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Weekly Global News Wrap: Ikea to launch fast food of the future concept; McDonald's Experience of the Future strains employees; Little Caesars unveils new pizza robot
Weekly Global News Wrap: Ikea to launch fast food of the future concept; McDonald's Experience of the Future strains employees; Little Caesars unveils new pizza robot
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's brings back Monopoly; BENUGO to launch delivery menu; Tossed unveils new sweet chili rainbow wrap
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
PAUL UK's online sales surge 58%
It reported a 9.6% increase on the Group turnover and a 2.4% rise in revenue on a like-for-like basis.
UKHospitality reacts to Brexit transition deal
UKHospitality has welcomed the Government’s Draft Withdrawal Agreement and reassurance for UK businesses.
Health experts demand Chinese takeaways to carry health warnings
This is to to alert consumers of “astonishing and harmful” salt levels.
Shakeaway closes Liverpool site due to high rent
It has shut down on March 18 at 5:30pm and will remain closed until further notice.
McDonald's site reduces disorder by playing classical music
The Shepherd's Bush site has been plagued by reports of crime in 2017.
Pizza GoGo shakes up menu with new veggie additions
A new Quorn Pizza range is now on offer at all locations.
Papa John's Plymouth site enjoys record sales
The store is the record holder of the highest ‘pizza sales during one week’ in 2017.
Triple Two Coffee seeks franchisees
It plans to launch 35 sites in 2018.
Pret A Manger Goes Dutch
It opened its first shop in the Netherlands with the launch of Utrecht Centraal site.
Starbucks EMEA rolls out new discount programme
Emergency Services, NHS, Armed Forces, and veterans across the UK can now receive a 10% discount at Starbucks.
CHIK'N ties up with Sophie Michell to launch California Baja burger
It will be available in stores until the 21st of March.
Greggs partners with marketing technology provider Adestra
It picked Adestra to create engaging emails as part of the brand's First-Person Marketing approach.
Pret to trial bottle deposit return scheme in Brighton shops
Over 7,000 customers responded to the blog post of Pret's CEO Clive Schlee and 80% believe it’s a good idea.
Wasabi secures £30m from HSBC to ramp up London expansion
Part of the funding will help the rollout of new Wasabi restaurants across London.
Burger King introduces the Bacon King sandwich
The new limited edition sandwich contains eight slices of bacon.
