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UK-based Refined Holding Limited wins as one of Subway's Franchise Owners of the Year
UK-based Refined Holding Limited wins as one of Subway's Franchise Owners of the Year
The Subway brand has more than 21,000 franchisees currently.
Greggs trials "click-and-collect" service
The new service allows customers to pre-order and collect a breakfast order through the Greggs Collect Manchester app.
Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream launches new outlet in Chinatown
This will be the Filipino ice cream parlour’s second site following their opening in Camden Town.
Burger King gives away free Xbox game passes for every King Box purchased
The burger chain also announced that they will have a competition to win Xbox consoles.
Comptoir Group reports 19.8% H1 revenue growth
The group ended the period with a total of 26 restaurants and 3 franchise restaurants.
Deliveroo rolls out extended features for Deliveroo for Business
The food delivery company expects that this will attract thousands of companies to sign up for the platform. Deliveroo has announced that their office catering and corporate food delivery platform Deliveroo for Business now has three new features aside from its services in offices. The platform offers catering services for corporate events as well as being part of hotels’ room services. They will also allow fruit basket and snack deliveries. “In just two years we’ve seen Deliveroo for Business customers completely reinvent the way they interact with food at work, seeing great food as a key retention tool in an increasingly competitive work market. Our new services will continue to provide even more opportunities for businesses to fuel and treat employees, guests and customers,” Juan Diego Farah, global head of Deliveroo for Business, said. Deliveroo also notes that office workers are working later than before as 55% of orders through the platform are made later than 8pm.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's rewards fake ad pranksters; how Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme plan to celebrate National Coffee Day; Shake Shack's innovation kitchen
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Subway introduces new Savers menu; Abokado to launch matcha-flavoured beverages; Bakery chains celebrate National Cupcake Week
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret A Manger to launch new Veggie Pret outlet in Manchester
This new store will be its first location outside of London.
Subway Europe appoints Cineplex Digital Media to install digital menu boards
The advertising firm will also be providing creative content and marketing initiatives to 5,400 of the chain’s outlets.
Ping Pan-Asian launches in Selfridges
The launch also marks as PappaRich’s first UK launch.
Chick 'n' Sours to launch new site in Islington
This marks as the chicken chain’s third site.
Wagamama to launch spicy version of their katsu curry
The restaurant chain promises to make it a permanent item in their menu if it is well-liked.
Find out what Pret A Manger, Greggs and LEON are featuring in their autumn menus
The brands also added more vegan-friendly and gluten-free options for the season.
KFC reports pre-tax profit growth to £186.1 million for YE17
Its sales in the UK also increased to £423 million from £412.8 million the previous year.
Treasury officials eye extension of ‘latte levy' to soft drinks and shakes
Fast food giants are said to be the most affected if the tax pushes through.
KERB to close down Camden Market outlet
The chain vows to expand their presence in London despite the closure.