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Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King's “Real Meal” boxes; Subway U.S. closes over 1,000 stores in 2018; Taco Bell U.S.' new summer apparel
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King's “Real Meal” boxes; Subway U.S. closes over 1,000 stores in 2018; Taco Bell U.S.' new summer apparel
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: EAT. teases new kaleidoscopic snack collection; Chop'd offers free salad for a month; Muffin Break to raise funds for Project Waterfall in #UKCoffeeWeek
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks reports Q2 results, aims to accelerate growth in China, U.S
The results come amid competition from coffee chains in the growing Asian market.
Foodservice sector will continue to “point downwards” for the next two quarters: analyst
However, Peter Backman says food to go, food in pubs and restaurant delivery will continue to do “significantly better”.
Just Eat reports 28% rise in group revenues to £227.9m in Q1
Reported group orders, meanwhile, saw a 21% increase to 61.4 million.
YO! Sushi dropping conveyor belt to broaden its appeal
The chain has been known for delivering Japanese street food and sushi with the system.
Nando's launches meal kits at Tesco and Asda
Their Pan Fry boxes are also making their way to supermarkets.
McDonald's Germany launches first vegan burger
The new item has a patty made from soy and wheat.
Ramadan economy worth over £200 million: BB Foodservice
78% of British Muslims say they would be interested in retailers or brands who provided tailored Ramadan offerings to them.
Doughnut Time continues London expansion with two more openings
The doughnut chain will now have 12 stores in total.
McDonald's Corporation negotiates contract with Uber Eats in the U.S.
This comes ahead of the delivery company’s initial public offering.
How delivery is changing the shape of British foodservice
The NPD Group projects that drones will be a feature of the delivery channel in the country within five years.
McDonald's urged to halt paper straw roll out
An online petition claims the straws "dissolve" in drinks.
Honest Burgers teams up with Farmdrop to unveil new Spring burger
The item is available until May 26.
Deliveroo, OXWASH launch plastic container washing service
The service is set to launch in Cambridge and Oxford this summer.
Beer + Burger Store opens outlet at The O2
This is the chain's fourth overall store.
Uber Eats pilots pick-up feature in London
The delivery company has been piloting the service in select US cities.
