to Dubai in regional debut
Jimmy John’s has opened four restaurants in a day.
QSR Media’s fast-food conference set to return on October
International and local QSR brand leaders will gather for one day.
Deliverect launches AI tool to combat refund fraud in restaurants
30% of refund claims are found to be fraudulent.
Chopstix to debut in Brighton
The new restaurant features updated store designs and operational changes.
Krispy Kreme to give away 100,000 free doughnuts on 6 June
The giveaway is in celebration of National Doughnut Day.
Subway brings back the Ultimate Cheesy Garlic Bread
The limited-time item is available until 3 August or whilst stocks last.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks to hire global content creator; Ohio-based pizza chain opens first robotic restaurant; Luckin Coffee launches AI smart assistant Lucky
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Little Dessert Shop opens first dark kitchen in Preston
This comes amidst a rise in sales in the delivery and takeaway market.
Squishmallows land in Macca’s Happy Meals for the first time
Each Squishmallows comes with a QR code that unlocks an exclusive digital game.
Pizza Hut kicks off Champions League weekend with half-price deals
This will be available only for delivery or collection.
Subway extends jacket potatoes Spudway trial until September
A rise in sales and customer visits was seen at its trial sites since February.
Bleecker Burger expands to Soho
This is the brand’s eighth site since its launch.
Burger Urge offers 2-for-1 deal nationwide for National Burger Week
The promotion is only available in-store and is limited to its Bite Club loyalty program members.
Ready to nominate your brand at the QSR Media Middle East Awards?
The awards programme honours the best of the best in quick-service.
QSR Media expands to the Middle East with inaugural conference
The event will also feature the first QSR Media Middle East Awards.
Social Media Wrap: Chargrill Charlie's partners with Native Botanical Brewery founder; The Yiros announces Stafford birthday promo; GYG launches $12 Chicken Mini Meal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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