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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 150 stores next year, the Hardee's-Carl's Jr. branding split, Chick-fil-A is top fast food chain in reputation survey
22 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Howard Schultz steps down as Starbucks' executive chairman
6 Jun 18
He announced his retirement after helming the global coffee brand in key positions for decades.
No mere fad, the poké invasion in Australia is here to stay
6 Jun 18
But how should competing brands that feature the Hawaiian dish separate themselves?
North Korea to possibly allow McDonald's in their country
5 Jun 18
U.S. officials say Kim Jong Un may allow a ‘Western hamburger franchise’ in the reclusive state.
Millennials are eating healthier, and what this means for your QSR
18 May 18
Needing a quick bite no longer means eating unhealthy.
McDonald's serves up higher spending in the US
8 May 18
Shares of the fast food chain by revenue rose more than 5% as global same-restaurant sales topped Wall Street forecasts.
Subway to close 500 restaurants across the US
1 May 18
The restaurant chain is said to be in the process of remodeling some locations and testing new menu items.
Find out the digital deal's role in improving customer experience
16 Apr 18
Combo items, special discounts, and the daily special – whether people dine out or stay in, a customer wanting a good deal has always been a...
Here's why food delivery apps in SEA aren't worried about the rise of GrabFood
6 Apr 18
As GrabFood rolls out its plans for massive expansion, some of its competitors tell QSR Media that they aren’t waiting on the sidelines....
Grab to expand GrabFood in Southeast Asia following acquisition of Uber
27 Mar 18
It will integrate Uber’s food delivery business in the region into Grab’s existing fintech platform.
KFC plans to set up ‘stealth kitchens' in India to widen reach
20 Mar 18
This is to leverage the growing online food delivery model used by aggregators such as Swiggy and Zomato.
Taco Bell overtakes Burger King as the fourth largest US chain
27 Feb 18
McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway Restaurants held on to the top three spots.
Starbucks tests a cashless store in Seattle
23 Jan 18
Starbucks is running a single-location cashless pilot in a store located in the lobby of a Seattle-based office building.
KFC Canada allows users to pay with Bitcoin
16 Jan 18
The chicken bucket will only be available to be purchased through KFC Canada's online portal.
SSP enters the Indian travel food and beverage market
10 Oct 17
SSP will own a 49% stake in Travel Food Services Private Limited in India.
Police attends to one McDonald's site after it ran out of Szechuan sauce
10 Oct 17
The customers waiting in line got angry and began chanting: “We want sauce.” According to...
Philippine-brand Jollibee to open stores in the UK
3 Oct 17
The British Ambassador to the Philippines visited Jollibee’s 1000th site to show support.
McDonald's ends Olympics sponsorship deal early
20 Jun 17
The fast food chain ended its 41-year-old sponsorship of the Olympic Games three years early.
Fans launch petition to bring Pret A Manger to Canada
13 Jun 17
Fans started a Change.org petition pleading with Pret CEO Clive Schlee to bring the brand to Canada.
Papa John's International announces continued expansion in Chile and Spain
13 Jun 17
Papa John’s International, Inc signed two new expansion agreements with Drake QSR AG.
KFC, Pizza Hut Romania to operate under Sphera Franchise Group
13 Jun 17
The restaurants chains will operate in Romania under the newly launched Sphera Franchise Group.
Taco Bell targets thousands of new stores in international push
7 Jun 17
The Mexican food chain is focusing global growth in China, Brazil, Canada, and India.
Famous Brands scraps full-year dividends
30 May 17
The South African fast food group scrapped its dividend for the first time in 13 years.
Burger King angers Belgian royal family
30 May 17
Belgium's royal family says it has contacted the fast food chain Burger King over an ad.
wagamama debuts in Italy
30 May 17
The brand's first site will be in the Oriocenter shopping mall in Bergamo, Lombardy.
Pret A Manger considers Wall Street IPO
16 May 17
Private equity firm Bridgepoint Advisers is considering a U.S.
Starbucks reports 3% global comparable sales growth
3 May 17
Starbucks posted its financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter ended April 2, 2017.
Domino's Pizza posts strong results for Q1 2017
2 May 17
Domino's Pizza, Inc. announced results for the first quarter of 2017.
Five Guys selects FoodLogiQ to connect global supply chain
2 May 17
Five Guys will leverage FoodLogiQ's supplier management and reporting solutions.
Papa John's International and PepsiCo extend partnership
2 May 17
Pepsi Beverages are now available at Papa John’s locations in 28 countries.
Restaurant Brands International sees flat sales for Q1 2017
2 May 17
Restaurant Brands International Inc reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.
Pizza Hut to expand to Ethiopia
2 May 17
Pizza Hut is set to open three outlets in Ethiopia this year.
How Starbucks plans to make an impact by 2020 and beyond
2 May 17
With its 2016 Global Social Impact Report, Starbucks is sharing its vision for 2020 and beyond.
AmRest Holdings signs deal with Pizza Hut in Russia
2 May 17
AmRest Holdings SE signed a preliminary agreement with the pizza company.
Subway arrives in Croatia
18 Apr 17
The sandwich chain is set to return to the Croatian market.
US company mulls Pizza Hut UK acquisition
18 Apr 17
The pizza chain could be gobbled up for £100m after drawing takeover interest from an American investment fund.
Domino's opens 14,000th store worldwide
18 Apr 17
The pizza giant celebrated the milestone opening in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, outside of the nation's capital of Kuala Lumpur.
Food for Soul brings community Kitchen Projects to U.S. with grant from The Rockefeller Foundation
18 Apr 17
The Rockefeller Foundation provided a grant for the growth of the non-profit organization created by world-renowned chef Massimo Bottura.
Russia's Burger King offered one billion rubles to let singer into Ukraine
11 Apr 17
The chain is asking the Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, for permission.
Pizza Hut Delivery launches franchise program in Romania
11 Apr 17
Pizza Hut’s home delivery service will expand its business in Romania via a franchise system.

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