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Itsu opens hot food-centered concept in London, eyes over 20 stores
Itsu opens hot food-centered concept in London, eyes over 20 stores
The outlet features self-service kiosks where customers can customise their orders.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's readies for 2020 ‘breakfast wars'; Global plant-based market to reach US$27.9bn by 2025; Popeyes teases Chick-fil-A in new job ad
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Patisserie Valerie's latest chocolate bombe; Bella Italia's Star Wars-themed cookie; Beefeater's The Grinch DVD giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Foodservice overall price steady in October: report
There was also a pick up in inflation in fruit and fish categories.
80% of takeaways in profit due to Gen Z, millennials' digital ordering: study
Brits now spend £4.2bn a year on takeaway and delivery.
Hummingbird Bakery to offer Valentine's-themed collection in 2020
Pre-order will be available online starting 3 January.
Café Rouge launches store access guides online
The chain also announced its plan to introduce two-handled cups and portable ramps.
Honest Burgers to offer plant-based bacon burger
The burger chain also announced that it will return its Tribute to Bacon offering.
Palm Greens to open first standalone site in King's Cross
The salad concept will be offering a 50% discount on all items from 6 to 7 January.
Gordon Ramsay's food-to-go concept lands in Hong Kong airport
The concept serves an all-day menu which features the celebrity chef’s signature dishes.
33% of British grocery shoppers wary of ethical impact of food eaten: report
Veris Strategies suggested that circular food strategies need to be reframed so that “morally conscious approaches” can be better promoted.
Cold food, booking problems drive negative reviews during Christmas season: Feed It Back
Meanwhile, people skills and service were said to drive positive reviews over the festive period.
Emerging restaurant brands grew 3.8% in the last half-year: analyst
Fast food models featuring desserts and coffee is said to drive future growth.
Pret A Manger launches online campaign to introduce EAT item
Last May, Pret had acquired EAT in a bid to ramp up its offerings for vegetarian and vegan consumers.
Competition watchdog orders Amazon, Deliveroo to answer merger concerns
CMA has given both firms until 18 December to provide an answer on their deals question.
Tossed's CVA proposal approved by creditors
The proposal, its owner says, will provide “breathing space” and “strong foundations”.
Pret A Manger flags staffing concerns post-Brexit, cites ‘lack' of British applicants
The sandwich chain says one in 50 applicants are British.
