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Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.

The doughnut chain invited its online followers to play a game of 'Pass the Parcel' where the brand will be giving away over 70,000 prizes to lucky winners.

The healthy eating chain announced that it will be donating all proceeds from coffee sales on Friday 11th December to London's homeless.

The Mexican food chain opened the doors to its 27th restaurant at the Intu Victoria Centre, their second restaurant opening in Nottingham in the last two months.

Papa John’s International, Inc announced the signing of a 38 store development agreement that will bring the brand to Northeast France. Hassan Bouanaka, the master franchisee, is set to open the first store in early 2016.

According to an article by People, the Momofuku chef is accusing Starbucks of copying recipes from his restaurant group’s sister bakery founded by Christina Tosi, Momofuku Milk Bar.

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The burger chain grabbed the second place in the Sunday Times' Fast Track 100 list, which shows the UK's fastest growing brands.

The pilot UK store opened last year in Cambridge’s Lion Yard shopping centre, with its unique contemporary dishes with a twist.

Pizza Hut announced a partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University to offer 1,500 spots for apprenticeship, ranging from food prep to financial analysis.

The Mexican food chain will be giving away free T-shirts to the first 100 fans to visit the launch on December 21st alongside other celebrations.

Partners for Sustainability will aim to have an impact worldwide, according to Susan Long, co-chair of the group and a member of Starbucks Global Responsibility team, which is sponsoring the effort.

According to the brand, more than 40% of its customer visits are outside of lunch hour, with both breakfast and evenings showing significant increases.

The bakery chain won the Apprentice Employer Award at the North Tyneside Business Awards, held at the Village Hotel on the 1st December.

The doughnut chain launched its new dozen for the holidays.

The brand is giving away free lunches and goodie boxes to its followers on social media platforms.