International

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's hits back at ex-CEO; Burger King's new three-lane drive-thru design; Dunkin' to pilot checkout-free store

4 Sep 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Fatburger's parent buying Johnny Rockets for US$25m; McDonald's ex-CEO fires back at chain's lawsuit; Chipotle sees another 10,000 workers

14 Aug 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

McDonald's sues ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over alleged sexual relationships

11 Aug 20

The company fired him last year after discovering he had a consensual relationship with an employee.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy's $15m breakfast push; RBI revenue falls 25% despite Popeyes' soaring same-store sales; McDonald's taps Mayo Clinic for coronavirus safety aid

9 Aug 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Pret A Manger to close 17 U.S. shops

4 Aug 20

The chain previously announced the closure of 30 UK restaurants.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's posts new diversity goals; Chipotle enhances virtual staff training; Wendy's, Burger King join U.S. chicken sandwich scene

19 Feb 21

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Popeyes' new fish sandwich; Burger King tests new loyalty programme; Taco Bell's $5 value box

11 Feb 21

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy in the U.S.

9 Feb 21

It asked a federal judge to allow it to restructure its finances through a court case filed in the Cayman Islands, where the company is...

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's gets closer to U.S. loyalty programme rollout; Yum! Brands earnings top estimates; Chipotle eyes 200 new store openings

5 Feb 21

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's U.S. sales jumps despite pandemic costs; Why virtual concepts are booming in the U.S.; Pizza Hut's Detroit-style offering launched

29 Jan 21

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Pizza Hut tests drone delivery in Israel

26 Jan 21

Thousands of households are expected to be serviced once this becomes fully operational.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A launches new entry into chicken sandwich scene; McDonald's Throwback app deals; Sonic Drive-In eyes int'l expansion

22 Jan 21

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Taco Bell to bring back potatoes after protests from fans; Grubhub to add in-car food ordering; McDonald's faces new harassment lawsuits

15 Jan 21

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Starbucks appoints Mellody Hobson as non-executive chair

14 Dec 20

She will succeed Myron E.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks wants 55,000 stores by 2030; Wendy's, Uber Eats tap Twitch streamers for new menu; KFC teams up with Lifetime for holiday movie

11 Dec 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's shifts costs to U.S. franchisees; Grubhub's top orders revealed; Yum! Brands CEO ‘thankful' for Habit purchase

4 Dec 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Doordash seeks US2.8bn in IPO; McDonald's enlists John Legend, Chrissy Teigen for charity campaign; Shake Shack trials veggie patty

27 Nov 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC's revamped store designs revealed; More ex-franchisees join McDonald's discrimination lawsuit; Pizza Hut's weighted blanket

20 Nov 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

McDonald's unveils new packaging designs

17 Nov 20

The packaging will be rolled out globally over the next two years.

Weekly Global News Wrap: DoorDash releases filing to go public; McDonald's to conduct coronavirus safety checks; Dunkin's launches customisable merch

13 Nov 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

McDonald's to introduce plant-based burgers in 2021

10 Nov 20

The faux meat will also be featured in chicken substitutes and breakfast sandwiches.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year

6 Nov 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Dunkin' to be sold to Inspire Brands for $11.3bn; Burger King, Tim Hortons to modernise U.S. drive-thrus; McDonald's McRib to get re-release

30 Oct 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's fires back at discrimination lawsuits; Chipotle sales boosted by digital; More chains winning over Gen Z via TikTok

23 Oct 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's faces fourth racial discrimination lawsuit; Starbucks posts more diversity targets; Panera becomes first chain in U.S. to label menu items as climate-friendly

20 Oct 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Pizza Hut franchisee pushes back bid deadline for U.S. eateries; Darden CEO says no to virtual brands; Sizzler U.S. files for bankruptcy

28 Sep 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King cuts artificial ingredients from Whopper; McDonald's facing shortages due to demand for Travis Scott meal; Chick-fil-A testing new chicken sandwich

18 Sep 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's inks largest North America deal in two decades; Starbucks rolls out strawless cups; KFC, Popeyes launch chicken sandwiches in Canada

11 Sep 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's probe into ex-CEO expands; Panera teams up with Google to expand ordering options; Starbucks pledges to give time for workers to vote

28 Aug 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

McDonald's ex-boss fights back against sexual liaison claims

25 Aug 20

The chain sued Steve Easterbrook for allegedly having relationships with workers.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Taco Bell to launch “Go Mobile” concept; Largest U.S. Pizza Hut franchisee to close up to 300 locations; Domino's hiring spree

21 Aug 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Pizza Hut shuts down operations in Greece

4 Aug 20

The pizza chain operated in the country for 12 years.

Five Guys to make Vienna debut

4 Aug 20

The chain will open two restaurants in the capital.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Yum Brands' digital biz shines despite same-store sales fall; Dunkin' to shutter up to 800 U.S. stores; Starbucks accelerates pick-up store rollout

3 Aug 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's, Chipotle implement mandatory mask policies; Starbucks joins climate change alliance; Sonic enables voice ordering via Amazon Alexa

24 Jul 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King pushes for low-methane beef; Taco Bell to trim U.S. menu; Chipotle eyes 10,000 workers as drive-thru biz booms

17 Jul 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Ghost kitchens could be US$1t market by 2030; Uber acquires Postmates; Starbucks implements mask policy

10 Jul 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Postmates revives IPO plans; Pizza Hut, Wendy's U.S. franchisee files for bankruptcy; McDonald's hits pause on reopening U.S. restaurants

3 Jul 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Yum Brands invests $100m to combat inequality; U.S. operators forced to ‘re-close' due to record COVID-19 cases; Starbucks' ‘Impossible' sandwich

26 Jun 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's seeking 260,000 workers; Burger King adds Impossible Foods' sausage; DoorDash scores US$16bn valuation

20 Jun 20

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Sign Up For Newsletter

Thought Leadership Center

MAKING YOUR FOOD STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

Colour use makes a difference in consumers' purchasing decisions: CHR Hansen

Breakfast is the hottest opportunity for foodservice operators

in association with

Follow Us

Most Read