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Starbucks announces 900 employee layoffs, cafe closures in US and Canada
Starbucks announces 900 employee layoffs, cafe closures in US and Canada
Starbucks will close around 1% of its company-operated cafes.
The Salad Project debuts first neighbourhood site and matcha bar
A light breakfast will also be on the menu.
wagamama rolls out midweek student event
50 restaurants will be participating.
Chicken Cottage makes new senior appointments following overseas expansion
The brand opened 10 restaurants in the UK this year.
Pizza Hut unveils UK flavours for £5 Crafted Flatzz range
The brand will launch four exclusive flavours in the UK.
PizzaExpress launches search for taste tester for fakeaway range
The announcement follows the launch of the new Specials range in supermarkets nationwide.
German Doner Kebab launches £5 value meals
The new menu includes five different items.
Bunsik expands in Bristol with its 8th restaurant
The launch includes weeklong deals.
Caprinos Pizza opens three restaurants in one week
Two of these will be delivery-only locations in London.
Caffe Nero to open 75 sites in the UK in 2026
The group also reported a record £626.4m sales for 2025.
Hospitality insolvencies climbs for a third time in July
This marks the highest monthly figure since November 2024.
Deliveroo founder resigns
The news follows the company’s acquisition by DoorDash.
Mowgli Street Food enters exclusive delivery partnership with Uber Eats
Delivery will be only for select restaurants.
LEON narrows loss in 2024 amidst continued economic challenges
Annual revenues fell by £2.4m.
Social Media Wrap: Greggs reveal Autumn menu; PizzaExpress unveils new pizza dips; Slim Chickens giveaway for Thorpe Park Fright Night
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Steak 'n' Shake exec billboard to oust Cracker Barrel CEO; Olive Garden trials small portion menus; Shake Shack opens in Hawaii
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
wagamama to give free katsu for first 50 students at every UK branch
This is in celebration of National Katsu Curry Day on 27 September.
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