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EXCLUSIVE: Dunkin' Donuts on How to Create Opportunities in a Competitive Marketplace
EXCLUSIVE: Dunkin' Donuts on How to Create Opportunities in a Competitive Marketplace
Following the recent opening of Dunkin' Donuts first express store in the UK, we spoke with Jim Johnstone, Managing Director of Dunkin' Brands UK & Ireland about the group's plans for the UK.
Social Media Wrap Up; Benito's Hat to Give Away a Year's Worth of Burritos in Birthday Celebration; Abokado Gives Away 800 Meals to Celebrate New Store; Yo! Launches a Range of Dishes Exclusive to Selfridges
Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media this week.
Southern Fried Chicken to open in Kenya
The brand announced an agreement with Qatar Kenya Investment Co (QKIC) to launch the brand in Kenya.
Apple Pay users more satisfied than other contactless users, says research
According to the latest Contactless Payment Index results from eDigitalResearch, 51% of Apple Pay users are extremely satisfied, compared to 32% of contactless card users who said the same.
Starbucks Mobile Order & Pay app to launch in the UK in October
The coffee shop chain announced that its Mobile Order & Pay app on iOS and Android is now available in the U.S.
Chicken Town brings healthy fried food to teens
According to a story published by the Guardian, Chicken Town is setting up shop in one of London’s boroughs, and is trying to tackle teenage obesity.
Thirty new brands opened in Manchester, says report
International real estate advisor Savills has reported that 30 new restaurant brands have opened sites in Manchester since 2011.
Wasabi opens at Luton Airport
The Japanese food chain held its first opening within a UK airport and launched a new breakfast menu.
KFC challenges designer to create a collection in a lunch hour
To mark the launch of Riceboxes, a brand new lunchtime offering, the chicken chain challenged British designer, Katie Eary, to design her S/S ‘16 collection in a lunch hour.
Muffin Break to open first train station store
The bakery chain will open a new store on 24th September at the new Grand Central Shopping Centre, directly above the Birmingham New Street station.
Taco Bell shuts down new upscale restaurant
According to a story published by Yahoo! Finance, Taco Bell has shut down its upscale taco restaurant, US Taco Co., after just one year in operation.
Harry Ramsden’s kick off “Try of the Week”
The brand launched its new “Try of the Week” campaign to encourage customers to enjoy something different from its menu.
Shake Shack UK to serve up limited edition burger with Sat Bains
The brand will dish up a limited edition burger collaboration with chef Sat Bains at the Covent Garden Shack on Friday, 9th October.
Burger King brings out 'personal queuers' for Paris store
According to a story published by Advertising Age, customers of the Paris restaurant can order a "personal queuer' to wait in line for them.
Cafe Rouge to launch new grab and go
The French chain is launching a new concept at their Euston Station outlet.
Square Pie holds Pie World Cup
The brand is holding a competition for the world's pies looking for a contender to name Pie World Cup Champion.
Sesame unveils Saffron Chicken and Olive Couscous
The brand launched a new couscous to its menu.
