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Uber Eats now allowing restaurants with their own drivers to use the app
Uber Eats now allowing restaurants with their own drivers to use the app
The new option for restaurants is now live in 100 towns and cities across the UK and Ireland.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Pizza Hut partners with FedEx to trial delivery robot; Taco Bell expands ‘Triplelupa' trial; Starbucks debunks ‘#Shallowbucks' promo
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Giraffe, Easy Ed's Diner announce Pancake Day deals; Subway's newest Kids' Pak; LEON partners with Uberspring deal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week. BRAND AND STORE UPDATES
@pizza opens first restaurant in England
An order and collect app was also created exclusively for the site. Edinburgh-based pizza brand @pizza has officially opened its first restaurant in England at Grand Central, Birmingham.
Deliveroo to roll out ‘click and collect' feature within the year
The delivery company just celebrated its sixth anniversary in operations.
Bubble Magik lands permanent concession in Selfridges Oxford Street
It is their third overall location.
Starbucks could be first chain to roll out cannabis-infused drinks: analysts
The coffee giant's CEO, however, said it was not part of their current plan.
Trade body lauds gov't report on high street's future
The report identified the UK’s hospitality sector as “crucial” to the health and success of future town centres.
GBK's east of England customers "most likely" to go veggie or vegan with burger choices
Customers from that area are also the least likely to order alcohol.
CPRESS launches flagship store in Fitzrovia
The chain aims to make organic, plant-based eating more available.
Papa John's appoints W Communications to handle their PR and social media
The agency is also tasked to deliver Papa John’s upcoming campaigns.
KFC launches first ever wholly digital branch on social media
Users in the Middle East can scroll through their feed before being greeted by a KFC employee.
Gourmet sausage brand X-Upper to open in Islington
The upcoming site will open on March 1.
Just Eat to ban takeaways with zero hygiene rating
The food delivery platform will remove all offending restaurants from the platform by May 1.
Deliveroo for Business team to double its size this year
The delivery company is also expanding its hotel partnerships programme.
LEON gives update on allergen awareness initiatives
The fast food brand also confirmed that it is working with other foodservice brands to “discuss industry challenges".
Healthy eating conversations by brands on social media could backfire, study warns
Brands are advised to be more aware of topics that spark debate.
