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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks union drive spreads; McDonald’s on cost pressures; Pizza Hut’s hops on spicy food trend
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks union drive spreads; McDonald’s on cost pressures; Pizza Hut’s hops on spicy food trend
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
New Zealand’s Restaurant Brands sees sales exceed $1bn
Its California business played a significant role in the company’s performance.
Domino's inks deal with SkyDrop for second stage of drone delivery partnership in New Zealand
The two companies first partnered in 2016, trying drone delivery at the chain’s Whangaparaoa store in Auckland.
Burger King set to reach 150 restaurants in Japan
The brand expects to increase the number of stores in Japan to 200 in 2023.
Five Guys opens third Singapore restaurant
The chain has almost 1,700 locations worldwide and another 1,500 units in development.
Honest Burgers opens store with entirely plant-based menu
The “V Honest” concept offers four recipes using a plant burger and two using faux-chicken.
Poke House pursuing London IPO, aggressive UK growth
It is projecting more than €100 million (£83 million) in revenue this year.
Deliveroo reports 36% rise in Q4 gross transaction value
This is despite a difficult yearly comparison when new lockdown restrictions were coming into force.
Papa John’s opens new store in Melton Mowbray
The company continues to be on the lookout for those interested in running multiple stores or opening-up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
Limited to no meat intake for nearly half of Brits: study
Meat reduction has returned to around the level seen in 2019 following a dip in 2020, Mintel said.
Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end
Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.
Guzman y Gomez to open 20th VIC restaurant
This follows a recent hiring spree where they offered over 4,000 jobs.
Starbucks celebrates Indonesia’s coffee heritage with new ‘experience center’
Customers visiting the new center can learn more about sourcing, roasting and brewing coffee, and explore coffee through interactive workshops.
Bruce Feodoroff returns to Pie Face as CEO
This is the third stint for him at the chain.
Popeyes makes India debut with Bangalore restaurant
The outlet’s menu in India features the chain’s signature chicken sandwich but also includes some Indian-inspired innovations.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s expands McPlant test; Taco Bell’s ‘business school’; Starbucks scraps vaccine requirement in U.S.
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Hong Kong’s restaurants pessimistic amidst dine-in curfews, rising costs
Only 26% of restaurants surveyed said they are confident on the revenue on dine-in business in the approaching Chinese New Year period.
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