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Social Media Wrap: Soul Origin opens third restaurant in New Zealand; GYG founder visits Bimbil Farm; Grill'd launches Mad Bunday promo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: FAT Brands to accept crypto for franchisee royalty payments; McDonald's Philippines operator to spend $87m for expansion; Domino's announces new third-party delivery partnership
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
LEON unveils new protein-packed Spring menu
The brand is also refreshing its drinks and sides with the return of some seasonal sides and refreshers.
Papa Johns, Google Cloud expand partnership to deliver AI-powered pizza experiences
The collaboration will extend across global markets, including the UK and Europe.
Chatime reopens in Westfield Carousel with new look
This marks the brand’s second store refresh.
Doner Shack expands in Glasgow with new multi-unit franchise deal
Entrepreneur Abrar Khaliq has been awarded a three-site agreement.
Blue Bottle Coffee debuts in Southeast Asia with Singapore outlet opening
To celebrate the opening, guests can customise their Blue Bottle Tote with any tote purchase.
Domino’s to build Giant Doughnut statue in Queensland
This is in celebration of the return of its Giant Doughnuts to menus nationwide.
Tortilla gives free burritos to loyalty app members
There are 15,000 burritos up for grabs.
Brooklyn Donuts & Coffee Co. makes coffee affordable again with price cut
This is in response to the rising cost of living and increasing green bean prices.
Social Media Wrap: Yo! Sushi unveils new retail item; Tim Hortons launches new Maple BBQ range; Zizzi pranks customers with 'scratch and sniff' billboards
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Schnitz unveils new kids' menu with Kiddy Schnugget Pack
It features four Schnuggets, mini chips, tomato dipping sauce, and a Pop Top.
Subway Australia, Birds Eye launch limited-edition Footlong Chip Butty
The new item combines Subway’s Footlong bread with Birds Eye’s Golden Crunch chips.
Yum! Brands' CEO to retire next year
David Gibbs has served the company as CEO since January 2020.
Chipotle to open first Essex restaurant at Lakeside
The brand will hold a grand opening event in partnership with TABASCO.
Costa Coffee opens first 24-hour drive-thru in Wales
Meanwhile, in-store service will be available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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