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McDonald's Monopoly ditches stickers for tokens
McDonald's Monopoly ditches stickers for tokens
Its customers are frustrated because this year's tokens don't have a sticky back.
Abokado hires new head of marketing
It welcomed Vineeta Anuj, former marketing manager at Odeon Cinemas, as its new head of marketing at the beginning of April.
MOD Pizza appoints Paul Twohig as president and COO
It has announced three executive-level promotions to help position the Company for its continued, rapid expansion.
Pret ties up with Chilly's to launch new reusable bottles
It has also announced the commencement of its deposit return scheme trial in Brighton.
Is technology taking our hospitality jobs?
Written by Nick Hucker, CEO, Preoday.
Pret's first vegan cookie to spring into shops
The brand will introduce its new range of salads, baguettes, and cookie on April 17.
Pret A Manger to open for the first time in Bracknell on April 19
It will be offering a sneak peek of the new shop and 400 free lunches on the 18th of April.
Deliveroo to launch ten additional virtual restaurants in the UK
Deliveroo said that its virtual brands have seen more than a 70% increase in revenues.
Pineapple replaces avocado as UK's fastest selling fruit: Prestige Purchasing
According to Tesco, pineapple sales surged 15% in 2017 whilst avocado sales increased by less than 10% last year.
Foodservice price inflation stands at 0.5% for February
Oils and Fats is again leading the categories in terms of inflation at 16.5%.
UKHospitality provides interim guidance on new acrylamide legislation
It aims to help catering businesses identify and implement measures to reduce acrylamide levels in food.
Chart of the Week: Younger consumers are the quickest to adopt app ordering, says The NPD Group
App ordering is now three times bigger than it was two years ago.
Wimpy returns to Shrewsbury
It created at least 15 new jobs and the owner says he has been overwhelmed with support from local residents.
Pret trials new flexi working
It confirmed the trial of a new set of working options for its employees.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's US launches new mobile game; Dunkin' Donuts trials new snacking menu in Boston; Chick-Fil-A slated to be third largest QSR, says Technomic
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Pilgrims to launch new pizza; Pizza Express offers free classic pizzas; EAT. opens at Liverpool Street Station
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Subway rolls out new sub offer
From April 4 until June 26, Subway stores across UK will offer seven original Subs at just £2.49.
