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Domino’s names Kirsty Pitcher as people director
Domino’s names Kirsty Pitcher as people director
Pitcher joins the pizza chain from Boots where she has been HR Director, Retail and Operations, across the UK and Ireland since 2018.
Costa Coffee, M&S Food team up for spring menu
The items are available in more than 2,500 stores and for click & collect.
Sainsbury’s to “transform” food offer with new BRG restaurants hubs, Starbucks outlets
30 food halls and 30 Starbucks cafes are slated to open in the first year, targeting 250 in total.
Key considerations in post-COVID pricing to be tackled at QSR Media UK Conference
Hear from Simon-Kucher and Partners’ Rosalind Hunter on June 28.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s hit with US$900m suit over broken ice cream machines; More ghost kitchens for Wendy’s; IHOP testing two virtual brands
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s Chicken Big Macs returning on March 3; Hard Rock’s ‘Messi’ burger; Tim Hortons bets on evening meals with £2.99 deals
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wagamama aims to combat post-pandemic isolation in new campaign
The pan-Asian restaurant chain said it will trial the opening of study areas on its benches at 30 sites across England and Scotland.
YO! Sushi owner strengthens adviser line-up ahead of eyed £750m listing: report
Barclays and Peel Hunt have reportedly been hired to work on the potential listing of Snowfox Group.
Honest Burgers, Guinness team up for new burger
Guests at Honest Burgers restaurants will be able to purchase a pint of Guinness with their burger.
Burger King UK's £600m float stalls due to Ukraine conflict: report
Bridgepoint, the private equity owner of the chain’s UK operations, was reportedly planning to float before July.
Itsu, Gail’s opening outlets in Woking’s Victoria Place
The two brands were added to further diversify the offer in the town centre.
Just Eat to be available on Order with Google in UK
Consumers will be given the option to order food directly through Google, without having to visit the Just Eat app or website.
Papa John’s opens store in Leigh, Manchester
The chain now has over 500 stores across the UK.
Fridays names Julie McEwan as chief operating officer
McEwan held leadership roles in Whitbread and Las Iguanas.
Caffè Nero now trading at 90% of pre-pandemic levels, founder says
The first-half of FY22 also saw Caffè Nero experiencing sales increases in its new distribution channels.
Subway, Papa John’s and EL&N to join QSR Media UK Conference’s marketing panel
Discover how these chains are navigating the ever-changing marketing world in our upcoming event.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Fast food giants worried over Russia-Ukraine conflict; Another Starbucks cafe unionizes; Denny’s taps TikTok creators to promote new menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
