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Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year
Weekly Global News Wrap: Largest U.S. franchisee bidding to buy NPC International; Chipotle CEO sees staffing shortages worsening; Starbucks to close 100 more U.S. stores next year
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
KFC eyes 5,400 more jobs by end-2020
Some of the jobs will be funded by the government’s Kickstart scheme.
Cashless kiosk screens, sushi robots amongst features in Itsu's new store concept
Similar stores are in the pipeline.
Subway caught in rent dispute with franchisees' landlords
Landlords claim the chain is exploiting the ban on evictions.
VAT cut to be extended for hospitality sector, chancellor says
The measure is expected to help support more than 150,000 businesses through the winter period.
Slim Chickens to open ninth UK site in Manchester's Trafford centre
This will be the chain’s third opening this year.
Papa John's opens newest store in West Sussex
The restaurant is located at the Bunn Leisure Family Resort in Selsey.
Insurance policyholders win test case for COVID-19 claims
The insurers can appeal against the decision.
Caffe Nero taps KPMG to negotiate high street rent cuts: report
The chain has 660 stores domestically.
Tossed bought out from administration by former directors
All of the chain’s staff were made redundant prior to the acquisition.
Nando's, Deliveroo ink delivery deal
The tie-up also allows customers to order via the chain’s website.
Pizza Hut Restaurants to shutter 29 outlets
About 450 people will lose their jobs as a result.
Starbucks to introduce vegan whipped cream
It will launch by the time their Pumpkin Spice Latte returns.
LEON launches ‘unlimited' coffee deal
The move comes less than a week after Pret A Manger launched its own coffee subscription service.
Domino's to create 5,000 new jobs
It also confirmed its commitment to the government’s Kickstart scheme.
Food firms call for targeted extension of rent holiday
Restaurants are at a “critical risk” of eviction, companies argue.
McDonald's trials parked car delivery
The fast food giant also introduced Apple Pay as a payment option through their app.
