Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Arby's Venison Sandwich becomes a hit; Health nuts are still not buying 'healthy' fast food; McDonald's to sue Florence

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Andy Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, announced his support for the Donald Trump presidency. Business Insider reports that Puzder published an article titled "Why Trump" in Real Clear Politics on Monday, presenting a case for the election of Donald Trump. READ MORE HERE

Fox News Magazine reports that Arby's new Venison Sandwich has outperformed expectations. The brand ran out of the Venison Sandwich at the four Minnesota stores it was being offered in, with some of the outlets selling out in just 15 minutes. READ MORE HERE

According to an article by Bloomberg, fast-food chains are realizing that even as they shell out millions to purge preservatives and artificial ingredients from their menus, health-conscious customers are still not buying their products. READ MORE HERE

In an article by news.com.au, anonymous employees from fast food restaurants revealed kitchen secrets and warned what foods to steer clear of when ordering fast food. READ MORE HERE

McDonald's announced that it is preparing to sue Florence after the city banned it from opening a restaurant in a historic square there, according to an article by The Sun. The fast food giant revealed that it was demanding more than £16million in damages after authorities rejected an application to open an outlet in the Piazza del Duomo. READ MORE HERE

According to an article by Metro, in Italy, McDonald's introduced the ‘Sweety con Nutella’, essentially a signature McDonald's burger spread with bountiful amounts of Nutella. READ MORE HERE

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