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Weekly Global Wrap: Americana eyes local brands to franchise; Chipotle launches rewards programme for college students in the US; Taco Bell rethinks AI voice ordering in drive-thrus
Weekly Global Wrap: Americana eyes local brands to franchise; Chipotle launches rewards programme for college students in the US; Taco Bell rethinks AI voice ordering in drive-thrus
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
McDonald’s UK & Ireland CEO resigns
He will be leaving his position by the end of September
Black Sheep Coffee hits major milestone in franchise expansion
This comes after the brand reported 25% growth in same-store sales in H1 2025.
South Korean burger chain Lotteria to open in Malaysia
The news follows its expansion in Singapore.
Beefy’s reports $21.2m revenue for FY2025
The brand also announced the opening of its first Gold Coast location.
Chick-fil-A to open first restaurant in the UK in the fall
The brand is investing $100m for its expansion in the UK.
Chick-fil-A bets $75m for Singapore expansion
This marks the brand’s first entry in Asia Pacific.
Costa Coffee unveils new look for Heathfield Retail Park site
The store has a brand new bar and cake cabinet installed.
Chicking expands to Edinburgh
The brand now has 17 restaurants in the UK.
Domino’s Australia axes discounts after 2025 full-year loss
The group reported a loss of $3.7m for FY2025.
Coca-Cola reportedly mulling sale of Costa Coffee
The brand has over 2,800 outlets in the UK.
Weekly Global Wrap: Cracker Barrel returns to old logo after public backlash; McDonald's plans to lower combo meal prices in the US; Jollibee confident to maintain momentum
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Beefy’s, Firehouse Subs to drive Retail Food Group’s growth
Store rationalisation will fund the expansion of these brands.
Retail Food Group announces divestment of Brumby’s Bakery
The brand has 70 outlets in Australia.
Caprinos Pizza unveils first pasta range
The new dish comes in three flavours.
PizzaExpress unveils new ‘fakeaway’ range
The new range comes in four flavours
Just Eat to pilot AI-ground delivery robots in Europe
The robots can travel 15 km per hour.
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