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Weekly Global Wrap: NYC restaurant employs virtual cashiers; Wow Boa launches metaverse loyalty activation; Wendy's offered free Frostys during eclipse

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

New York restaurant employs virtual employees. More from the New York Post.

Asian fast casual chain Wow Bao partners with online gaming platform Roblox to launch metaversal rewards. More from Marketing Dive.

Wendy's offered fans free Frostys during the solar eclipse. More from Parade.

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