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Singapore’s F&B sales grow 40.1% in May

All food and beverage services industries recorded growth in sales this year.

Criniti’s set to make Parramatta comeback

The upcoming outlet is the latest addition to Criniti’s six other locations across Sydney.

Subway Singapore wants customers to walk more with first challenge-based activation

The campaign gives a chance to win cash prizes of up to $3,000.

Pret A Manger swings back to profitability as chain gets boost beyond city centres

May saw revenue across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time.

Melbourne-based QSR chain Burger Road gearing up for interstate growth

It has its sights set on SA, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast.

KFC celebrates 45th year in Singapore with multi-sensory installation

The first 4,500 people visiting the #MEANDMYKFC Installation will get a free two-piece chicken voucher.

Big Table Group to open two new Las Iguanas restaurants

The group, also the operator of Bella Italia and Café Rouge, extended its partnership with Center Parcs in 2021 with a new six-year deal.

Fridays’ first takeaway store concept partners with Dundee United and Dundee Football Clubs

Both collaborations will see digital content creation, player appearances, official merchandise, and featured branding at both teams’ grounds.

Icelandic snack bar concept Ísey Skyr Bar seeks UK franchisees

Paying homage to Icelandic heritage, the brand boasts healthy, tasty and fast snacks that have no added sugar and are high in protein.

Chains urged to improve buying discipline to tackle rising costs

Those who do so will be in the strongest position to keep their price increase to the minimum over the next few months, Lynx Purchasing suggested.

Papa John’s opens in Long Eaton

The opening follows recent ones in Castleford and Stourbridge.

Domino’s UK & Ireland CEO steps down

Dominic Paul will become CEO of Whitbread.

LEON opens second drive-thru restaurant

The chain is aiming to have 100 locations by the end of 2022.

McDonald’s plant-based burger comes to Australia for limited trial

Co-developed with Beyond Meat, the McPlant is made with a patty made from peas, rice, potatoes, and beetroot.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Panera calls off SPAC deal; McDonald’s virtual camp; Taco Bell experiments with snack foods again

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.