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wagamama appoints new Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer
wagamama appoints new Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer
Emma Culquhoun will join the brand in April.
Burger King to give free Whopper on 5 March
To get a free Whopper, customers just need to download the Burger King UK app.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO shares 3 predictions; McDonald's Philippines exclusive menu goes viral; Wendy's to expands AI in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Bayne's The Family Bakers opens 70th new shop in Perth
They also plan to open three to four new shops annually over the next decade.
Just Eat Takeaway bought for $4.3b
This comes after the company was delisted from the London Exchange.
Hospitality confidence falls for the fifth quarter
Only 14% of hospitality leaders feel optimistic about the future in the next year.
Social Media Wrap: Wingstop's HXR Fest returns; Nando's Creamy Salad Dressing makes a comeback; Krispy Kreme partners with Nestle's Munchies
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle uses AI in hiring spree; KFC moves to Texas; Jollibee launches exclusive US drink ranges
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Doner Shack debuts pop-up booth in Qatar
It will be operating until 22 February.
The Nero Group posts £537m in sales for FY2024
Caffè Nero UK increased its sales by 10% to £333m.
Subway trials jacket potatoes Spudway
The Spudway will only be until 15 April in over 170 UK restaurants.
QSR MEDIA UK AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN
Brands can nominate for 18 awards.
Analyst warns £3.4b additional business cost in hospitality sector
Industry leaders have warned of the need for operators to raise prices by 6% to 8%.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Insolvencies in the sector also dropped by 7% YoY to 3,464.
Costa Coffee to boost baristas' pay starting 1 April
Starting pay will increase to £12.60 from £12 per hour.
Gong cha taps Matthew McCormick as its new Global CFO
He joins from KFC UK & Ireland to help Gong cha expand to 10,000 sites by 2032.
Philippine bourse lifts Jollibee’s foreign ownership limit
It was previously set at 40%.
