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Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. startup unveils automated burger robot, Starbucks to close 150 stores next year, the Hardee's-Carl's Jr. branding split
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. startup unveils automated burger robot, Starbucks to close 150 stores next year, the Hardee's-Carl's Jr. branding split
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Howard Schultz steps down as Starbucks' executive chairman
He announced his retirement after helming the global coffee brand in key positions for decades. Starbucks co-founder Howard Schultz announced that he...
No mere fad, the poké invasion in Australia is here to stay
But how should competing brands that feature the Hawaiian dish separate themselves?
North Korea to possibly allow McDonald's in their country
U.S. officials say Kim Jong Un may allow a ‘Western hamburger franchise’ in the reclusive state. The Press Herald stated that the North Korean leader...
Millennials are eating healthier, and what this means for your QSR
Needing a quick bite no longer means eating unhealthy.
McDonald's serves up higher spending in the US
Shares of the fast food chain by revenue rose more than 5% as global same-restaurant sales topped Wall Street forecasts.
Subway to close 500 restaurants across the US
The restaurant chain is said to be in the process of remodeling some locations and testing new menu items.
Find out the digital deal's role in improving customer experience
Combo items, special discounts, and the daily special – whether people dine out or stay in, a customer wanting a good deal has always been a sure...
Here's why food delivery apps in SEA aren't worried about the rise of GrabFood
As GrabFood rolls out its plans for massive expansion, some of its competitors tell QSR Media that they aren’t waiting on the sidelines. ***
Grab to expand GrabFood in Southeast Asia following acquisition of Uber
It will integrate Uber’s food delivery business in the region into Grab’s existing fintech platform.
KFC plans to set up ‘stealth kitchens' in India to widen reach
This is to leverage the growing online food delivery model used by aggregators such as Swiggy and Zomato.
Taco Bell overtakes Burger King as the fourth largest US chain
McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway Restaurants held on to the top three spots.
Starbucks tests a cashless store in Seattle
Starbucks is running a single-location cashless pilot in a store located in the lobby of a Seattle-based office building.
KFC Canada allows users to pay with Bitcoin
The chicken bucket will only be available to be purchased through KFC Canada's online portal.
SSP enters the Indian travel food and beverage market
SSP will own a 49% stake in Travel Food Services Private Limited in India.
Police attends to one McDonald's site after it ran out of Szechuan sauce
The customers waiting in line got angry and began chanting: “We want sauce.”
Philippine-brand Jollibee to open stores in the UK
The British Ambassador to the Philippines visited Jollibee’s 1000th site to show support.
