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Weekly Global Wrap: Rubio's shutters 48 restaurants in California; Taco Bell's new home dips; Irish chain wins trademark fight with McDonald's

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

Fast-casual chain Rubio’s Coastal Grill shutters 48 restaurants in California. More from the New York Post.

Taco Bell partners with Kraft Heinz to release new at-home dips. More from The US Sun.

Irish chain Supermac wins trademark fight with McDonald's. More from The Guadian.

 

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