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More Hong Kong restaurants ‘optimistic’ about economy: Deliveroo survey
More Hong Kong restaurants ‘optimistic’ about economy: Deliveroo survey
Nearly 54% of over 9,000 restaurants surveyed reported an increase in their dining-in revenues.
A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada
If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.
Guzman y Gomez offers over 4,200 jobs
It opened 11 restaurants in 2021 and has four more in the pipeline to open before the end of the year.
Papa John’s opens first restaurant in Perth, Scotland
The pizza franchise already has over 500 stores in the UK.
Burger King opens plant-based pop up restaurant in Spain
The pop-up arrives roughly five months after the chain tried one in Cologne, Germany.
Singapore to implement new food safety licensing regime for food outlets by 2023
Some 23,000 food establishments will come under the Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework.
Pret A Manger enters self-service coffee scene with new ‘Express’ format
The chain, whose city centre outlets were hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions, describes the move as the next step in its ‘transformation” strategy.
Starbucks Korea facing probe over US$153m in prepaid card takings
It was the only coffeehouse chain to be included in the recent inspection.
Five Guys opens first Malaysian restaurant
The chain says the outlet offers halal-certified meat and sauces.
Mad Mex celebrates franchisees, managers in 9th Golden Burrito Awards
The chain says the awards are its opportunity to celebrate “a genuine culture of excellence.”
Foodpanda, Rebel Foods ink five-year virtual brands partnership
The partnership sees both companies aiming to launch more than 10 virtual brands in over 2,000 outlets across the region.
Chatime makes a play for at-home market with DIY bubble tea kits
Customers can choose from four of the chain’s classic flavours.
Domino’s brings back Pizza Roulette promotion for Halloween
Customers can order a pizza where one slice will be dabbed with their Reaper Chilli Sauce.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s U.S. stores reach gender pay parity; Panera’s ‘climate positive’ pledge; Buffalo Wild Wings tries frying robot
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Ferguson Plarre, Gotcha welcome Halloween season with themed treats, drinks
Items include gingerbread cookies dubbed The Walking Ginger Dead.
Retail Food Group responds to class action from former, current Michel’s franchisees
Read the operator’s full statement here.
Can chains catch Gen Z's growing appetite for takeaway?
36% of respondents order takeaway or home delivery at least once every week, a new study revealed.
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