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KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people
KFC partners with food distribution company to give free meals to vulnerable people
The scheme will be rolled out to the majority of its restaurants by the end of the year.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino’s latest veggie pizza; Las Iguanas’ cocktail pouches; Crussh launches gluten-free special
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
‘A star in our crown’: Taco Bell int’l president says the UK is poised to have several hundreds of restaurants
The chain is set to open its 100th store this month.
Dining out spend poised to decrease as cost-of-living crisis worries Brits
The NPD Group’s Uncertainty Impact study showed a significant increase in financial concerns amongst the UK’s population.
Papa John’s opens store in Stourbridge
The chain continues to seek persons to operate multi-unit franchises.
Fridays promotes kids’ menu in new campaign
‘Sundaes with Sunday’ marks brand ambassador Ferne McCann’s first activation.
Pret A Manger to expand in UAE
Up to 20 new shops are expected to open across the country in the years ahead.
Megan’s earmarks £5m for staff
The group says they are on track to play a “key role in numerous neighbourhoods” by the end of 2022.
Restaurants, pubs’ like-for-like sales flat in May as cost crisis worsens
London trading builds back, but dine-in sales dip.
What to expect at the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards
A roster of over 20 executives and subject-matter experts are set to join as speakers and panelists during the whole-day event.
Chopstix vies for further brand loyalty with new app
To celebrate the launch, new users of the app will also be able to grab five free Vegetable Spring Rolls.
Largest McDonald’s UK franchisee sells portfolio, joins German Doner Kebab
Atul Pathak, OBE, has laid out development plans that include up to 30 sites.
KFC UK&I names Meghan Farren as general manager
She returns to the company where was previously CMO.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Express adds new at-home Dough Balls; Five Guys heads to Bond Street; Barburrito’s El Classico meal deal returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
QSRs have highest brand loyalty amongst consumers during cost-of-living crisis — survey
Delivery and takeaway ranked the highest in what consumers may spend less on, if budgets tightened.
Bella Italia operator pilots robot waiters
The “BellaBots” can carry plates and be arranged to perform and entertain.
High food and drink inflation extending into 2023, study warns
The latest CGA and Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows a third consecutive month of double-digit inflation.
