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Papa John’s opens restaurant in Suffolk
Papa John’s opens restaurant in Suffolk
The site at Felixstowe is one of the first in the UK to incorporate the chain’s updated branding.
Virtual Hero’s Sides to reach 200 locations by end-2022
Fifty of these upcoming launches will be in the UK.
Island Poké opens first UK location outside of London
It has plans to open 100 locations across the UK in the next five years.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Russia’s new McDonald’s reveals logo; Tim Hortons unveils U.S. drive-thru design; Starbucks rethinking open-restroom policy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON’s Chorizo & Egg Muffin; Caffe Nero’s choux-nuts; Crussh’s Chicken Tabbouleh salad
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Food and drink sales boosted by Jubilee holidays, dented by street parties
Food sales increased by 8% over the five-day period.
McDonald’s highlights European flavours in new summer menu
Various items will be rolled out across two waves.
Pret A Manger signs franchise agreement with A&W to kickstart Canadian expansion
The first shop to trial the brand will be in Vancouver and plans to open this summer.
Comptoir Libanais swings to profitability but issues warning on inflation impact
The Lebanese restaurant group runs 21 restaurants and 4 franchises in the UK.
Honest Burgers launches New Orleans-themed special
It collaborated with The Garden of Eva, a startup that produces pickles and condiments with American Southern heritage.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A trials delivery robots; Starbucks union workers create US$1m strike fund; Wingstop’s lemon pepper-inspired shoes
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 spicy range; Papa John’s marmite and cheese sticks; QSRs celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Food and drink inflation could hit 10% this year, Wagamama owner warns
Despite the economic outlook, The Restaurant Group maintained it can still expect to meet full-year profit forecasts.
Just Eat Takeaway bosses readying for multi-billion dollar writedown on Grubhub sale — report
It announced last month that it is actively working with advisers to find a strategic partner for a partial or full sale of Grubhub.
PizzaExpress names former KFC managing director Paula MacKenzie as CEO
MacKenzie left KFC just last March.
KFC set to trial first delivery-only kitchens
The first one is due to open in London.
GlobalData’s Mark Dempsey: QSRs ‘likely’ to steal market share from FSRs in coming years
He will share a trends presentation at the upcoming QSR Media UK Conference & Awards.
