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Consumers “in sober mood” during lockdown, study says
Alcohol consumption fell across the country.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to reopen 90% of US company-owned stores; Popeyes sales surge; Yum! Brands to potentially bring in new operators
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pret A Manger reopens more stores in London; LEON shares lentil masala recipe; Whisk Dessert Bar's Mother's Day boxes
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks China banks on tech investments with Sequoia partnership
The coffee giant will look to form “commercial partnerships with next-generation food and retail technology companies”.
“Nothing will return to normal”: what Australian chains are saying about the post-pandemic industry
Delivery, social distancing and higher hygiene standards are expected to persist.
Riders from Deliveroo, Uber Eats struggling to earn amidst shutdown: report
Riders say that demand for takeouts has plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Subway partners with Tastemade for ‘at home' recipe series
The first item launched on 23 April.
GBK, Azzurri appoint advisers amidst lockdown
Restaurant sales have been gravely affected since being told to close its doors.
Burger King withholds rent payments
Its boss said he could not see the firm paying for some time to come.
Two-thirds of hospitality businesses to not survive prolonged lockdown: study
A majority believe a significant break or ‘holiday’ from rent obligations is required.
Crussh joins #FeedNHS initiative
It plans to deliver 2,000 hot meals a week to NHS workers.
Retail sales down by record 5.1% in March due to lockdown: study
A “sharp correction” in April is expected.
Pret A Manger reportedly seeking £87m in urgent bank funding
The company runs more than 500 sites in the UK.
Le Pain Quotidien facing collapse: report
500 jobs are at risk.
Less interactions with touchscreen kiosks post-shutdown: study
Customers will be more likely to want to use their own mobile phones when ordering.
McDonald's launches digital entertainment hub for families
The landing page features board games and eBooks.
