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Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge
The chain continues to seek persons to operate multi-unit franchises.
Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge
The chain continues to seek persons to operate multi-unit franchises.
Fridays promotes kids’ menu in new campaign
‘Sundaes with Sunday’ marks brand ambassador Ferne McCann’s first activation.
Pret A Manger to expand in UAE
Up to 20 new shops are expected to open across the country in the years ahead.
Megan’s earmarks £5m for staff
The group says they are on track to play a “key role in numerous neighbourhoods” by the end of 2022.
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales flat in May as cost crisis worsens
London trading builds back, but dine-in sales dip.
Chopstix vies for further brand loyalty with new app
To celebrate the launch, new users of the app will also be able to grab five free Vegetable Spring Rolls.
Largest McDonald’s UK franchisee sells portfolio, joins German Doner Kebab
Atul Pathak, OBE, has laid out development plans that include up to 30 sites.
KFC UK&I names Meghan Farren as general manager
She returns to the company where was previously CMO.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian replacement opens; U.S. customers dining out in force; Chipotle tests Mexican cauliflower rice
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Guzman y Gomez highlights personalisation potential in revamped app
The chain says customers can now create, customize and save their favorite orders in seconds.
P’Nut Street Noodles collaborates with MasterChef star Matt Sinclair for new menu
The dishes will be available for takeaway and dine in customers throughout winter, the Asia QSR brand said.
Fishbowl to open store in Macquarie Centre
The store will offer their first 100 bowls for free and offer $10 bowls until June 24.
KFC teams up for MasterChef alum Khanh Ong for Korean fried chicken recipe
The newest Kentucky Fried Cookin’ episode follows on from Peking Duk and Dimsimlim’s Peking Cluk burger.
Non-fuel retail growth to continue despite short-term petrol price hikes: analyst
Drive–through retail has exploded in demand during COVID, LeaseInfo executive director Simon Fonteyn said.
QSRs have highest brand loyalty amongst consumers during cost-of-living crisis — survey
Delivery and takeaway ranked the highest in what consumers may spend less on, if budgets tightened.
Bella Italia operator pilots robot waiters
The “BellaBots” can carry plates and be arranged to perform and entertain.
Homeslice Pizza opens first vegan site
The move is done in collaboration with Neil Rankin’s Symplicity Foods.
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