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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks US taps digital menus; Flippy stops working after two days; McDonald's US launches fresh beef
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks US taps digital menus; Flippy stops working after two days; McDonald's US launches fresh beef
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Taco Bell unveils Chicken Nachos; McDonald's launches Chicken Legends; wagamama raises £25,678 for Mind
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
How to cater for millennials' increasing purchasing power
According to analysts, millennials are set to have more spending power than Baby Boomers for the first time this year.
Bonnie Gull to launch Salt 'n' Sauce in Westgate Oxford
Salt ‘n’ Sauce is an elevated and dynamic reinvention of the iconic British chippy.
Pret A Manger to open at The Pavilions on March 16
Located at Uxbridge’s indoor shopping centre, the shop will feature two floors and a free Wi-Fi.
The Restaurant Group sales dip 1.8%
Its like-for-like sales are down 3% for the 52 weeks ended 31 December 2017.
Overall restaurant Spending Increases 9.7%
The online spend for restaurants totaled to 28.7% whilst in-store sales increased 8%.
Casual Dining Group's losses surged 18% to £60m
The owner of Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia has posted a sharp increase in losses, as the sector comes under pressure.
Tim Hortons to open new Manchester site in Oxford Road
It will launch on March 17, 12 pm.
KFC reverts to Bidvest after supply disruption with DHL
QSL and DHL will revert the distribution contract for up to 350 UK restaurants back to Bidvest.
Fulham Shore's EBITDA is below market expectations
It cited trade in suburban London restaurants which are serving fewer customers than last year with higher operating costs.
Technology and health challenge out-of-home food and drink sector
Healthy lifestyles are transforming the way consumers eat out, while hospitality is facing a post-Brexit crisis in recruitment.
PAUL UK rejects latte levy on disposable coffee cups
The brand believes its guests are committed to help and make informed decisions without the need for taxation at this point.
Hospitality industry responds to PHE's Calorie Reduction report
UKHospitality warned Public Health England (PHE) not to overburden hospitality as it unveiled its Calorie Reduction report.
Catering Design Group reveals emerging design trends in 2018
Design director Michael Sinclair offers his insight into what further design trends will be shaping the hospitality industry in 2018.
Esquires Coffee recognises employee of the year in Twickenham
Yasmeen Hamid won Highly Commended in the Try Twickenham Employee of the Year.
How Subway Are Getting Behind Public Health England 'One You' Campaign
It will highlight the extensive range of breakfast and lunch options which meet the guidelines for nutritional traffic lights.
