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Global Weekly News Wrap: Americana stake goes for $2.4b; Mars mulls cutting off McDonald’s; Why India’s burgers are going cold
Global Weekly News Wrap: Americana stake goes for $2.4b; Mars mulls cutting off McDonald’s; Why India’s burgers are going cold
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
UberEats now available in London
Londoners can now download the UberEATS app and order local favourites on their smartphone (available for iOS and Android) or by visiting ubereats.com.
Carluccio's Chairman steps down after 17 years
Having founded the company with Antonio Carluccio in 1999, Simon Kossoff will step down as Chairman effective July 31st.
Porridge Cafe to launch Three Bears pop up
The brand is launching its Three Bears pop up at The Joker Pub in Islington on June 25th and June 26th for Brunch.
Crussh launches summer menu
The brand introduced a new summer menu, featuring three healthy new salads, under 400 calories.
Chilango now delivers thru UberEats
The brand announced that it has begun taking orders through UberEats. Food will be available from Chilango 11am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Burger King franchisee teams up with FreedomMusic for in-store music and messaging
Karali Group, which owns and operates more than 60 Burger King restaurants across the UK, named FreedomMusic as the supplier of overhead music and messaging to all their restaurants.
Independent sector is now challenging bigger brands for coffee shop market share, says research
According to retail and consumer market consultancy firm Pragma, the number of coffee outlets in the UK has almost trebled in the last six years growing from just under 7,000 in 2010, to nearly 19,000 in 2016, and forecast to grow to over 27,000 by 2020.
Pod launches new 'Functional Juice' range
The brand launched a fresh range of juices prepared with ‘wonky’ fruit & vegetables.
Pret CEO considers extending the stay of Little Veggie pop up
Clive Schlee, CEO of Pret A Manger, shared some of his insights after launching Pret's Little Veggie Pop Up shop on Broadwick Street, Soho on 1st June.
Cost of food and drink to rise in event of Brexit, says Prestige Purchasing
At the Breakfast Briefing hosted by Prestige Purchasing, the company predicted that food and drink prices are going to rise in the event of a Leave victory in tomorrow's Referendum.
Giraffe acquired by Boparan Restaurants Holdings
Boparan Restaurants Holdings (“BRH”) acquired the restaurant group Giraffe from current owners Tesco, who acquired the group in 2013.
Weekly News Wrap; Starbucks cards hold more money than bank deposits; Underdog trumps Chipotle; Domino’s tracks customers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Chipotle holds Euro 2016 buy one get one promo
The brand is offering a buy one get one promo deal to customers who wear their team's football shirt in store to any Chipotle in London on Thursdays in June. The offer is available for burritos, bowls, salads, or orders of tacos.
Greggs to expand to new cuisines, go healthier
Chief executive Roger Whiteside announced that Greggs might soon be expanding its menu options to include new cuisines, as well as healthier options.
Subway sets sights on digital, forms 150-person team
According to an article by DigiDay, the brand will be assembling a digital team of 150 full-time employees over the next two years, with a focus on technology development, loyalty programs, digital strategy and consumer behavior.
McDonald's announces move to downtown Chicago
McDonald's announced the move of its corporate headquarters to downtown Chicago by the spring of 2018.