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Weekly Global News Wrap: More price hikes for Starbucks; McDonald’s celebrates Lunar New Year with app-exclusive concert; Shake Shack promotes new chicken sandwich with dating site
Weekly Global News Wrap: More price hikes for Starbucks; McDonald’s celebrates Lunar New Year with app-exclusive concert; Shake Shack promotes new chicken sandwich with dating site
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Domino’s opens 1,500th store in India
The chain opened a record 200 new restaurants during 2021 in the country.
KFC pilots drone delivery service in QLD
The initiative is a partnership between KFC franchisee Collins Foods, Wing and Yum! Brands.
Foodco names Richard Goodman as chief executive officer
Serge Infanti, who has been with the group for over 30 years, is now serving as executive chairman.
Subway opens restaurant in Mansfield, Victoria
The latest restaurant is part of the brand’s continued efforts to transform their guest experience.
McDonald’s Indonesia halts large fries sales due to supply disruptions
This follows similar announcements in Japan and Malaysia.
Virtual Hero makes two senior appointments to drive Sides growth
Sides is available to order across London and the UAE with 200 sites set to open globally by the end of 2022.
Delicious Pho opens first UK restaurant
The chain seats 134 people and is available for both dine-in and takeaway.
TGI Fridays to open 87th UK restaurant in Chelmsford
It will bring 70 full time and part time jobs to the area.
The Habit Burger Grill to open fifth restaurant in Cambodia
The chain opened its first location in Cambodia in October 2020.
Starbucks China sees 14% dip in Q1 sales
The coffee giant’s global CEO acknowledged the impact of soaring inflation, higher worker costs and the impact of the Omicron variant on the business.
Philippines’ Figaro Coffee Group eyes new growth avenues following IPO
Net proceeds from the IPO will be used for store openings, renovations, commissary expansion, and others.
Carluccio’s launches fresh produce range in 300 Sainsbury’s stores
The 16-strong selection includes three fresh pasta variations.
Potato milk could displace oat as more sustainable milk alternative: analyst
Potatoes remain a niche ingredient in the plant-based milk space.
Wagamama to fully reopen five London restaurants as customers go back to offices
The chain said the reopening demonstrates their “confidence after the lockdowns and the need to meet demand for their iconic dishes.”
Papa John’s opens first store in Bridgend
The chain now has over 500 UK stores.
Papa John’s has opened its first store in Bridgend near Cardiff, located on Tremains Road.
Taco Bell Malaysia selects GrowthOps Asia as marketing partner
The chain seeks to build its digital reputation in the country.
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