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Gotcha partners with Hello Kitty for the pop culture icon's 50th anniversary
Gotcha partners with Hello Kitty for the pop culture icon's 50th anniversary
The bubble tea brand is launching two speciality drinks.
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Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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Guzman y Gomez launches nationwide delivery on app
The delivery service is done in partnership with Uber.
3 in 4 hospitality workers struggle with mental health
The top challenges were long hours and the cost of living crisis.
Sticks’n’Sushi opens first North London location
This marks the brand’s 14th restaurant in the UK.
wagamama unveils new brunch menu
Only 22 locations will serve this new menu.
Gelatissimo reaches 50 outlet milestone
Six more outlets are set to open before the end of the year.
Lone Star Rib House & Brew opens 5th South Australian location
The new restaurant is located in Hawthorn.
Paddy & Scott’s welcomes Simon Rees as new investor and advisor
Rees is the managing director at Gibbs Denley.
Hospitality businesses warned to brace for higher wage cost
Wages could increase by 50% for workers aged 18 to 20.
Independent pizzeria Zia Lucia sets path to 100 restaurants in five years
The brand’s franchise business partner is GNF Worldwide.
Creams Café unveils first meringue-based treat
The new summer treat comes in two flavours.
Starbucks opens 50-seat coffee outlet in Heathrow
The new site was opened in time for the summer travel season.
Benugo reports historic £123.5m turnover
The group said this is the highest in its 25-year history.
Itsu to increase restaurant estates to 160
The chain partnered with Savills to identify new locations.
Wingers open five new locations
It is planning to reach 20 by the end of the year.
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