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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why Dunkin' is dropping “Donuts” from its name; McDonald's USA halts use of artificial preservatives on burgers; Starbucks donates US$20 million to coffee farmers in Central America
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why Dunkin' is dropping “Donuts” from its name; McDonald's USA halts use of artificial preservatives on burgers; Starbucks donates US$20 million to coffee farmers in Central America
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's launches limited-edition French Stack burger; Nando's brings back the Fighting Malaria burger; The Naked Deli launches a new vegan-friendly cake
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
UberEats seeks to increase driver income following Central London strike
The delivery platform said that they have asked their drivers’ feedback regarding the issue.
87% of users dissatisfied with business rates appeals system, study says
On top of the complaints, Colliers says the users wish to have people from the platform to explain the situation to them.
Cambridge-based cafe to trial ‘cannabis coffee'
The combination is set to be tested next month.
Costa Coffee's new brownie recipe has angered some customers
The coffee chain confirmed that they have no plans in bringing back its old recipe.
Hancock's to unveil three new outlets in next three months
The brand is currently assessing other potential sites across for country.
Uber reportedly in talks to acquire Deliveroo
The move is said to boost Uber’s food delivery operations in Europe.
New pan-global food concept to debut in Soho
The site is the location of the relocating chicken restaurant Billy and the Chicks.
Starbucks UK reports 2% revenue loss for FY 2017
The coffee chain’s presence in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region also generated a 5% turnover increase.
Tossed set to open new site at Gresham Street
The healthy food chain will celebrate the opening by giving away free food to customers.
Carluccio's to debut new look through their 'Project Fresca' programme
The first restaurant to showcase a new look will be Carluccio’s Chester later this month.
UK-based Refined Holding Limited wins as one of Subway's Franchise Owners of the Year
The Subway brand has more than 21,000 franchisees currently.
Greggs trials "click-and-collect" service
The new service allows customers to pre-order and collect a breakfast order through the Greggs Collect Manchester app.
Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream launches new outlet in Chinatown
This will be the Filipino ice cream parlour’s second site following their opening in Camden Town.
Burger King gives away free Xbox game passes for every King Box purchased
The burger chain also announced that they will have a competition to win Xbox consoles.
Food-to-go market up by £2.5 billion since mid-2015, report says
The NPD Group says foodservice operators can make money from Britons’ “voracious appetite” for eating on the go.
