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Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks to hire global content creator; Ohio-based pizza chain opens first robotic restaurant; Luckin Coffee launches AI smart assistant Lucky
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks to hire global content creator; Ohio-based pizza chain opens first robotic restaurant; Luckin Coffee launches AI smart assistant Lucky
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Little Dessert Shop opens first dark kitchen in Preston
This comes amidst a rise in sales in the delivery and takeaway market.
wagamama responds to demand for customisation with new summer menu
New dishes include a build-your-own donburi and low-calorie noodle options.
Pizza Hut kicks off Champions League weekend with half-price deals
This will be available only for delivery or collection.
Subway extends jacket potatoes Spudway trial until September
A rise in sales and customer visits was seen at its trial sites since February.
Bleecker Burger expands to Soho
This is the brand’s eighth site since its launch.
KFC to spend £1.49b in UK and Ireland growth plan
This will create 7,000 jobs.
QSR Media expands to the Middle East with launch of first conference
The event will also feature the first QSR Media Middle East Awards.
Social Media Wrap: Slim Chickens multiple restaurant openings; Chatime launches booth at Comic Con; Greggs unveils a new bake
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's closes spin-off brand; Starbucks launch self-service kiosk; TGI Fridays overhauls menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wasabi unveils new Summer menu
The new menu centres on an Omakase-style set meal.
Hospitality insolvencies climb to 826 in Q1
This represents a 3% increase from the previous quarter.
PizzaExpress opens second airport location at Edinburgh
Its first airport location opened at London Gatwick.
Santa Maria celebrates 15th year with pizza menu expansion
They have also collaborated with Bro Pizzeria to create the limited edition San Ciro pizza.
Greggs removes self-service fridges in some stores
Sandwiches are now behind the counter.
Tortilla after tax loss climbs to £3.3m despite UK like-for-like sales recovery
Group revenue grew to £68m in 2024.
4 weeks to go before the QSR Media UK Redcat Conference & Awards 2025
Several industry leaders are going to be presenting and discussing the future of QSR.
