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Pieminister secures additional HSBC funding for further expansion
Pieminister is opening three new restaurants after securing a £1.65m finance package from HSBC.
Pret A Manger to open Stratford-upon-Avon on January 12
The shop will be located in Bards Walk Shopping Arcade and near to Henley Street.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC offers exclusive prizes; Barburrito to celebrate Gluten-Free Day; Costa's Babyccinos now free in all sites
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell expands executive roles; Dunkin' Donuts removes artificial doughnut dyes; Wendy's launches 4 for $4 deal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks to trial paper cup charge in 25 London stores
The brand will trial and promote a 5p cup charge in 25 central London stores.
Starbucks introduces four dairy alternatives
Starting January, the brand is offering a new oat drink adding to its dairy-free choices.
MPs recommend 25p levy on use of disposable coffee cups
MPs urged the Government to introduce a 25p levy on disposable coffee cups to help reduce waste.
Just Eat predicts that Vegan will be the food trend of 2018
The company reported a 94% increase in healthy food ordered in 2017.
Taco Bell launches new value range
Its new Loaded Beefy Grillers are available in three flavours.
Pret A Manger doubles the discount on reusable coffee cup
Customers will get 50p off on hot drinks if they bring a reusable cup.
Zia Lucia opens second site in Brook Green
The brand offers vegetable charcoal, whole meal, and gluten free dough pizzas.
Honest Burgers teams up with Wild Weather Ales
The team up celebrates the launch of the Reading site with the creation of an exclusive beer.
Chipotle partners with Men's Health to launch a special menu item
The double-meat chicken bowl is now available at all restaurants until the 28th of February.
Chilango revamps menu with new offerings under 550 calories
Launched in January, the menu introduced a new and improved selection of dishes.
LEON kick starts the year with a winter menu
It launched three new vegan options on the menu, including two new salads.
Costa Coffee launches dairy-free alternative to its menu
To celebrate the new offering, the brand also launched the limited edition Coconut & Vanilla Latte.