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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin' US unveils new skill for Amazon Alexa; Burger King Russia wants to ban “It” movie; Employees say restaurant culture is more important than a desirable schedule
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin' US unveils new skill for Amazon Alexa; Burger King Russia wants to ban “It” movie; Employees say restaurant culture is more important than a desirable schedule
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Greggs' total sales up 8.6% in Q3
Its company-managed shop like-for-like sales rose by 5.0% from 2.8% in 2016.
Foodservice Price inflation rises to 9.3% in August
The Fish category stands out with an increase in prices.
Touchscreen culture of QRS is putting hygiene at risk
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the hygiene risk in food environments.
Philippine-brand Jollibee to open stores in the UK
The British Ambassador to the Philippines visited Jollibee’s 1000th site to show support.
Deliveroo raises $385 million in new funding
It is one of the single largest foreign investments into the UK in recent years.
Consumers feel less reassured on the nutritional content of F&B products
Only 39% of consumers feel well-informed about what products are best for them.
Pieminister lands in Birmingham, targets further restaurants
The Birmingham site is the brand’s 13th restaurant and their first in the West Midlands.
Marks and Spencer ventures into food delivery
It trialled the service in both its Camden and Woodley stores.
Growth in Britain's eating out establishments reaches 5-year peak
The average annual growth rate of F&B outlets doubled this year.
First standalone Veggie Pret shop to launch at Clerkenwell with new menu items
A new veggie and vegan menu will also launch across all three Veggie Pret shops.
Parisian restaurant Yen to open in London this autumn
Its site is located in the new 190 Strand development.
PizzaExpress unveils new autumn menu
The menu includes more gluten-free options.
Churchill's Fish and Chips opens in Luton
It is the 11th site of the brand.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell to add booze to its menu; Panera's CEO challenges fast food execs to eat their chains' kids' meal for a week; KFC creates first GPS cassette tape
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Muffin Break launches Lucky Break virtual scratchcard; Subway to celebrate International Coffee Day; Costa Coffee to unveil Christmas menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret introduces Pumpkin Spice Flat White in new autumn menu
The new menu will be available on 26th September.
