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Shopper confidence falls anew in October
Consumers are increasingly focusing on saving money, IGD says.
Beefeater launches first BBQ sauce for retail
260ml bottles are priced at £2.99.
KFC launches Princess Diana-inspired jumper
The sustainably-sourced item celebrates the release of the new film ‘Spencer’.
Yo! Sushi owner halts £750m stock market float: report
Snowfox Group is said to have retreated in the face of market volatility.
Mollie's Motel & Diner to open 100 sites over next decade
Ten locations have already been earmarked as part of the immediate expansion plan.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle’s climate pledge; Fat Brands to acquire U.S. Italian chain Fazoli's, Wingstop to increase menu prices amidst rising costs
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino’s festive pizza; Tim Hortons’ Signature Burger; Papa John’s latest gaming bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Popeyes to feature first vegan product as part of UK debut
All chicken served, meanwhile, will be fully-sourced from the UK.
Taco Bell set to open 75th UK restaurant in Thorne
The chain will give free churros with dulce de leche for the first 100 drive-thru customers.
Subway inks largest master franchise deal with Everstone Group to expand presence in India
The agreement will see more than 2,000 new restaurants to open across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next 10 years.
Hero Brands promotes Jon Cullen to chief development and recruitment officer
Cullen is promoted to the role from his current position at German Doner Kebab where he is currently the group’s franchise recruitment and development director.
Wasabi founder Dong Hyun Kim to step away from executive role
Over the last year, he brought South Korean fried chicken brand Pelicana and Japanese udon concept Kineya.
Greggs sues Swiss insurance company Zurich for £100m over COVID-related payout
The bakery giant claims that Zurich improperly capped the insurance payout at £2.5 million.
PizzaLuxe to open venues at Peterborough and Cambridge motorway services
The new openings follow a £1.5 million investment from Edition Capital last year.
The Restaurant Group names Ken Hanna as new chairman
Hanna will take up the role from January 1.
Papa John’s introduces cashless tipping for staff amidst recruitment drive
This follows a trial over the past year in 20 of our stores across the UK