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Greggs amongst biggest food retailers to back ‘snack tax’
Greggs amongst biggest food retailers to back ‘snack tax’
Organisations also welcomed the report’s latest recommendations.
Nathan’s Famous taps McKenna Townsend to execute Europe development plan
The chain says Europe will be a vital part of their growth.
Pizza Hut Delivery launches gaming division
The division’s first dedicated activation will take place this summer.
Restaurants, pubs sales down 27% in June YoY, but near 2019 levels
Total sales in restaurants were up by 3% in June.
Boparan Restaurant Group opens first multi-brand dining concept
The brand aims to offer "unrivalled flexibility."
Jollibee taps TikTok to search for menu taste testers
It recently opened its first store in Wales.
Five Guys to open new flagship store at London’s Bishopsgate
The 3,500 sq ft location will open later this summer.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s boosts pay, benefits to attract workers; Popeyes to launch chicken nuggets; Panera’s swimwear collection
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s gets spicy with new burger; Wasabi’s faux-salmon sushi; Dunkin’ opens new store in Nottingham
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Shopper conference stable amidst rising inflation
More people also expect to be better off financially than worse off in the year ahead.
England to lift remaining virus restrictions by July 19
The lifting of social distancing measures “brings huge relief for hospitality venues,” UKHospitality said.
Wimpy, Beano Studios to launch seven-week promotion series
Starting July 19, the fast food chain will dish out specially created Beano goodies for its younger customers visiting the restaurants.
Taco Bell to open new restaurant in Worthing
This is the chain’s 64th UK restaurant opening.
KFC eyes “zero-carbon” restaurant concept by 2040
The fast food giant’s updated climate action strategy also seeks solutions to reduce embodied and operational carbon from its venues.
Pizza Express completes £335m refinancing
It had hired 1,000 new staff members to help drive its rebound following the pandemic.
Gordon Ramsey opens Street Burger restaurant at London’s The O2
This is his biggest Street Burger restaurant yet.
The key trends and changes QSRs need to keep in mind to dish out a post-pandemic customer experience
Worldline’s Lee Jones provides insights on evaluating a brand’s digital transformation strategy, responding to consumer behaviour changes and loyalty trends.