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Chains outline reopening plans
Chains outline reopening plans
They are told that they can start reopening for business as long as they observe social distancing and offer takeaways only.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's stays the course in ad spending; McDonald's rolls out ‘Thank You Meals'; Shake Shack returns $10m loan
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: LEON shares Brazilian Black Bean Stew recipe; Frankie & Benny's shares take on spaghetti carbonara; Millie's Cookies gives away 100,000 chocolate chip cookies
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Psychology of pricing to be discussed in Simon-Kucher & Partners' webinar on COVID-19's impact
The event will also discuss the pandemic’s impact on store clustering.
Pret A Manger reopens ten shop kitchens following requests from local NHS workers
They will also be donating 7,000 additional meals per week to our homeless charity partners.
Greggs files plans to open first drive-thru in Scotland: report
A decision is expected to be made on 29 May.
Subway donates over 250,000 subs to frontline workers
Many stores will be continuing to offer food donations via weekly food drops to local charities.
#FeedNHS campaign reaches £1m target
The fundraising aimed to supply around 6,000 meals a day at a 50% discount to NHS staff working in London hospitals.
Carluccio's administrators get bids after chain's collapse
Majority of its staff have been furloughed.
Winners of the inaugural QSR Media UK Centegra Awards announced
Nine exemplary chains were recognised.
HOP Vietnamese furloughs staff
The chain initially paid its team in full despite shops being closed.
All-Party Parliamentary Group launch inquiry to assist recovery of businesses
The inquiry will aim to publish its findings by mid-May.
Domino's simplifies menu in bid to maintain safe working distances
It is now offering just seven pizzas.
Honest Burgers partners with Turner & George for limited-edition ‘at-home' kits
Kits come with a reusable tote bag filled with ingredients to make four burgers.
Hospitality businesses “among the last” to reopen post-lockdown: cabinet official
Pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants across the UK closed on 20 March.
US$575m Deliveroo investment by Amazon provisionally cleared by competition watchdog
The CMA also revoked an order to keep Just Eat and Takeaway.com separate.
200 Degrees Coffee donates materials for hospital workers
The chain also delivered 50 cafetieres to the Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
