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Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy’s enters the Metaverse; How Chipotle’s using RFID tech; McDonald’s being linked to Amazon deforestation
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy’s enters the Metaverse; How Chipotle’s using RFID tech; McDonald’s being linked to Amazon deforestation
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Paris Baguette opens two more outlets in Indonesia
The openings come five months after the bakery chain entered Indonesia in partnership with local retailer EFN.
Subway Malaysia celebrates family, togetherness during Ramadan in new campaign
It also introduced a new mascot named Sabweh, created by local artist Ernest Ng.
Singapore’s delivery riders are highly satisfied with work but most are “excluded” in future policy talks
A new study reveals riders are not in favour of industry changes that could “potentially disrupt the autonomy they currently enjoy.”
Domino’s China operator files for Hong Kong listing
DPC revealed plans to open 120 new stores this year.
Grill’d quietly ends run of two plant-based venues
The Impossibly Grill’d restaurants had a menu that featured 23 plant-based burgers.
Red Rooster launches limited edition hoodies to raise funds for flooded communities
All proceeds from the sale of the hoodies will be donated to GIVIT.
Milksha to open first Brisbane site
This is the second Australian outlet for the chain, which has over 240 outlets across markets.
Motto Motto to launch Japanese-inspired fish and chips
The dish is available for a strictly limited time over the holiday season.
Pret A Manger joins coffee pod recycling service
Customers can recycle their pods via Collect+ or through kerbside collections in selected areas
Leon launches “gut-positive” spring menu
All items will be available for takeaway, click & collect and delivery.
Domino's Pizza Group appoints Tracy Corrigan as independent non-executive director
She was the chief strategy officer of Dow Jones & Company from 2014 to 2020.
Harry Ramsden’s owner names Andy Hulbert as VP of international and commercial
The newly-created role sees Hulbert focusing on growing franchising and licensing opportunities domestically and internationally.
Ole & Steen managing director: Businesses reviewed location strategies after WFH culture’s significant intervention
Lee Nixon joins the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards as part of the event’s Leaders Panel.
Costa Coffee pledges achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040
The coffee chain is also collaborating with suppliers of coffee and dairy milk to improve farming practices.
Flexible menus, consolidation of orders pitched as Ukraine crisis remains ‘long-term threat’ to prices
Operators are also told to keep speaking to suppliers about availability.
Baskin-Robbins SG, MY CEO joins QSR Media’s upcoming supply chain webinar
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