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Weekly Global News Wrap: Less US restaurants visits seen due to COVID-19; Taco Bell elevates its Cantina concept; Chipotle testing unlimited paid time off
Weekly Global News Wrap: Less US restaurants visits seen due to COVID-19; Taco Bell elevates its Cantina concept; Chipotle testing unlimited paid time off
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's VIP Gold Card giveaway; Starbucks' Cloud Macchiato range; BENUGO offering free plant-based milk upgrade
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
COVID-19 declared 'notifiable' disease after operators raise fears over losses
These will allow businesses to seek compensation if they are affected by the outbreak.
Food waste, sugar levels amongst top issues for consumers: survey
45% of respondents reported food safety concerns.
Pizza Pilgrims' first Pizza Academy launching in Camden
The space will function as both a training center and a pizzeria.
Ole & Steen opens newest store in Oxford Circus
It is the chain’s 12th bakery in the UK.
Greggs concerned about potential impact of COVID-19 after “exceptional” 2019
They are also developing a programme aimed at increasing customer loyalty, choice and access across multiple channels.
Less than two weeks before nominations for the QSR Media UK Centegra Awards close
Brands have until 16 March to submit entries.
Just Eat Takeaway starts arbitration proceedings against Delivery Hero
This comes almost two months after the creation of the merged company.
Pure to open 22nd overall store at Gatwick's North Terminal
This is the food-to-go group’s first airport outlet.
Honest Burgers teams up with Wingmans for first Thai-inspired special
The Thai Fried Chicken burger is exclusively available at all sites from 3rd to 30th March.
Just Eat to launch drone delivery trial in Dublin
The trial aims to deliver food from restaurants to customers in less than three minutes.
KFC seeks professional chicken taster for new campaign
The winning candidate will get to see their photos showcased in a restaurant and up on their own dedicated billboard.
Nando's employees call for changes to cleaning pay policy
The chicken chain maintained that it upholds the highest cleaning standards.
McDonald's trialling Triple Cheeseburgers in 60 restaurants
It is also being tested in nine Ireland branches.
Itsu boss sees fried food “as the enemy” as it explores possible IPO
The chain currently has 75 stores in the UK.
Wagamama draws inspiration from Japanese anime in new ad campaign
The ‘Bowl to Soul’ ad took six months to create.
