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Subway to close 500 restaurants across the US
Subway to close 500 restaurants across the US
The restaurant chain is said to be in the process of remodeling some locations and testing new menu items.
French mayor wages campaign to counter McDonald's entry
It has created a "sustainable food zone" to counter the arrival of the American fast-food chain’s first eatery.
KFC UK stores to restore 98% of its menu following distribution hiccup
All restaurants in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are serving full menus as normal.
Domino's UK system sales up 10.6% over the quarter
Its new store openings and like-for-like performance have contributed strongly.
McDonald's workers demand a £10 per hour rate
They plan to strike at Watford high street, Cambridge, Crayford and Manchester sites on May 1st.
Starbucks reports 150% increase in reusable cup use
It has increased by 156.6% in the trial stores, measured by the number of customers redeeming the 25p reusable cup discount.
Five Guys halts online ordering in Canary Wharf site following overwhelming demand
It has also dispatched additional support teams to take care of the affected customers.
Pure introduces 50p coffee discount across all stores
This discount can only be availed by customers who bring their reusable cups in store.
Dirty Bones to launch five further Dirty Vegan pop-up sessions
Dirty Bones Shoreditch will host the additional Dirty Vegan sessions every Tuesday evening from 8th May to 5th June.
Esquires Coffee signs 67-store regional development partnership
This move will seal the launch of 67 Esquires sites in Southeast England over the next 10 years.
54% of retailers believe consumers are looking for a unique experience
However, only 21% of consumers actually factor it into their choice of eatery.
Byron launches new menu with the introduction of its first vegan burger
The new menu is created to cater to the UK’s growing range of tastes and lifestyles.
Crussh ties up with SSP Group to expand in transport hubs across UK
The deal will see Crussh stores expand and enter transport hubs across the UK and Europe over coming years.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 8,000 US sites to conduct racial bias training; Chipotle eyes breakfast to drive sales; Retail Food Group to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Earth Day Cups; LEON to shift to paper straws; Feng Sushi launches new menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret responds to Advertising Standards Authority's decision
Pret said it has taken the views of the ASA and has made the requested changes.
Canadian restaurant Paramount Lebanese Kitchen debuts in the UK
It opened three new restaurants in London.
