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Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle uses AI in hiring spree; KFC moves to Texas; Jollibee launches exclusive US drink ranges
Weekly Global Wrap: Chipotle uses AI in hiring spree; KFC moves to Texas; Jollibee launches exclusive US drink ranges
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Doner Shack debuts pop-up booth in Qatar
It will be operating until 22 February.
The Nero Group posts £537m in sales for FY2024
Caffè Nero UK increased its sales by 10% to £333m.
Subway trials jacket potatoes Spudway
The Spudway will only be until 15 April in over 170 UK restaurants.
QSR MEDIA UK AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPEN
Brands can nominate for 18 awards.
Analyst warns £3.4b additional business cost in hospitality sector
Industry leaders have warned of the need for operators to raise prices by 6% to 8%.
Hospitality insolvencies drop by 31% MoM in December
Insolvencies in the sector also dropped by 7% YoY to 3,464.
Costa Coffee to boost baristas' pay starting 1 April
Starting pay will increase to £12.60 from £12 per hour.
Gong cha taps Matthew McCormick as its new Global CFO
He joins from KFC UK & Ireland to help Gong cha expand to 10,000 sites by 2032.
Philippine bourse lifts Jollibee’s foreign ownership limit
It was previously set at 40%.
Social Media Wrap: Doner Shack's Qatar debut; Costa Coffee gives away coffee-making kit; Popeyes engages customers sauces
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Sticks′n′Sushi taps Simon Gaske as new CMO
He will oversee brand strategy and develop marketing campaigns.
Chopstix targets high-traffic locations in ambitious expansion plans
The brand has appointed Savills to oversee its expansion plans.
KFC opens flagship restaurant at London's The O2
It will be open on 17 February.
Lena Lu Donuts launches Hello Kitty-themed range
It is available at its Primark Oxford Street West, Lakeside, and Watford locations.
Shamrock Shake to make its McDonald’s UK debut
It will be available from 12 to 25 March.
