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Online reviews can predict the failure of 7 out of 10 businesses, study claims
Online reviews can predict the failure of 7 out of 10 businesses, study claims
																					
							Researchers have developed a tool that uses customer ratings to analyse restaurants’ likelihood of success.
						
					
					
				Caffè Nero acquires remaining stake in Coffee#1
																					
							The coffee chain is expected to continue to operate as a standalone brand alongside the group’s other brands.
						
					
					
				Gaucho to make Glasgow debut
																					
							This follows nationwide expansion from the brand.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s, Panera entering the Metaverse; Chipotle not seeing ‘Great Resignation’ effects; Doordash starts financing arm
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s drops chicken Big Mac from menu; Five Guys’ NFL giveaway; What chains are doing for Valentine’s Day
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Pret A Manger to share transformation programme insights at the QSR Media UK Conference and Awards
																					
							Guy Meakin, Pret’s interim managing director for UK and Ireland, will speak at the event, happening on June 28.
						
					
					
				German Doner Kebab to open 78 UK restaurants in 2022
																					
							The chain is also set to open sites in North America.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s opens restaurant in Nottingham
																					
							The chain continues to seek multi-unit franchisees or those keen on opening up in a ‘non-traditional’ location.
						
					
					
				Burger King terminates Ibersol contract for brand development in Portugal
																					
							Ibersol noted there was not a proper assessment of the limitations faced by companies due to the pandemic.
						
					
					
				Fridays targets apprentices as it launches refreshed scheme
																					
							Every apprentice will have access to an online learning platform that includes a tailored learning plan, e-learning resources and a ‘skills radar’ to track progress against various milestones.
						
					
					
				SSP Group sees sales “trending positively” in recent weeks
																					
							Should there be no further government restrictions being introduced, the company said it is well-positioned to trade in summer.
						
					
					
				Easing of COVID restrictions nudges up out-of-home drinks sales
																					
							CGA is cautiously optimistic that pubs, bars and restaurants can build their sales over the coming weeks.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: More price hikes for Starbucks; McDonald’s celebrates Lunar New Year with app-exclusive concert; Shake Shack promotes new chicken sandwich with dating site
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Papa John’s is Welsh Rugby’s takeaway partner; Chains roll out Valentine’s Day items; Starbucks, Five Guys unveil berry-flavoured drinks
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Virtual Hero makes two senior appointments to drive Sides growth
																					
							Sides is available to order across London and the UAE with 200 sites set to open globally by the end of 2022.
						
					
					
				Delicious Pho opens first UK restaurant
																					
							The chain seats 134 people and is available for both dine-in and takeaway. 
						
					
					
				TGI Fridays to open 87th UK restaurant in Chelmsford
																					
							It will bring 70 full time and part time jobs to the area.