Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC tests chicken and donuts sandwich; Panera enters the grain bowl category; Taco Bell's Halloween-themed collection

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

KFC in the US announced it will be testing a new combination of fried chicken and glazed doughnuts beginning 16. As reported by CNN, customers have two options: a chicken and doughnut basket meal for $5.49, which includes chicken tenders or bone-chicken and a doughnut; or a chicken sandwich for $5.99, featuring a fried chicken patty between two doughnut buns. Read more here.

Panera in the US is adding a new category to its lineup: warm grain bowls. In a company release, the chain says the move is the next step in its “evolving mission to offer more grains, plants and proteins on its menu.” Read more here.

Fast casual chain &pizza has partnered with food-tech startup Zume to roll out a fleet of mobile kitchens in the US - a bid to assist the former’s delivery and expansion efforts. As reported by Business Insider, &pizza CEO Michael Lastoria estimates that thousands of mobile kitchens will be "on the road in the near future." Read more here.

Taco Bell in the US has unveiled its Halloween-themed costumes, including ones for babies. As Yahoo! reports, the collection revolves mostly around the restaurant’s signature sauce packets — hot, fire, diablo and verde. Read more here.

Chipotle in the US announced the addition of carne asada to its menu for a limited time. As reported by Restaurant Business, Chipotle Rewards members were the first to learn about the new item, with some loyalty members invited to early tasting events in New York and Los Angeles. Read more here.

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