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Caffe Nero sales balloon to 107% of 2019 levels
Caffe Nero sales balloon to 107% of 2019 levels
The premium coffee brand opened 14 new stores in Q1.
Burger & Sauce fires up new grill in Derby
The burger franchise will join 200 other brands at the Derbion Shopping Centre.
Weekly Global Wrap: Earth Burger enters partnership; L.A chef returns to San Diego to open new restaurants; McDonald’s to add Krispy Kreme donuts in menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Robots to take over servicing customers at Sip & Stone Restaurant and Bar
SSP Group is experimenting with using robots to help with day-to-day tasks.
Chopstix opens door in Canterbury
This is the 82nd branch for the Asian QSR brand.
Papa John’s unveil garlic dipping sauce talisman for Halloween
This is the first-ever piece of jewellery the pizza chain has released.
Paul Bakery hands over first UK franchise
The franchise will be given to Graham and Matthew Allan.
Hospitality groups’ September sales sag
Like-for-like sales were 3% lower than in the same period last year.
Fat Hippo announces debut in London burger scene
The burger group uses 100% British beef from Aubrey Allen.
Fridays unveil ‘Show Your Stripes’ campaign
The campaign will showcase selected guests to show what they can do.
Bakery chain Greggs wins business interruption insurance case against Zurich
The insurer initially contended that the bakery chain could only claim for a single BI instance.
Döner Shack Glasgow hits record-breaking sales of £40k in a week
It also recorded 2,500 store visits in the same week.
Hummingbird Bakery opens new oven doors in Victoria, London
The first 1,000 customers would get a free treat.
Burger & Sauce announces giveaway
A lucky customer can take home £500.
Pret A Manger names Taco Bell HR director as Chief People Officer
He will take on the role in 2023.
Subway sets record sales following ‘Subway Series’ launch
The sandwich shop showed a 7.4% increase in same-store sales during the eight-week launch.
McDonald’s dishes out nine new menu items
However, it will be dropping one crowd favourite in the meantime.