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Popeyes UK secures £43m to fund expansion
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.
Little Caesars enters Indian market
This marks the brand’s 30th country of operation.
Bubble tea brand Tealive enters FMCG market with instant drink mixes
The products will have milk tea, coffee, and chocolate variants.
Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken joins QSR Media conference in Sydney
The event is scheduled to return on 13 October
Caffè Nero UK sales up by 8% in Q3
This is attributed to the Christmas season, with a 14% sales increase.
Caffè Nero CEO changes role
He has moved into a new group-level role as Chief Business Development Officer.
CKE Restaurants appoints new president for international business
CKE has over 1,100 restaurants worldwide.
YouMeSushi offers private chef giveaway for Int’l Sushi Day
Winners will be announced on 19 June.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks launch first global barista competition; McDonald's brings back Snack Wrap; Burger King France partners with Michelin starred chef Paul Pairet
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
PizzaExpress adds Hawaiian Hot Dough Balls to summer menu
This also marks its latest collaboration with The Sauce Shop.
Kuwaiti burger chain HBR debuts in London
The restaurant will feature an open kitchen.
Wingstop partners with QSIC for in-store music for first restaurant in Australia
The brand wants to reflect a bold and energetic energy in its restaurants.
Shake Shack, Wildfarmed partners to introduce regenerative flour buns
The new buns will now contain 25% Wildfarmed flour.
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