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PAUL launches ‘at home' range for delivery
15 Sep 20
The items include bread-baking kits.
The Avocado Show to open 19 franchised locations across UK, Europe
15 Sep 20
The chain claims to be the world’s first all-avocado franchise.
Shake Shack creates vegan version of their classic burger
8 Sep 20
It will be available at select outlets for a limited time.
Costa Coffee says up to 1,650 roles at risk of being cut as it feels COVID-19 hit
8 Sep 20
The firm is consulting with staff to try to find roles in other parts of the business for those facing redundancy.
Honest Burgers brings back Halloumi burger for a limited time
8 Sep 20
The cheese uses Guernsey cow’s milk.
Taco Bell to open 47th UK site in Wimbledon
8 Sep 20
This is also the chain’s first restaurant in the town.
Pret A Manger launches first ever in-shop coffee subscription plan following restructuring
8 Sep 20
Subscribers can enjoy up to five barista-prepared drinks per day for a fixed monthly price.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's hits back at ex-CEO; Burger King's new three-lane drive-thru design; Dunkin' to pilot checkout-free store
4 Sep 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Hut's Buffalo Chicken Tear & Share launched; Costa Coffee's new caramel bar; Larger cake slices on offer at Patisserie Valerie
4 Sep 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Costa Coffee trials new look in response to COVID-19
1 Sep 20
The Argyll St. store features a street-facing counter for customers who prefer to not enter inside the premises.
Chilango sold out of administration: report
1 Sep 20
The move preserved around 130 jobs.
McDonald's adds triple cheeseburgers to saver menu
1 Sep 20
The item was trialled in 60 UK restaurants earlier this year.
QOOT restaurant group tackles homelessness with Only A Pavement Away partnership
18 Aug 20
The company said it is proactively recruiting service personnel, homeless and ex-offenders.
LEON rolls out into 62 more Sainsbury's in-store bakeries
18 Aug 20
The chain also launched an addition to its sourdough range.
Itsu reopens six sites amidst restructuring
18 Aug 20
The reopened sites have a ‘hands and handles’ programme.
Post-lockdown performance of Gourmet Burger Kitchen satisfactory, Famous Brands says
18 Aug 20
37 out of the chain’s 62 stores are open.
Yo! Sushi to close 19 restaurants, cut 250 staff as part of restructuring
18 Aug 20
Rents at some restaurants were unsustainable, its boss said.
No more gig economy workers for Just Eat Takeaway, CEO says
18 Aug 20
The company also plans to add thousands of jobs in the UK.
Filthy Buns to celebrate National Burger Day with Big Mac tribute
18 Aug 20
The ‘McFilthy’ burger is launching on 27 August.
Creams to open two London sites
18 Aug 20
The openings are part of the brand’s plan to open 12 new UK stores over the next 12 months.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Fatburger's parent buying Johnny Rockets for US$25m; McDonald's ex-CEO fires back at chain's lawsuit; Chipotle sees another 10,000 workers
14 Aug 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's Drizzlers sold out days after launch; Slim Chickens' new dry rub wings; Tortilla offers beer giveaway this month
14 Aug 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Domino's deliveries rise as coronavirus impacts total orders
11 Aug 20
Half-year profits slipped by 2.7%.
Pret A Manger asks staff to cut working hours
11 Aug 20
The chain said footfall in our shops remains significantly below normal levels.
McDonald's sues ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook over alleged sexual relationships
11 Aug 20
The company fired him last year after discovering he had a consensual relationship with an employee.
Competition watchdog gives green light on Deliveroo-Amazon deal
11 Aug 20
The e-commerce giant will now be able to buy a 16% stake in the UK food delivery firm.
German Doner Kebab inks 30 new franchise units
11 Aug 20
The chain received over 300 enquiries in recent months.
YO! Sushi considering CVA
11 Aug 20
It is working with Deloitte as it negotiates rent concessions with landlords.
Pure opens first airport site at Gatwick North
11 Aug 20
It is the chain’s 22nd company-owned outlet.
Subway trials trio of ice cream shakes
11 Aug 20
The drinks are available at 60 selected stores.
Honest Burgers launched limited-edition Steak Frites burger
11 Aug 20
The new item was made in collaboration with French cheese makers Boursin.
Street food brand Sugoi JPN eyes 10 new sites in 12 months
11 Aug 20
Plans to expand outside of the UK are in the works.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy's $15m breakfast push; RBI revenue falls 25% despite Popeyes' soaring same-store sales; McDonald's taps Mayo Clinic for coronavirus safety aid
9 Aug 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Papa John's launches carnival delivery service; Chopstix's new wing flavours; By Chloe unveils new chocolate rainbow swirl cake
9 Aug 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Subway announces new summer deals
4 Aug 20
The chain is also participating in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Byron to close 31 stores in pre-pack deal
4 Aug 20
650 jobs were lost.
Mandated calorie labelling “could not come at a worse time”, trade body says
4 Aug 20
A majority of chains currently do not employ such labels.
KFC pledges to improve chicken production conditions
4 Aug 20
The chain wants to transition more of its 34 suppliers to slower growing breeds.
Pret A Manger to close 17 U.S. shops
4 Aug 20
The chain previously announced the closure of 30 UK restaurants.
Bewiched opens drive-thru site
21 Apr 21
The chain already secured another drive-thru location that will open next year in the Wellingborough area.

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