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Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Restaurant inflation outpaces retail as operators rethink pricing
Rising labour and food costs force operators to adopt more targeted pricing strategies.
Zambrero taps Sumin Lohani as development agent for Southeast growth
He is also due to open a second restaurant in Basingstoke as a franchise partner.
YouMeSushi accelerates UK rollout with new sites, franchise drive
The brand currently runs 30 outlets nationwide.
Starbucks global sales rise 6.2% in Q2
Revenue rose 9% to $9.5b, or 8% on a constant currency basis.
Firehouse Subs to debut in Brisbane
The brand’s opening is led by its master franchisee, Retail Food Group.
LEON resets spring menu with bigger rice boxes and returning favourites
The chain adds a Mushroom Magic rice box and new chef-led sauces.
McDonald’s expands McCrispy line with spicy kick and bacon upgrade
The chain is also introducing a spicy mayo dip as a permanent menu item.
McDonald’s unveils new line of refreshers and sodas in the US
The brand is also launching limited-edition drink carriers.
EG On The Move debuts new in-store bakery concept
The new Bill’s Bakery opened earlier this year and now operates at four forecourt sites.
Burger King UK launches limited-time Star Wars-inspired menu
A children’s Mandalorian King Jr. meal will also be available at selected locations.
Hospitality sector contracts as inflation drives wave of closures in Q1
This marks the sector’s second consecutive quarterly fall.
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Nominations close on 1 May.
Jamaica Blue opens in Queensgate Peterborough shopping centre
This marks a step towards its expansion in the UK.
Asia emerges as fastest growing fried chicken market
Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead the growth.
Pret A Manger bets big on protein in major menu shake-up
The chain is also introducing large-size versions of its barista-made beverages.
Black Sheep Coffee expands across Scotland with over 10 new sites
This brings its total presence in the country to more than 21 locations.
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