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Restaurant, pub sales in July just 6% down from pre-COVID-19 levels as staycations rise
Restaurant, pub sales in July just 6% down from pre-COVID-19 levels as staycations rise
Bars are also enjoying a ‘Freedom Day’ boost.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy’s planning to open 700 ghost kitchens; Taco Bell’s new concept featuring four drive-thru lanes; Discovered ancient fast food joint in Pompeii now open to the public
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Dishoom’s Home Feast kits; El Mexicana heads to Swindon; Five Guys promotes sustainability with reusable straw giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Chains told to prepare for autumn inflation spike
Lynx Purchasing also advised brands on potential shortages of menu items.
Hero Brands appoints Christian Bradford, Steve Turner as int’l development directors
Both executives will be charged with expanding the brands throughout new territories across Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Domino’s Pizza Group exits Swiss business
The transaction is expected to complete by the end of August 2021.
Itsu opens first dine-in restaurant
The chain is looking to respond to “pent up” demand for eating in-store.
Pho to open Lincoln store on August 16
The Lincoln location is also Pho’s first new restaurant since the pandemic began.
Eataly London to launch Italian grill restaurant Terra
The menu offers a small selection of pasta, risotti and a selection of fish, meat and vegetables for grilling.
German Doner Kebab to open first U.S. restaurant
The opening is part of the chain’s North American expansion plan.
McDonald’s UK and Ireland names Michelle Graham-Clare as SVP, CMO
She was promoted from her position as vice president for marketing & food development.
Burger King France to sell Quick restaurants to H.I.G. Capital
The restaurants were up for sale in May.
KFC to open pop-up hotel in London
The so-called House of Harland will also feature a button customers can press for on-demand fried chicken.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Panera’s fast casual supergroup; McDonald’s mask mandate; Quiznos parent acquires Church’s Chicken
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Greggs launches vegan sausage melt; Tortilla heads to Windsor; Subway gives chance to win year’s worth of subs
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
TriSpan gobbles up majority stake in Pho
The first Pho restaurant opened in 2005 in Clerkenwell and has since expanded to 30 restaurants and three delivery-only kitchens.
Hospitality sector lost £100bn in sales since start of pandemic: study
Government is being urged to take measures to help, including an extension to the business rates holiday.
