Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's stays the course in ad spending; McDonald's rolls out ‘Thank You Meals'; Shake Shack returns $10m loan

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

Domino’s is staying the course in ad spending as the coronavirus forces other businesses to pull back, its CEO said. Speaking to CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Rich Allison also said that contactless delivery will be “part of the new normal.” Read more here.

Shake Shack has returned its $10 million loan it received from the US government under an emergency programme geared to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. As CNN reports, the move comes amidst growing backlash over the distribution of the funds. Read more here.

Chick-fil-A said it is taking additional time to determine dine-in services amidst easing business restrictions in Georgia state in the US, where the chain is headquartered. As Nation’s Restaurant News reported, the chain said it will review operations and ensure necessary precautions in place “to protect our guests and team members before we reopen our dining rooms.” Read more here.

McDonald’s is offering free “Thank You Meals” to healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics in the US. Available through 5 May, eligible customers can either choose from a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options that come with a soft drink, tea or hot coffee. Read more here.

Chipotle has shared its official guacamole recipe in a bid to engage more stay-at-home customers. As reported by Delish, the fast casual’s executive chef took to the brand's Instagram Live to do the recipe. Read more here.