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Starbucks, Burger King among brands to open in Brussels South Charleroi Airport
These stores will be located both in the landside and airside of the airport.
Papa John's launches new stores in Halesowen and Denton
The franchisee of their Denton store also laid out plans to have 20 stores by 2020.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Domino's USA to launch new pizza theater concept stores; Starbucks USA to provide employees subsidized backup childcare; McDonald's franchisees to ramp up weakening sales
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's unveils the Swiss Stack burger; Muffin Break's new Chocolate Orange Duffin; Chilango's Burrito Bond 2 campaign
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Whitbread's shareholders approve Coca-Cola's acquisition on Costa Coffee
Only 0.73% of those who voted were against the decision.
Taylor St Baristas partners with Sodexo for global coffee programme
The exclusive partnership will see Sodexo offer its clients two premium quality coffee offers.
HOP to launch new flagship store in London
This marks as the Vietnamese chain’s 5th store in the city.
GAIL's Bakery to launch Waste Bread
The move is said to be a part of their commitment to reduce food waste. GAIL’s Bakery has announced that they’ll be launching their new Waste Bread on October 11. The offering is made up of leftover bread with tacky texture crumb sits beneath a thick crust. The bakery chain also mentioned that since their daily leftovers are different, every loaf will have a different taste. “Our promise is to be authentic and thoughtful with all that we do. We’re lucky to have passionate bakers creating exceptional food every day, and the Waste Bread is a great example of our expertise and passion further aligning with the values of our communities,” Tom Molnar, CEO and Co-Founder of GAIL’s, said. They also announced that they’ll be launching their 100% compostable coffee cups
Vapiano's Tower Bridge restaurant to open on October 26
The new restaurant is the first in a trio of new openings confirmed by the group.
Costa ad banned for 'discouraging' avocado breakfast options
The radio advertisment told people to choose the "better deal" of a roll or egg muffin instead.
Pret A Manger investigates second allergy death
The news followed after a teenage girl had died from eating a baguette.
Itsu reports group sales growth of £105.6 million for FY17
Product launches, new customer acquisition and annualisation are some of is growth drivers.
Inconsistent weather patterns continues to impact meat and wheat prices, Prestige says
Prices are also forecasted to have a 5% increase for the next 18 months.
Is Greggs trying out new vegan sausage rolls?
The vegan offering is said to have Hooba sausages as its main ingredient.
Honest Burgers unveils the Fritter 2.0
The new item also has a vegan-friendly version.
Greggs' pizzas and drinks range lift third-quarter sales
The bakery chain reported a 3.2% rise in like-for-like sales in the said period.