EXCLUSIVE: Social Media Wrap Up; Exclusive Drink Ranges, International Expansion and Satisfaction Guarantees

In a week when a dress broke the internet, QSRs had their say on the topic that had the world talking, while staying busy offering their fans a multitude of offers and announcements... here were the highlights: (P.S. #teamblueandblack)

NEW ON THE MENU
pod launched several new menu items including hot drinking oats,
Haagen-Dazs announced a new ice cream flavour for Spring
Taco Bell promoted their limited run XL BBQ quesadilla
Itsu added ‘glory burgers’ to their menu
Abokado launched its own range of drinks
Roosters Piri Piri launched a new allergen-free flavours menu
Haagen-Dazs announced they would be launching three new flavours in March
Lola’s Cupcakes launched a mint chocolate cupcake
Starbucks launched a new double-smoked bacon sandwich

PROMOTIONS
Shakeaway ran a competition to give away free milkshakes
pod gaveaway meals as part of their new menu
Yo! Sushi gave away more super mega bowls
Wimpy gave away more vouchers in a chocolate competition
GBK invited fans to suggest a ‘signature dish’ with the possibility of it ending up on their menu
Hummingbird Bakery sold St David’s Day cupcakes in celebration of the patron saint of Wales, and gave away a copy of their new cookbook
KFC started to announce its ‘Wall of Fame’, giving away free meals to selected contestants in their #50YearsofKFC campaign
Just Eat gave away free pizza at Waterloo station
BB’s Coffee and Muffins held a speed dating night
Wok & Go gave away free noodles in support of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust at the Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival warm up event
Papa John’s offered their large pizzas for £9
Domino’s had a ‘Two for Tuesday’ offer
Crepeaffaire began a Mother’s Day giveaway
Byron Burgers sold tickets for the Burger Club Manchester Patty Meltdown
Le Pain Quotidien launched their Month of Woman competition, giving away Sanctuary Spa prizes
Honest Burgers gave away a meal each month for a year
Boost Juice gave away free drinks to people whose names began with X, Y or Z
The Byron Burger van got out and about, setting up in Camberley, Surrey for the weekend
Tortilla gave away free breakfasts at their Liverpool ONE branch
Tossed offered 25% orders via their app
Honest Burgers gave away 50 breakfasts to celebrate their breakfast menu at their Tooting branch

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES
Benito’s Hat opened a new store in Bromley
Five Guys announced a new store in Wimbledon will be opening on Monday
Wok & Go announced a new store in Bangor would be opening on March 11
The Little Chef logo appeared on Anya Hindmarch
Pita Pit announced they’d be opening a new store on Deansgate, Manchester, and in Hounslow, London
The West Cornwall Pasty Company entered the World Pasty Championships
Lola’s Cupcakes announced the opening of their first international store, in Bahrain
Facebook followers can now book a table at GBK via the site
Tossed opened their third Welcome Break store at the Fleet services on the M3
Hummingbird Bakery began selling their new cookbook, ‘Life is Sweet’
Wagamama is introducing qrk! with masterpass in its outlets
Tossed launched their new website
Nando’s Gatwick started serving breakfast
Krispy Kreme set up shop at Wembley Stadium for the Capital One Cup Final
Patisserie Valerie opened new outlets in Romford, Tunbridge Wells and Glasgow
Wahaca had a mobile store at the Tower of London
Giraffe opened at Stansted Airport

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