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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell USA pilots party services; why U.S. chains are recruiting senior citizens; Subway USA, FourSquare partner to measure effectiveness of TV ads
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell USA pilots party services; why U.S. chains are recruiting senior citizens; Subway USA, FourSquare partner to measure effectiveness of TV ads
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King unveils new Texas BBQ range; Domino's to give away 500 pizzas to those who can challenge Sky Sports' Jeff Sterlings; YO! Sushi's vegan Green Wednesday menu returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Co-op launches new 'on the go' concept store
The new site in Manchester Piccadilly station aims to respond to the growing food-to-go trend.
TGI Fridays forms 12-person tronc committee for even distribution of tips
The news followed after their workers performed a series of strikes.
Patisserie Valerie chairman Luke Johnson foregoes annual salary
He is looking to concentrate his efforts in continuous efforts to rescue the bakery company.
Pret A Manger launches their Christmas menu
New and classic offerings will be included in the seasonal menu.
Wasabi eyes new investor to fuel global expansion
The chain aims to have 50 more stores in UK.
Profits of top 100 UK restaurant groups drop by 80% this year, UHY Hacker Young Group says
They warned that struggling groups will see worse before it gets better.
Wages of hospitality workers exceed new NLW thresholds, study says
The QSR sector has the highest hourly wage that has seen a 4.7% growth from March to September this year.
Coca-Cola set to create venture group for acquisitions
Their CEO said that the move is part of their strategy to ‘lift’, ‘shift’ and ‘scale’ their mergers and acquisitions.
Wagamama set to be sold to Restaurant Group for £357 million
The deal will be funded through a combination of cash, debt and the rights issue.
Subway offers buy-one-get-one-free promo for World Sandwich Day
Their promotion was supported by their brand ambassador Arron Crascall.
Shake Shack reports pre-tax loss of £7.7 million in FY17
The results are said to have been "within expectations".
More than half of new meat-free products carry vegan or no animal ingredients claim, study says
Market research company Mintel also claims 34% of Brits have reduced or limited meat eating in the first half of the year.
Honest Burgers partners with Beyond Meat to roll out vegan-friendly Plant Burger
The launch comes after its trial in their King’s Cross store where they got positive comments from their customers.
KFC unveils new, 'thicker' version of their signature french fries
The new recipe is said to have gained positive feedback from its trial.
Pret A Manger US to pay $875,000 for underpayment of staff
The chain has been accused of time shaving their employees.
