UK
KFC names John Mays as director of equity and inclusion
He will lead the development and implementation of the chain’s equity and inclusion vision and strategy.
McDonald's adds triple cheeseburgers to saver menu
The item was trialled in 60 UK restaurants earlier this year.
Wahaca to shutter 10 sites as it mulls CVA
The chain experienced a “significant depletion” of cash reserves due to earlier restrictions.
Rosa's Thai Cafe opens latest London restaurant at Queensway
The chain has 19 restaurants in four cities.
Jollibee's Liverpool store to open on 3 September
It will be the chain's second restaurant in the UK.
The Lebanese Bakery opens second London site at Harrod's
Its parent company said the move is a response to big demand for the concept.
Welsh coffee company Kin+Ilk secures permanent site in Cardiff
The concept offers locally sourced products and coffee from El Salvador.
Shake Shack, Tapas Revolution amongst chains taking part in Action Against Hunger's Love Food Give Food campaign
The campaign aims to provide treatment to vulnerable people around the world.
Pret A Manger cuts almost 2,900 jobs as sales plummet to lowest level in ten years
Some staff will now be working shorter hours.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's probe into ex-CEO expands; Panera teams up with Google to expand ordering options; Starbucks pledges to give time for workers to vote
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Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Creams appoints Roche Communications for creative campaigns
The PR firm will also handle the opening of new stores and drive new brand partnerships.
Discount card company Tastecard ventures into delivery
A minimum 10% discount will be permanently applied on all offers to customers, it claims.
Haidilao opens second UK site at The O2
A third location is slated to open by early 2021.
McDonald's ex-boss fights back against sexual liaison claims
The chain sued Steve Easterbrook for allegedly having relationships with workers.
Pizza Express closing 73 restaurants, to cut 1,100 jobs
Nine of the stores shutting down are in London.
