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Pret might introduce deposit scheme for plastic bottles
Pret might introduce deposit scheme for plastic bottles
Pret would like to trial its own return initiative in Brighton shops in April.
KFC apologises for FCK-ing up
The Colonel said sorry for the ongoing "KFC crisis" with an advert in the Sun newspaper.
Social Media Wrap Up: wagamama to raise funds for Mind; Muffin Break unveils Bacon & Egg Bagel; Burger King offers Chicken Nuggets for 99p
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Greggs sales rose 7.4% to £960m in 2017
It also reported its company-managed shop like-for-like sales to increase 3.7% in 2017.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC UK says FCK in a newspaper ad; Dunkin' Donuts ramps up expansion in the US; Subway might upgrade its rewards programme
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
The QSR bucking the trend with plans for structural and store growth
The healthy food chain sees opportunities in the market as other competitors downsize their estates.
Chart of the Week: NPD Group reveals the most popular deals in out-of-home promotions
Visits involving meal deals fare better with 39.6% than kids meal deal with an 11.8% market share.
ALMR commends the Government's revised position on EU migrants
Government will now allow EU citizens who arrive in Britain during the post-Brexit transition period to stay permanently.
Tim Hortons launches third Cardiff restaurant
It opened its new restaurant in Albany Road, Cardiff on the 22nd of February.
Taco Bell overtakes Burger King as the fourth largest US chain
McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway Restaurants held on to the top three spots.
KFC and Pizza Hut criticised over animal welfare standards
McDonald's outperformed them in the treatment of livestock used in food production, according to World Animal Protection.
Vapiano to double London presence with three new openings
Its first site will be at Centre Point, with the second and third sites in Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge.
La Pastaia opens second site in Fitzrovia
CDG Leisure secured a 3,100 square feet unit at 144 Great Portland Street for the restaurant.
UK casual dining scene suffers as business rates rise
Rising rate bills adds to the difficulties of operators - and not just in the high street.
Starbucks UK tests first-ever paper cup charge
It announced a 5p paper cup charge trial in 35 stores* across the city, west end, and west London.
Cost of fish and chips to increase amidst price pressure
Coupled with poor catching reported from vessels, prices are rising fast, with less availability to meet demand.
Subway reveals calorie total of six-inch subs in new campaign
Its calorie total is found on the stores' menu boards, as well as on the Subcard app and online at subway.com.
