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Social Media Wrap Up: Pret A Manger's #Pride2018 playlist; Las Iguanas gives away free trip to Brazil; pod brings back vegan rainbow salad
Social Media Wrap Up: Pret A Manger's #Pride2018 playlist; Las Iguanas gives away free trip to Brazil; pod brings back vegan rainbow salad
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Filipino fast food chain Jollibee eyes new sites in UK
They are also eyeing a Mexican fast food chain to bolster their global expansion plan.
More deprived communities have greater density of fast food outlets, Public Health England says
Their health survey also shows obesity rates rising along with deprivation rates.
Millennials account for 29% of restaurant revenues, survey finds
They also account for 28% of hotel earnings.
Smashburger announces development of 100% plant-based burger
Dubbed the Alternative Burger, it is made with mushrooms, beetroot and other non-meat items.
PizzaExpress adds augmented reality update to Doughball gaming app
The game allows customers to play a virtual game of football using the brand's Dough Balls.
Paddy & Scott's, Marriott Hotels announce multi-year artisan coffee partnership
Their specialty coffee will now be rolled out across much of Marriott’s UK portfolio starting this month.
Esquires Coffee makes Romanian debut
The New Zealand-based brand plans to have 25 units in the next five years.
Vegan dining concept When Polly Met Fergie set to debut at Queensgate
The new restaurant is set to open in August.
Wimpy launches new, lower-calorie menu
Sugary drinks have also been removed from Wimpy’s kids’ menu.
McDonald's adds grilled chicken wrap to Happy Meal menu
The new option was added after collaborating with parenting network Mumsnet.
Fever pitch: spicing up menus to maximise summer trade
Written by Mizkan Head of Marketing Lorna Kimberley.
Food Standards Agency trials first use of blockchain
A further pilot is planned for July.
Papa John's International completes sale of China sites
They sold all 34 locations to a private equity firm-owned portfoilo company.
Honest Burgers unveils Korea-inspired burger
The limited-edition offering has bulgogi BBQ bacon and the country's signature kimchi.
Restaurants expect rise in delivery orders during sporting events, Deliveroo claims
The delivery company's poll also revealed how England’s World Cup success has boosted orders on their platform.
Costa Coffee UK sales fall by 2% in Q1 2018
Total sales, meanwhile, grew by 5.2% in the quarter due to new stores and Express machines.
