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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Jack in the Box continues its innovation roll-out with new mobile game; Burger King gives Whopper sandwiches to people who have been fired
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Jack in the Box continues its innovation roll-out with new mobile game; Burger King gives Whopper sandwiches to people who have been fired
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: Papa John's introduces its first Deep Crust Pizza; Taco Bell gives three customers a year's supply of Taco Bell products; Wasabi Sushi & Bento now available in UberEATS
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's faces strike for first time in the UK
The employees demand a wage hike and secure working hours.
KFC China launches “Smile to Pay” facial recognition system
It is the first commercial application of the technology worldwide.
Filmore & Union receives £3.5m backing to accelerate expansion
It will roll-out across the Midlands and North of England.
Brits with loyalty cards spend more for restaurant freebies
According to Mirror, 92% of adults belong to a loyalty reward card scheme, with the average shopper signed up to three.
Tim Hortons to ramp up expansion across UK
It will come to England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
One in three Brits eat the same lunch everyday: study
Buttered toast, egg sandwiches, and sausage rolls are amongst them.
Casual Dining Group partners with FareShare
They will redistribute excess food from CDG’s restaurants to people in need.
How UK shoppers perceive value at Food To Go retailers
With the busy and flexible lifestyle of shoppers, food to go is forecasted to grow 35% to £21.7 bn in 2021. With this backdrop recent research also suggests consumers perceptions of value is out of kilter with actual prices, offering avenues of opportunity for the sector.
Claw Carnaby to open in Soho this autumn
The restaurant is the first bricks and mortar site from founder Fabian Clark.
Pizza Hut restaurants in Edinburgh undergo refurbishments
It will create 20 new jobs for the area.
Paul Hollywood, SSP to open first bakery at London Euston station
KNEAD by Paul Hollywood will launch at the end of September.
Real Food Café's owner named one of Management Today's “40 over 40”
Sarah Heward was recognised for bringing Little Chef back to life in the form of the Real Food Café.
Starbucks UK to tackle food waste with Action Against Hunger
The proceeds of the initiative will be used to support global fight against child hunger.
Lao Café to introduce new menu
This autumn, the menu will change to offer a second batch of authentic dishes from Laos.
Food inflation falls to 7%
But prices in other key sectors are still in the up trend.
