Kevin Santos
Wagamama launches Asian-inspired cocktail program in U.S. restaurants
Wagamama launches Asian-inspired cocktail program in U.S. restaurants
The chain is celebrating the launch with a 'Summer Socials' DJ series.
Tim Hortons, Taco Bell battling for drive-thru location in Huddersfield
The demand for drive-thrus spaces continues to grow despite the easing of restrictions.
Papa John’s opens six new stores, teases more openings in next months
It recently introduced the option for delivery to selected outdoor locations.
UK ice cream parlours, vans see £289m in income melt in 2020: survey
800 ice cream vans have gone out of business, ICA claims.
Pubs, restaurants see 26% sales drop in May as restrictions continue
On a like-for-like sales basis, groups recorded a 15% drop in May 2021 from May 2019.
SSP Group losses hit £300m as travel restrictions take toll
Sandwich and coffee sales were down 79%.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s hit by data breach; Starbucks revives reusable cup use; Taco Bell shells out free tacos for vaccinated customers
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Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Hut's chicken and chorizo pizza; Burger King's kick off deal; Papa John's Bee Sting range returns
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Burger King opens first meat-free restaurant in Germany
The concept will be open for just five days.
Wagamama launches new cook at home range
All profits in the first year will be donated to mental health charity partner YoungMinds.
Starbucks to offer reusable cup-share scheme in European stores by 2025
An initial trial will begin over the coming months in France, Germany, and the UK.
KFC pledges to tackle litter issues with pilot programmes, staff training
The new set of initiatives builds on the chain’s existing litter strategy, which encourages its restaurants to undertake three litter picks a day.
YO, Kerry Foods launch chilled meal range
The launch of the branded chilled meals follows the recent agreement to supply food-to-go products to 390 Tesco front of store fridges.
Nine in ten hospo leaders expect staff shortages this year after COVID-19, Brexit: survey
Drops in staff productivity are also a concern.
Chilango appoints Nigel Sherwood as non-executive board director
He has held senior roles in Shake Shack, Nando’s and Pizza Hut UK.
Caffè Carluccio brews challenge to high street coffee brands with 500-store plan
The chain is looking to enter travel hubs, city centres and neighbourhood locations.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Krispy Kreme files US$100m IPO; McDonald’s tries automated drive-thru ordering; Elon Musk’s Tesla files paperwork for restaurant concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
