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Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's driverless delivery car; McDonald's trials ‘green' stores in Canada; Taco Bell US to roll out vegetarian menu
21 Jun 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Taco Bell's Nacho Fries campaign comes with a new ballad; Starbucks invests in renewable energy; Chipotle unveils limited-edition Pride gear
7 Jun 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
KFC considering ‘vegan' protein, meets with plant-based 'meat' makers
4 Jun 19
The chain is reported to be ready to introduce a vegan option in its UK stores.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A uses AI to spot foodborne illnesses; Pizza Hut revamps its original pan pizza after 40 years; Chipotle offers free burritos during the NBA Finals
31 May 19
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 founder sells US$3.8 million shares; McDonald's tiny beehive restaurant replica; Burger King helps select graduates pay off debt
27 May 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
MOD Pizza raises US$160m
24 May 19
The chain expects to reach approximately 1,000 locations over the next five years.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Church's Chicken workers to get expedited pay due to labor shortage; Taco Bell's new hotel; McDonald's completes new Happy Meal iteration
21 May 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks partners with Microsoft to boost customer service experience through technology
14 May 19
The services are range from machine learning to blockchain.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks gets buzz from ‘Game of Thrones'; McDonald's menu shake-up; Papa John's CEO hints at Shaq pizza
10 May 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
KFC China gets creative with chicken to combat rising poultry prices
7 May 19
The fried chicken giant is selling a piece of the chicken it has never used before.
Shake Shack first quarter revenues soar 33.8%
7 May 19
Warm weather pushed total revenue for the burger chain to US$132.6 million.
Yum! Brands reports solid first quarter sales
7 May 19
KFC and Taco Bell were main drivers of that growth.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King's “Real Meal” boxes; Subway U.S. closes over 1,000 stores in 2018; Taco Bell U.S.' new summer apparel
5 May 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks reports Q2 results, aims to accelerate growth in China, U.S
30 Apr 19
The results come amid competition from coffee chains in the growing Asian market.
McDonald's Corporation negotiates contract with Uber Eats in the U.S.
30 Apr 19
This comes ahead of the delivery company’s initial public offering.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's eyes 25,000 stores globally; McDonald's hiring older workers; Chipotle gets food safety subpoena
26 Apr 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Burger King Russia could hold IPO: report
25 Apr 19
Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan are some of the banks organising the listing.
Papa John's International opens 2000th restaurant outside North America
24 Apr 19
The milestone store is located in Moscow, Russia.
Wrap It Up! opens first store in India
23 Apr 19
The new branch is located at the Central Plaza Mall in Gurugram.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Carl's Jr.'s cannabis-infused burger; McDonald's pulls ‘Signature' burgers; Del Taco goes ‘Beyond'
21 Apr 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: CKE Restaurants' new CEO; Papa Murphy's sold to MTY Group; KFC's virtual Colonel
12 Apr 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
DP Eurasia revenues soar 36.8% in 2018
9 Apr 19
Growth in Turkey and Russia were driven primarily by online ordering platforms.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King's ‘Impossible' Whopper; Subway-Tastemade partnership extended; McDonald's U.S. shrinks its late-night menu
6 Apr 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Papa John's appoints Karlin Linhardt as global chief marketing officer
29 Mar 19
Linhardt previously served as senior vice president for marketing in Subway.
Domino's celebrates opening of 10,000th non-U.S. store
29 Mar 19
The milestone store in Shenzhen also the pizza giant's 200th location in China.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's US$300m AI investment; Domino's announces in-car ordering platform; Taco Bell US trials dollar donut
29 Mar 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' $100m investment; Burger King's latest ‘burn'; Shaquille O'Neal is Papa John's newest board member
22 Mar 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Inquiry report on Australia's franchising sector: reactions from Brumby's founder, FCA, industry analysts
19 Mar 19
Stakeholders and industry analysts collectively welcomed the recently-released report on the franchising sector in Australia.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King's coffee subscription service; McDonald's innovates recruitment process; Chipotle USA's loyalty program goes national
15 Mar 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's flips its arches for Int'l Women's Day; Papa John's founder to step down from board; How Dunkin', Krispy Kreme are celebrating St. Patrick's Day
8 Mar 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Pizza Hut partners with FedEx to trial delivery robot; Taco Bell expands ‘Triplelupa' trial; Starbucks debunks ‘#Shallowbucks' promo
2 Mar 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks could be first chain to roll out cannabis-infused drinks: analysts
27 Feb 19
The coffee giant's CEO, however, said it was not part of their current plan.
KFC to relaunch once more in Israel
27 Feb 19
The fast food giant previously entered the country in past decades.
KFC launches first ever wholly digital branch on social media
26 Feb 19
Users in the Middle East can scroll through their feed before being greeted by a KFC employee.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC features RoboCop as Colonel Sanders in new ads; Wendy's begins $25m digital investments; Denver drive-thru taking orders using AI
24 Feb 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's Behind the Foil campaign; Papa John's tuition programme; McDonald's unveils impressionistic ads in France
17 Feb 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A tops U.S. customer service survey; QSRs reveal positive full-year results; McDonald's eyes more sites in Russia
8 Feb 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Papa John's gets $200m investment and new chairman
6 Feb 19
Shares jumped following the announcement.
Burger and Lobster set to open in Singapore
6 Feb 19
This will be the London-based restaurant chain’s fifth Asian market following UAE, Thailand, Malaysia and Kuwait.
Investment firms urge fast food giants to improve supply chain sustainability
5 Feb 19
They are also calling the chains to publish quantitative, time-bound targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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