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Weekly Global Wrap: KFC's new saucy nuggets; Chains braces for California's wage hike; McDonald's expands spin-off brand

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

KFC launches new saucy chicken nuggets with five flavours. More from USA Today.

Fast food chains braces for California's C$20 minimum wage hike. More from LA Times.

McDonald's to open two more spin-off brand restaurants, CosMc's, in April. More from The US Sun.

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