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Social Media Wrap Up: Muffin Break debuts new Peanut Butter Banana Caramel muffin; Southern Fried Chicken set to open in UAE; Pret A Manger's latest #FridayFreeze

Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

wagamama announced that it has teamed up with nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert to explore the benefits of the traditional Japanese diet, which includes the famed Adzuki bean.

Wasabi Sushi & Bento announced that its followers can now find the brand’s signature sushi in five Marks and Spencers.

Millie's Cookies announced that its first overseas outlet in India is now open.

Wimpy announced that exciting news will coming very soon to the brand and asked its fans to keep an eye out for DangerMouse this summer.

Southern Fried Chicken announced that it will be opening a new overseas store in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

Roosters Piri Piri announced that its new store in Winton has opened. The brand is celebrating by giving 20% off of everything in the branch for a limited time.

Wok&Go announced that its outlet on Northgate St, Chester will be closed for renovations for a short period.

by CHLOE. shared photos of celebrity couple Ariana Grande & Pete Davidson visiting its store.

GAIL's Bakery announced that it has opened a new outlet in Muswell Hill.

Las Iguanas unveiled its new limited edition summer cocktails, as well as a new Kids’ Menu. Kids also eat free at all branches when they bring a grown up during the summer holidays.

Bella Italia is working on its new menu and reached out to its followers on Facebook for feedback. Customers are asked to choose between the Seafood-lovers: Prawns, mussels, squid, tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, chilli, and the Tuna Puttanesca: Tuna, red onion, olives, capers, garlic, chilli, tomato sauce pizzas.

NEW ON THE MENU

Muffin Break announced that its new Peanut Butter, Banana Caramel Muffin and Muffin Shake is now available.

Wok&Go unveiled its new Vegan Sweet ‘n’ Sour Box or the Vegan Curry Box, both packed with veg, noodles and vegan friendly sauce.

PROMOS

Patisserie Valerie offered its customers £5 off of its Strawberry Gateau until July 31.

Bella Italia held a My Little Pony and Transformers Rescue Bots competition, offering customers the chance to win one of three £100 toy bundles or one of 25 runners up prizes when they dine with their kids.

Barburrito offered eligible students a burrito and a beer for £5 every Thursday from 5pm when they present a valid student ID.

Pret A Manger gave its customers free iced coffee in their latest #FridayFreeze.

by CHLOE. gave away free Mac N' Cheese or Air-Baked Fries with every purchase of a Burger or Salad for a limited time.

Sblended Milkshakes celebrated the release of the romantic film Midnight Sun on DVD, Blu-ray & digital download by offering prizes to the winners of its Midnight Sun competition. The brand is giving away an Epiphone Hummingbird Pro Guitar, a Storm Watch and more. More information is available on the brand’s website.

The Hummingbird Bakery gave its Facebook followers the chance to win a year’s supply of flowers from Bloom & Wild and £30 vouchers to spend at their favorite The Hummingbird Bakery. More information is available on the brand’s Facebook page.

GAIL's Bakery celebrated its Baker’s Dozen Birthday by giving thirteen lucky customers the chance to win a year’s supply of our bread. More information is available on the brand’s website.

ShakeAway held a competition on Facebook, offering two Shakeaway vouchers to lucky winners.

Pizza Express offered its customers two main dishes for £10 for a limited time.

Benito's Hat celebrated its anniversary by offering its customers Sol beer for just £1 from 5pm.

The Naked Deli held a Cake & Shake day offering healthy treats for £3.95 for a limited time.

(Photo credit: Pret A Manger Facebook page)

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