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Stationary retailer WHSmith launches first own-brand cafe concept
The cafe is called Smith’s Kitchen.
Shake Shack opens in Birmingham Grand Central
This is the brand’s 18th location in the UK.
Las Iguanas gives away free nachos to celebrate GCSE results release
Customers can also get a 40% discount on their next meal.
Britain’s hospitality sector records first outlet growths in two years
There were 462 net new openings between March and June.
Wingers opens in Derby
The new restaurant was opened by its youngest franchisee.
Social Media Wrap: Domino's home removal service; Subway's free kids meal for every sub; Grimace Shake comes to the UK
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Casual chain beats fast food burger; Shake Shack's robot delivery; Flynn buys more Wendy's
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Taco Bell launches initiative to stay open later for concertgoers
The brand is piloting the initiative at Taco Bell Wembley High Road.
Chipotle CEO takes over Starbucks as global CEO
Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down just a year after he took the role.
UK-based Smacks Hamburgers launches in Dubai
The brand is also planning to launch in the US in 2025.
Chopstix eyes at-home consumption with first retail product launch
The brand is launching a cooking sauce range called Wok Pot.
Burger King revenue climbs 30% amidst expansion
This comes after a £20.7m loss in 2022.
4 in 5 diners said they like to try new cuisines when eating out
Asian foods came out as the most popular cuisine across the world.
Pret A Manger trials body cameras as new safety measure
It will be trialed in six shops in London.
Bubbleology unveils mobile site in Westfield Stratford
It aims to roll out more at high footfall locations.
Tim Hortons UK & Ireland’s COO resigns
Kevin Hydes has been with the company since 2017.
