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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks sells Tazo brand to Unilever for $384m; Burger King advocates for men's health; QSRs forecasted to explore the next health frontier in 2018
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks sells Tazo brand to Unilever for $384m; Burger King advocates for men's health; QSRs forecasted to explore the next health frontier in 2018
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Starbucks unveils Christmas cups; Costa Coffee launches new Christmas drinks range; GAIL's Bakery introduces first Advent Calendar
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wok&Go launches crowd fund to open London flagship store
Wok&Go now have 24 stores across the UK with plans to open another 13 in the next year.
The new concepts in foodservice giving UK operators food for thought
A new report from Euromonitor International “New Concepts in Foodservice: Best of 2017” discusses three overarching trends seen in the global foodservice industry, referencing concepts from around the world that are exemplifying each trend.
McDonald's seeks new agency structure
It is conducting a review of its ad-buying account to find more efficient ways to spend its advertising dollars around the globe.
50% of millennials consider giving up meat: itsu
The report also looks in to the dating habits of different eaters, finding 60% of Brit’s wouldn’t change their diet for a loved one.
Nando's trials first UK delivery service
From mid-March, Nando’s will launch its own delivery service in the UK.
Starbucks unveils first color-in holiday cup
The season’s “cup sleeve” for hot beverages is red with an invitation to “Give Good".
Four Hundred Rabbits, Cannon & Cannon launch Special Sourdough Pizza
It will be served throughout the month at their Nunhead and Crystal Palace stores.
HOP Vietnamese to raise money for men's mental health awareness
Throughout November, the chain is creating an online gallery for its customers to post pictures of them sporting a moustache.
Tim Hortons to launch first store in Wales
It will open its doors in Queen Street, Cardiff on the 14th November 2017.
Pret A Manger to open in Nugent on 9th November
It will be partnering with St Christopher Church to donate unsold food at the end of each day.
Owner of Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread looks to acquire Dunkin' Donuts
According to Bloomberg, speculation that JAB Holding Co. could buy Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. sent the coffee-and-doughnut chain's stock surging 8% higher.
Crussh releases Christmas menu
It is set to launch on the 15th of November.
Costa's Babyccino has more sugar than a can of Coca Cola: report
It contains more sugar than Fanta at 6.9g, Sprite at 6.6g, and Dr Pepper, which has 7.2g.
Chopstix introduces first ever seasonal Sweet Treat
Bramley Apple and Cinnamon Spring Rolls served with Salted Caramel sauce will be available on 6 November 2017.
Whitbread launches cookhouse and pub concept in Oldbury
The company has also confirmed three further openings over the next few months.