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Thunderbird Fried Chicken appoints Nick Moule as operations head
Thunderbird Fried Chicken appoints Nick Moule as operations head
He held senior roles in both M&B and more recently Stonegate, where he headed up the Common Room and Sports Bar & Grill.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme planning another IPO; KFC seeks 20,000 U.S. workers; Loyalty, delivery fuel Papa John’s NA growth
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Costa’s picnic range; Starbucks’ brownie frappucino launched; Honest Burgers’ offers taste of Barcelona
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Domino's completes sale of Swedish business
The move is part of a planned exit from all directly operated international markets.
Starbucks offers 400 new jobs as restrictions gradually ease
Positions will be available across almost 200 sites.
Knoops launches van concept
The Knoopsmobile is heading across the UK this summer.
Food and drink industry projected to grow 12% in 2021
This takes it to 97% of its 2019 pre-COVID level.
YO expands partnership with David Lloyd Clubs
This is “another important step” in the brand’s diversification strategy, its managing director for retail said.
Itsu launches ‘Build Your Own' feature in app
The chain is responding to a growing demand for personalised options.
Greggs names RSM as auditor
The firm will replace KPMG, which has worked with the bakery giant for decades.
Jollibee reveals locations of six upcoming UK openings
It is preparing to launch its London flagship.
Five Guys to open first drive-thru site in Teesside
The chain has lodged plans to take over the former Chiquito's restaurant at Teesside Park.
Taco Bell to open store in Talbot Green
This marks the chain’s 59th UK restaurant opening.
KFC UK & Ireland leverages AI for “guest-centric” menus
The chain is seeking to elevate its customer experience with data use.
Nando's to host five free parties to celebrate end of England's lockdown
Selected restaurants will switch to dance floors for one night only.
Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones joins Deliveroo as non-executive director
She founded Café Rouge with Roger Myers in 1989.
Papa John's, Google Cloud bolster partnership to accelerate chain's digital transformation plan
The chain currently leverages several key Google Cloud technologies.
