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Patisserie Valerie parent company appoints Jeremy Jensen as chair of the audit committee
Patisserie Valerie parent company appoints Jeremy Jensen as chair of the audit committee
The news comes after they have assigned a new auditor.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin' welcomes the new year with a new look; Wendy's USA offers year-supply of Frosty for US$2; Mcdonald's USA to launch their version of Dunkin's Donut Fries
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Papa John's, Marmite unveil Marmite Cheese Scrolls; Domino's introduces their new Delight pizza range; Dunkin' Donuts launches new Chocolate Orange latte, hot chocolate and donut
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off.
Esquires Coffee to launch new outlet in Leicester
The upcoming site is set to serve its coffee range by January 2019.
Smooth booking processes and recognition of a special occasion impacts restaurant reviews, study says
Holding occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries are said to be ‘make or break moments’ for operators.
Papa John's opens a new store in Peterborough
This is their second store in the area.
Patisserie Valerie appoints Rhys Iley as new group commercial director
Iley will be responsible for all store operations as well as sales of branded products to other retail partners.
Harry Ramsden's reaches their 90th anniversary
The brand currently has over 35 outlets across the UK.
Chilango to launch New Year menu
Gluten-free and vegan options will be featured in the new range.
Patisserie Valerie's parent company to replace auditor
This comes whilst Grant Thornton UK’s audit of Patisserie’s financial statements for 2015-2017 is being investigated by Britain’s accounting watchdog.
Dunkin' Brands announces new promotions and appointments
Two of the executives have been with the company for more than 10 years.
Hancock's American Kitchen and Bar launches three new outlets
The Rochester-based dining chain has also signed a deal for their seventh site in Dover.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen Makes Progress as 14 out of the 17 stores slated for closure have shuttered
GBK's South African owner, Famous Brands, has announced it has now closed 14 of the 17 stores scheduled for closure under the terms of the recently agreed CVA.
Carluccio's receives £10 million cash injection from parent company for brand reboot
The chain aims to improve their store design, food, service and website.
Greggs to launch vegan sausage rolls by 2019, PETA claims
The information is said to have been from a leaked email of a Greggs representative.
UK Hospitality says government's new migration proposal will harm economy
The trade body believes that this will not benefit UK businesses.
