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Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils 'new' restaurant for Netflix tie-up; McDonald's to double down on AI by 2027; Starbucks shutters pick-up only stores
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils 'new' restaurant for Netflix tie-up; McDonald's to double down on AI by 2027; Starbucks shutters pick-up only stores
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Chopstix expands to Huddersfield with new King Street location
The move is part of the chain’s push to grow in busy high streets and travel hubs.
Ole & Steen to give away half a million slices of cinnamon social
The giveaway aims to encourage more customers to use the brand’s app.
Greggs shutters 56 restaurant as pre-tax profit falls 14.3% in H1
Earnings per share came in at 45.3 pence.
wagamama upgrades student promo for SQA Results Day 2025
The move also pushes students to sign up for the brand’s loyalty programme.
Mexican chain Zambrero eyes 100 restaurants in the UK
The brand recently announced the launch of its franchise recruitment programme.
Social Media: Caffe Nero partners with oatmeal bar brand; Wimpy unveils Latin-inspired summer menu; Shake Shack introduces regeneratively grown flour in buns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Burger King launches BBQ Bundle to capitalise on summer barbecue dining trends
The campaign targets Brits frustrated by failed BBQs, offering a flame-grilled alternative.
Wasabi looks to expand despite profit dive
The brand also cut over 100 jobs.
The Salad Project to open two new sites in August
The new locations will be in Victoria and Southwark.
April wage hike drives higher F&B costs in June
Foodservice price tracker saw a 2% month-on-month increase.
Chipotle to give out free hand-mashed guac this National Avocado Day
It will be only available for orders made via the Chipotle app or website.
Casual dining Thai restaurant Busaba sold in pre-pack deal
The chain was sold to Seaco Investments.
wagamama expands to India
The brand will open its first flagship in Mumbai.
QFM Group sells 21 Costa Coffee outlets to Sim Trava
This brings Sim Trava’s total Costa locations to 80.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's unveils new drinks from CosMc brand; Burger King announces major menu changes; US town renames itself 'Dunkin' for a day
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Which Wich signs first multi-unit franchise deal in Cardiff
The move follows the chain’s initial UK launch in central London.
