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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks taps We are Social for creative strategy; Jamie Oliver to roll out pasta brand; BK, Popeyes end expansions plans with startup 

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

 

Costa Coffee has another physical store in the US and is seeking to expand with an RTD coffee range. More from World Coffee Portal.

 

Starbucks is ramping its creative strategies by tapping London-based firm We Are Social for European, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions. More from World Coffee Portal.

 

After bearing the brunt of the pandemic, Itsu said its sales are increasing due to workplace reopening. More from City AM.

 

The Hummingbird Bakery has a new site and it will serve customers on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria, London, on 25 October. More from Bakery Info.

 

Jamie Oliver is set to roll out his delivery first pasta brand. More from BigHospitalityUK.

 

Popeyes’ $6 big box deal will be revived. It has two pieces of the chain's bone-in fried chicken and two regular sides. More from Thrillist.

 

Find out how you can get a free whopper at Burger King this Halloween Season. More from Thrillist. 


Burger King, Popeyes  and other fast food brands dropped their partnership with a startup, which will supposedly help in their expansion plans. More from Eatthis.

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