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Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme files US$100m IPO; McDonald’s tries automated drive-thru ordering; Elon Musk’s Tesla files paperwork for restaurant concept
Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme files US$100m IPO; McDonald’s tries automated drive-thru ordering; Elon Musk’s Tesla files paperwork for restaurant concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Subway's summer menu; Honest Burgers’ Halloumi returns; Nando's reconnects youth, elderly with new promotion
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Prezzo partners with THIS to expand vegan offering
This is the first time the chain is using meat alternatives.
Papa John’s spotlights cheddar cheese in new global marketing campaign
The “fashion meets food” collaboration takes satirical cues from Gen Z street culture.
Pret A Manger trials click & collect in eight Manchester shops
The chain also integrated their coffee subscription service as part of the move.
LEON launches organic coffee range
Its packaging is fully recyclable, the company says.
The Restaurant Group sales near pre-pandemic levels since UK outdoor dining resumed, company says
Over the past year, the company had to permanently shut some underperforming restaurants.
YO! expands food-to-go deal with Tesco
The move is part of the brand’s existing multi-channel plan.
Further rise in footfall seen as restrictions ease and indoor hospitality returns
London footfall has recovered most compared to other major cities.
Social Media Wrap Up: Costa Coffee’s chocolate muffin; Zia Lucia’s bespoke beer; Rudy’s 10,000 pizza giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC sees potential to triple in size; Chipotle to gamify mental health goals for staff; Popeyes debuts new chicken sandwich
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Luke Johnson launches bid to sell Gail's café chain: report
Risk Capital Partners has asked Nomura to review options for the chain that will include a sale process.
Taco Bell to open drive-thru restaurant in Aberdeen
The launch will mark the brand’s 60th UK restaurant opening.
Delivery, takeaway sales up fourfold in April from pre-COVID levels
CGA’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker suggests the market is set for more growth despite restrictions easing.
Pho to open Lincoln store this summer
This is the chain’s first restaurant opening since the pandemic started.
Tim Hortons to open first restaurant in the South West
Fifty jobs will be created as a result of the upcoming opening.
Costa Coffee to install EV chargers at up to 200 drive-thru sites
The move builds on the chain’s existing network of 176 EV charging points.
