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Just Eat Takeaway board ‘torpedoed’ share price by providing misleading outlook before Grubhub takeover, activist shareholder says
Just Eat Takeaway board ‘torpedoed’ share price by providing misleading outlook before Grubhub takeover, activist shareholder says
Investors should vote to fire the board, Cat Rock Capital said.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chains’ latest earnings a mix bag due to inflationary pressures; Jack in the Box to try kitchen robots; Taco Bell offers $8m worth of scholarships
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King trials reusable packaging; McDonald’s brings back McSpicy; Taco Bell heads to Stratford
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Families with kids already saving to spend for Christmas: IGD
60% of shoppers agree that a rise in costs would “seriously” affect how much they spend on special occasions this year.
German Doner Kebab launches “2.0” grab-and-go menu
Items are priced at £5 or less.
Tim Hortons aiming to double UK estate by end-2023
It is set to open its first restaurant in London later this year.
Subway taps TikTok star as ‘crisp sandwich sommelier’
The chain looks to “educate customers on the art of creating the perfect crisp sarnie.”
Less than three weeks to go before nominations for the QSR Media UK Awards close
The industry's best initiatives for the past 12 months will be lauded.
Delivery, takeaway sales slip YoY as more customers opt for out-of-home eating
The focus for operators is turning repeat customers into loyal advocates, an analyst said.
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Horsham
The venue is also one of the first high street outlets to benefit from their updated branding.
Fridays appoints Rhiannon Scarlett as chief marketing officer
She will be responsible for marketing and public relations for Fridays and 63rd+1st in her new role, including all CRM, loyalty, and digital operations.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Just Eat weighs Grubhub sale; Chipotle’s US$50m venture fund; Panera widens coffee subscription programme
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON’s mayo range now carbon neutral; Papa John’s papadias; Five Guys launches Reese's Peanut Butter Cups milkshake
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Recruitment, retention challenges still a major concern for hospitality leaders
A new survey highlighted widespread job vacancies and upward pressure on labour costs.
Taco Bell’s Gloucester restaurant to open on April 28
This will be the brand’s 95th opening in the UK.
Nearly three in four consumers want ‘lack’ of accessibility in hospitality venues addressed: survey
Restaurants scored low in terms of having a good reputation for adhering to disabled people’s needs.
Burger King brings back halloumi fries for a limited time
The item, available as a 6-piece or 9-piece side, was first launched in June 2021.
