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Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's plant-based burger arrives in the UK; Pret's autumn menu; Itsu's Christmas gyoza returns
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's plant-based burger arrives in the UK; Pret's autumn menu; Itsu's Christmas gyoza returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Papa John’s set to open 500th UK store
To celebrate the milestone, the chain is selling a limited-edition “hyper realistic” pizza cake.
LEON to open restaurant at Kings Road
Plant-based dish innovations and exclusive new menu developments and collaborations will also be unveiled at the store.
Costa Coffee tapos Gordon Ramsay lookalike to test new vegan bap
In April, the celebrity chef refuted the original breakfast Bacon Bap in a viral video seen on his official TikTok account.
Concerns around rising inflation increasing: IGD
However, confidence among younger shoppers has increased for the first time since April 2021.
Wagamama warns of price hikes as it faces recruitment struggles
CEO Thomas Heier also revealed plans to expand the 147-strong UK chain.
Domino’s to enter Lithuania
The first two stores will be in Vilnius.
Choppaluna ranked first in TripAdvisor’s ‘quick, healthy’ bites category
The salad chain first launched its restaurant in Bloomsbury London last year.
Island Poké to open four new London restaurants
It plans to have 23 more restaurants over the next five years.
Byron CEO Simon Wilkinson steps down
Gavin Cox was named as his replacement.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s considering closing indoor dining amidst Delta surge; Starbucks employees seeking union vote; Chipotle gamifies loyalty programme
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Gourmet Burger Kitchen partners with hard seltzer brand; Tortilla extends £1 Taco Thursdays deal; Taco Bell offers free delivery via Uber Eats
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Uber eyes flexible benefits fund for gig workers in Canada
Workers can qualify for the benefits fund after completing a specific number of hours per quarter, it said.
Smokehouse concept Hotbox launches second site in London’s Hawley Wharf
Bookings for the 42-cover restaurant are now open via their website.
Prezzo hires new CFO, people director
The latest appointments reflect the brand’s “general strengthening of capability,” it said.
Pret A Manger, Burger King offer food to Afghan refugees arriving in UK airports
Around 25,000 refugees are due to arrive in the UK from Afghanistan.
Tonkotsu to open restaurant at Kentish Town
The chain will be giving away 30 £50 Noodle Notes to spend at the grand opening.
