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Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH
																					
							The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
						
					
					
				McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns
																					
							The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
						
					
					
				Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment
																					
							It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
						
					
					
				Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site
																					
							This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
						
					
					
				Big Table Group appoints David Rust to new F&B director role
																					
							The new role will oversee menu planning and development across Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Café Rouge.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s opens store in Blaby
																					
							This is now the fifth Papa John’s in Leicestershire. 
						
					
					
				Neat Burger believes opportunity remains to innovate amidst recruitment crisis
																					
							Gemma De Vyea, the brand’s people and culture coach, is joining the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards this June.
						
					
					
				Chart of the Week: On-premise, grab and go continues momentum
																					
							Delivery and drive-thru channels remain strong.
						
					
					
				Honest Burgers collaborates with Maker’s Mark for new special
																					
							The collaboration is Honest’s third time collaborating with Maker’s Mark.
						
					
					
				Slim Chickens to open restaurant at Liverpool ONE leisure complex
																					
							The outlet will encompass over 175 covers, including an al-fresco dining area. 
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s franchisees concerned over new grading system; Carl’s Jr. parent investing US$500m in digital transformation; Chili’s parent extends education perks
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Tim Hortons’ lemonade refreshers; Crussh’s new salad trio; Neat Burger developing low-fat, plant-based patty
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				German Doner Kebab opens 100th UK restaurant
																					
							Now employing over 3,500 people, the brand boasts a development pipeline of 350 franchise units over the next seven years.
						
					
					
				Chart of the Week: QSR spending ahead of pre-pandemic levels in February
																					
							Said spending was up 5.5% year-on-year.
						
					
					
				Just Eat Takeaway.com, Domino’s ink exclusive trial partnership
																					
							The trial launches with 10 Domino’s owned stores across London, with a further 106 Domino’s franchise partner stores across the UK and Ireland becoming available on Just Eat by the end of the month. 
						
					
					
				Malaysian street food concept Roti King opens second restaurant
																					
							Its dishes are inspired from the childhood of its chef-owner Sugen Gopal.
						
					
					
				Creams CEO steps down as majority shareholder increases stake
																					
							The co-founders will move away from the business’s day-to-day operations to focus their experience in “key” strategic areas.