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KFC Singapore drops new Double Down variation
It will be available from 16 October whilst stocks last.
KFC Singapore drops new Double Down variation
It will be available from 16 October whilst stocks last.
Health-focused QSR Liv Eat opens first South Australian restaurant
The new restaurant will be located in Adelaide’s CBD.
9 in 10 HK restaurants credit sales boost to deliveries during events
65% of restaurants saw stable or increased revenue during major summer sports events.
McDonald’s UK records a net profit of £35m in 2023
The company’s turnover sales also increased by 14.9% to £1.8b.
HEYTEA opens first concept store in Myeongdong, Seoul
The concept was inspired by the Chinese literature "Lofty Mountains and Flowing Streams.”
Hospitality insolvencies drop 16% MoM in August 2024
It also went down by 29% YoY.
Social Media Wrap: Chatime's Red Bull Summer edition collab; El Jannah Australian Open debut; Taco Bell drops $10 deal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Compass One acquires Peabodys Coffee
It also plans to launch new cafes at seven hospital sites.
Weekly Global Wrap: Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey promo returns; Trump serves fries at McDonald's; Pizza Hut debuts personal pan pizza kiosks
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: Bella Italia to give away 2,000 pasta dishes; Zambrero’s new chicken flavour; Papa John’s launch Call of Duty bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Chick-fil-A to open restaurant in Singapore, first in Asia
The expansion plan includes a long-term investment of $98.5m over the next decade.
Chipotle invests US$100m in Lumachain and Brassica
This minority investment is done through Chipotle’s Cultivate Next venture fund.
McDonald’s Halloween Boo Buckets debuts in Australia
It will be available from 17 to 30 October whilst stocks last.
Taco Bell to open first International equity-owned restaurant in Ipswich
It will be open on 22 October.
Starbucks expand UK presence with acquisition of 23.5 Degrees
This increases their total number of company-operated locations to almost 500 in the UK.
Oliver’s launch Australia-first conversational AI server “Ollie”
Customers can use natural speech to order at Oliver's drive-thru.
Tortilla concludes the search for UK’s burrito master 2024
Six finalists battled it out for the title of Burrito Master 2024.
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