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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's discontinues AI drive-thru project; KFC's new quesadilla; Will Arnett stars in new Dunkin commercial
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's discontinues AI drive-thru project; KFC's new quesadilla; Will Arnett stars in new Dunkin commercial
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Macca’s movie collaboration brings back banana-flavoured desserts
A new McFlurry is also joining the movie-themed menu.
Five Guys opens first outside US airport restaurant
The restaurant will serve an exclusive breakfast menu.
Luckin Coffee announces brand partnership with Sesame Street
Sesame Street characters will adorn cups, cup sleeves, and paper bags.
Malaysia’s Marrybrown enters Cambodia and Uzbekistan
The brand is set to launch its first restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Chipotle launches app in the UK
The app is said to digitally replicate the nuances of the in-restaurant ordering experience.
Domino’s reach 2,000 restaurant milestone in India
The brand first opened in India in 1996.
85 Degrees franchisor fined $1.44m for underpayments
Nine of the workers were said to have been underpaid a total of $32,321.
KFC Singapore celebrates International Fried Chicken Day with unlimited chicken feast
The eat-all-you-can chicken buffet will be available from 3 to 5 July in select restaurants.
Soul Origin releases new breakfast menu
The new range consists of buns and wraps.
Mad Mex launches new promo with cemetery plot as a prize
The promotion is launched in partnership with canned water company Liquid Death.
Luckin Coffee secures $500m trade deal for Brazilian coffee beans
The coffee giant recently signed an MoU with ApexBrasil.
Collins Foods CEO resigns
A search for a new CEO is underway.
Shake Shack opens in St Pancras International Station
The first 100 guests will receive limited-edition merchandise.
Ireland's fast-food market seizes growth opportunities in 2024
Youthful population, tourism, and Dublin's outlet density fuel Ireland's fast-food growth opportunities.
Social Media Wrap: TGI Fridays new sandwich; Caffe Nero introduces limited time Single Origin coffee; McDonald's summer menu drop
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Pret A Manger scraps 10-year franchise deal in Israel
The brand initially planned to open 40 outlets in the market.
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