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Tonkotsu Ramen to open new site in Stratford
This will be the brand's 10th overall location.
Casual Dining Group announces £30m cash investment for growth opportunities
They also reported a 2.3% increase like-for-like sales in the past 3 months.
Use of CVAs up by 143% in last six months, study says
Linklaters notes that there were 12 CVAs already utilised in the first quarter of this year alone.
Thai Express debuts at Grand Central
This is the brand's fifth site in the UK.
LEON reports 0.9% like-for-like sales growth in 2017
It has also started seeing an increase in results for 2018 so far.
Abokado launches new summer menu
The new range includes poké bowls and brand new salads.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A still America's favorite fast food chain; Bill Gates-backed Impossible Burger now served in Air New Zealand; KFC South Africa pokes fun at Neymar with new ad
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pret A Manger's #Pride2018 playlist; Las Iguanas gives away free trip to Brazil; pod brings back vegan rainbow salad
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Filipino fast food chain Jollibee eyes new sites in UK
They are also eyeing a Mexican fast food chain to bolster their global expansion plan.
More deprived communities have greater density of fast food outlets, Public Health England says
Their health survey also shows obesity rates rising along with deprivation rates.
Millennials account for 29% of restaurant revenues, survey finds
They also account for 28% of hotel earnings.
Smashburger announces development of 100% plant-based burger
Dubbed the Alternative Burger, it is made with mushrooms, beetroot and other non-meat items.
PizzaExpress adds augmented reality update to Doughball gaming app
The game allows customers to play a virtual game of football using the brand's Dough Balls.
Paddy & Scott's, Marriott Hotels announce multi-year artisan coffee partnership
Their specialty coffee will now be rolled out across much of Marriott’s UK portfolio starting this month.
Esquires Coffee makes Romanian debut
The New Zealand-based brand plans to have 25 units in the next five years.
Vegan dining concept When Polly Met Fergie set to debut at Queensgate
The new restaurant is set to open in August.
