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Burger King opens first meat-free restaurant in Germany
Burger King opens first meat-free restaurant in Germany
The concept will be open for just five days.
Wagamama launches new cook at home range
All profits in the first year will be donated to mental health charity partner YoungMinds.
Starbucks to offer reusable cup-share scheme in European stores by 2025
An initial trial will begin over the coming months in France, Germany, and the UK.
KFC pledges to tackle litter issues with pilot programmes, staff training
The new set of initiatives builds on the chain’s existing litter strategy, which encourages its restaurants to undertake three litter picks a day.
YO, Kerry Foods launch chilled meal range
The launch of the branded chilled meals follows the recent agreement to supply food-to-go products to 390 Tesco front of store fridges.
Nine in ten hospo leaders expect staff shortages this year after COVID-19, Brexit: survey
Drops in staff productivity are also a concern.
Chilango appoints Nigel Sherwood as non-executive board director
He has held senior roles in Shake Shack, Nando’s and Pizza Hut UK.
Caffè Carluccio brews challenge to high street coffee brands with 500-store plan
The chain is looking to enter travel hubs, city centres and neighbourhood locations.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme files US$100m IPO; McDonald’s tries automated drive-thru ordering; Elon Musk’s Tesla files paperwork for restaurant concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Subway's summer menu; Honest Burgers’ Halloumi returns; Nando's reconnects youth, elderly with new promotion
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Prezzo partners with THIS to expand vegan offering
This is the first time the chain is using meat alternatives.
Domino’s hiring 5,000 chefs, delivery drivers in response to ‘strong’ demand
The move comes amidst growing concerns about labour shortages after Brexit and COVID-19.
Pret A Manger trials click & collect in eight Manchester shops
The chain also integrated their coffee subscription service as part of the move.
LEON launches organic coffee range
Its packaging is fully recyclable, the company says.
The Restaurant Group sales near pre-pandemic levels since UK outdoor dining resumed, company says
Over the past year, the company had to permanently shut some underperforming restaurants.
YO! expands food-to-go deal with Tesco
The move is part of the brand’s existing multi-channel plan.
Further rise in footfall seen as restrictions ease and indoor hospitality returns
London footfall has recovered most compared to other major cities.
