Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Papa John's introduces its first Deep Crust Pizza; Taco Bell gives three customers a year's supply of Taco Bell products; Wasabi Sushi & Bento now available in UberEATS

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

 

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Harry Ramsden's participated in the Bournemouth Airshow from 31st until 3rd of September.

Wasabi Sushi & Bento has partnered with UberEATS.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Krispy Kreme UK introduced its Superstar Collection featuring Reese’s Peanut Butter, Lotus White Chocolate & Raspberry, Hershey's Cookies 'n' Crème and its brand new Mint Chocolate, made with Ghirardelli.

Pepsi Max Cherry is now available in KFC.

Papa John's Pizza unveiled its first Deep Crust Pizza.

West Cornwall Pasty Company introduced its new Steak and Kidney Pasty in stores.

Pizza Express will launch its new Sticky Toffee Pudding to its menu in September.

Feng Sushi introduced three new Poke Bowls with Salmon, Tuna and Miso Tofu, available in stores for eat in.

GAIL's Bakery launched its September's Bread of the Month with Bramley Apple Sourdough.

Benugo has launched its autumn menu in shops.

Caffè Nero added another classic to its collection with The Cortado.

 

PROMOS

Abokado offered one customer a chance to win a Green Card which entitles the bearer to 50% off on all food and drink for the rest of the year.

Las Iguanas is giving away a holiday trip to Rio for two, in partnership with Steamond Travel, Worldwide Holidays and British Airways.

Bella Italia has extended its 50% off on Mains, valid until Thursday 7 September.

Taco Bell is giving its customers a chance to win tickets to the VIP Party and a year’s supply of Taco Bell when they find the Golden Taco sign in Woking.

Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Pod to launch avocado-based coffee cups; Pizza Hut offers 50% off on pizzas; LEON celebrates National Burger Day with 20% off on burgers

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Krispy Kreme will open a new store at Woking Shopping on 5th September, and the first customer in line will win a Krispy Kreme Gold Card.

The Hummingbird Bakery will launch its revised edition of The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook on 5th October.

LEON introduced its new LEON x John Lewis Table Top range.

Las Iguanas launched its new restaurant at Birmingham Temple Street.

Itsu’s Zero Noodle salad was named as one of the 7 best shop bought salads on Women's Health.

Pod is set to launch coffee cups made from avocado skins.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Barburrito introduced its new Stack O' Taco dish.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen launched its new burger, ‘Mr Lava Lava’.

Yogberries’ Salted Caramel Yogberries Frozen Yoghurt now available in store for a limited time only.

Burger King launched the Rodeo King, for a limited time only at participating restaurants.

LA Brewery’s Lemongrass and Strawberry & Black Pepper kombucha are now available in three GAIL bakeries in London.

The Hummingbird Bakery’s monthly special is coming back on 1st September with Sticky Toffee Cupcake.

GAIL's Bakery unveiled its new Poppy & Raspberry Friand.

Busaba Eathai introduced its new Busaba Watermelon Collins.

Bubbleology brought back its Bubbleology Mermaid Special from 26th to 28th August.

 

PROMOS

Gourmet Burger Kitchen offered free breakfast shakes from 25 August to 27 with any brekkie burger ordered off the new Brunch Menu.

Lola's Cupcakes launched its milkshake happy hour promo with a 50% discount on the second milkshake purchase. The promo is daily, between 3-6pm.

Bella Italia started its Summer Sale with 50% off on Mains menu, valid daily.

Pizza Hut offered a 50% off on pizzas with a purchase total of £15 or more.

The Hummingbird Bakery South Kensington outlet will be giving away free cake on 30th August to celebrate the opening of the Guildford store.

LEON gave a 20% off on burgers to celebrate National Burger Day.

Social Media Weekly Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Turmeric Latte; EAT. offers a free cup of coffee to anyone wearing a service uniform

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Tortilla announces the opening of its new store in Dalston next month.

Krispy Kreme UK is set to reach 100th milestone with the launch of intu Victoria Centre store in Nottingham.

Krispy Kreme is opening a new store in the Quadrant Shopping Centre, Swansea on 7th September.

GAIL's Bakery participated at the Brunswick Festival on August 19.

KFC launched the Southern Legends tour to celebrate the unveiling of Texas Ranch burger.

Roosters Piri Piri’s High Wycombe restaurant has opened.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Taylor St Baristas unveiled its new breakfast menu with new chia pots, breakfast Brioche Bun, Ham and Cheese Crock, and a mushroom melt.

Starbucks introduced its new Turmeric Latte to launch in stores across greater London on 7th September.

Yogberries introduced its new Lemon Meringue Special in stores.

Burger King brings back Cheesy Tots.

Lola's Cupcakes’ limited editions are available only for a few more days.

Benito's Hat’s Kings Cross store now serves watermelon drink.

Pizza Pilgrims unveiled its British Meat Feast to be available on the menu starting 6th September.

 

PROMOS

EAT. is offering a free cup of coffee until Christmas to anyone wearing a service uniform.

Costa Coffee is pricing its toast, teacake, and crumpets for just £1 when customers buy a medio/massimo hot drink before 11am.

wagamama’s ramen rush started 12pm on August 18 at wagamama, dean street soho. The first 50 customers to say 'ramen rush' had their bowls of ramen for free.

Wok&Go offered a meal deal treat for its newsletter subscribers.

Prime Burger handed out £3 off vouchers for its burgers at London Euston Station.

Giraffe World Kitchen gave a 50% off on all burgers to celebrate Burger Tuesday.

Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Wimpy commits to using free range eggs by year end; Busaba Eathai launches click and collect online; Chipotle offers 20% off on second online purchase

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Wimpy has committed to use products and ingredients from free range eggs from the end of 2017.

Krispy Kreme Central London customers can now order via UberEATS.

West Cornwall Pasty Company launched its new store at Cornmarket Street in Oxford.

Roosters Piri Piri opened its High Wycombe store.

The McDonald's McFlurry van was at the Carnival Fifty Six Festival from August 12 to 13.

Taco Bell is opening soon in Chertsey Road, Woking.

Krispy Kreme’s birthday truck gave away free doughnuts around Bristol.

GAIL's Bakery will be delivering from its Hove bakery from 16th of August.

Busaba Eathai has launched its click and collect online in select London locations.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Benito's Hat’s Pina Colada is back.

YO! Sushi unveiled its new limited-edition Hirata Donut.

Wagamama introduced its new lightly seared nuoc cham tuna on a bed of quinoa and stir-fried vegetables.

 

PROMOS

Wok&Go is offering a delivery promo of 4 boxes for £20 when customers order from Just Eat and Deliveroo. The offer is available all throughout August.

Barburrito handed out flyers for a £7 Chicken Burrito and Can to Edinburgh Fringe goers.

Chipotle offers a 20% discount on a customer’s second online order until August 20, 2017.

Chilango restaurants will offer a free meal (a choice of burrito, hotbox or salad) to the first 10 customers on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Subway’s registered Subcard members are given the chance to win VIP tickets to Creamfields Festival when they spend £3.49 or more in Subway products.

Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Domino's Pizza celebrates 1000th store opening; Krispy Kreme offers a chance to win a US trip; KFC's Dirty Louisiana makes a comeback for a limited time

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

GAIL's Bakery celebrated its first year in Farnham.

Domino's Pizza UK celebrated its 1,000th store with a pizza giveaway to the first 10 people to walk into each and every Domino’s store.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Gourmet Burger Kitchen is running a hangover-busting brunch menu, with 6 burgers and 4 wicked breakfast shakes, at selected stores. The offer is available from Friday to Sunday, every 10am to 2pm only.

West Cornwall Pasty Company hinted a British classic addition to its menu.

Jules Putney unveiled new addition to its menu.

The Hummingbird Bakery launched its new square-shaped cinnamon bun at Islington.

Las Iguanas started a voting for the cocktail offering to be released in September.

KFC’s Dirty Louisiana is back, but only until August 12.

CHIK’N launches its new breakfast menu.

 

PROMOS

Krispy Kreme UK offers a chance to win a USA trip by purchasing a promotional dozen of doughnuts.

Barburrito offered a free birthday Burrito for grabs when customers sign up to La Familia.

Roosters Piri Piri offered a free meal for two when customers follow them on Instagram.

Joe Delucci's Gelato offered its Thick Shake Tuesday promo on Gelato Milkshakes.

Giraffe World Kitchen gave away 100 free meals at its new Aberdeen restaurant.

Bella Italia celebrates National Kids Day with its Kids Eat Free offer in partnership with James Patterson's bestselling book series, Middle School.

Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Krispy Kreme drives around Newcastle in its special birthday truck; Muffin Break launches at Grosvenor Shopping Centre; Yo! Sushi to conduct sushi making class

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

YO! Sushi is set to launch a sushi making class designed for kids this summer.

Muffin Break opened at Grosvenor Shopping Centre.

Lola's Cupcakes’ mini cheesecakes are now available online.

Roosters Piri Piri announced the opening of its Ladbrooke Grove store this year.

Krispy Kreme set up its special birthday truck and handed out free doughnuts at Newcastle.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Las Iguanas’ creamy caramel cake is back on the menu.

Bella Italia unveiled its new and exclusive Discover Bella Set menu, with two courses for £12.99 or three for £15.99.

Bella Italia introduced its new gelato cakes available in three flavours of tiramisu, chocolate, and berry.

ShakeAway announced its limited-edition summer menu range.

 

PROMOS

Wok & Go announced the additional participating stores for its 2 for 1 Tuesdays promo all throughout August.

Taco Bell UK celebrated Cleethorpes’ first year with a £1.50 birthday burrito, valid until August 20 in Cleethorpes.

Boost Juice Bars gave away a free Boost juice on July 31 to customers with the ID name of William, Lauren, or Paul.

Abokado announced its summer giveaway of a free bagel with every multigrain bagel purchased.

Costa Coffee offered a £1 price on all baked goods with every medio or massimo hot drink purchase before 11 AM.

Benito's Hat celebrated its reopening with £1 tacos and £1 Sol.

The Hummingbird Bakery will give away free cupcakes at the Surrey bakery opening.

Costa Coffee offered a half price on double chocolate cookie mocha frostino.

Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Wendy's opened a pop-up in London for a day; Chilango appeared on live TV; Barburrito launched new taco range

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Taco Bell Cleethorpes celebrated its 1st year on July 22nd with birthday burritos, free churros, competitions, DJ's, bands and face paint.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen invited food bloggers to its first GBK BBQ on July 20.

The Hummingbird Bakery is set to launch its new Guildford bakery with cupcakes giveaway.

Roosters Piri Piri refurbished its Nottingham restaurant.

Wendy's opened a pop-up in London on July 20, which started from 10:00 and lasted until 14:00.

Chilango appeared on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch last July 23.

NEW ON THE MENU

Millie's Cookies launched the new Millie's Cookie Party Pack which contains 15 ready to bake authentic Millie's Milk Choc Cookies.

GAIL's Bakery announced the comeback of its cheese straws.

West Cornwall Pasty Company unveiled new summer's ‘light bite’ with Mediterranean Vegetable Pasty.

Barburrito launched its new taco range at Leeds Headrow.

PROMO

Papa John's Pizza gave away five pizzas to customers who answered correctly to questions posted in their Facebook account.

Itsu teamed up with Soul Circus and are giving away two weekend passes to a yoga festival, with an Island Feather clothing, bobble bottles, and its special edition seaweed.

Wok&Go offered a 30% discount on delivery orders from Monday to Wednesday.

Pizza Express offered its customers a chance to win a family holiday by entering the Piccolo Dough Ball Adventure competition.

Lola's Cupcakes gave away cupcakes at Leicester Square tube station.

Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Barburrito offered £1 taco for the first 500 customers; Lola's Cupcakes sells Game of Thrones-inspired cupcakes for a day

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

The Hummingbird Bakery announces the opening of Guildford bakery in August.

Barburrito celebrated its Leeds launch with £1 taco for the first 500 customers.

Yogberries Deli Pots are now available in cafes and delis around the region.

Tossed announced its new ordering app.

NEW ON THE MENU

Wimpy UK introduces a new range of Sunny shakes & Tropical Smoothies.

ShakeAway offers organic soya ice cream and soya milk as a milkshake base for its vegan customers.

Lola's Cupcakes unveiled Game of Thrones ‘Winter is Here’ cupcakes, only available at Kings Cross North store.

West Cornwall Pasty Company launches its new Mediterranean vegetable pasty with Greek feta.

ShakeAway introduced its limited-edition summer menu consisting of strawberries & passion fruit, with fat-free frozen yoghurt & crunchy ice.

Benito's Hat launched a new vegan-friendly tofu special.

PROMOS

Gourmet Burger Kitchen celebrated its launch party with free burgers and shakes for the first 10 tables.

Wok & Go offered 2 for 1 Tuesday promo to get a free meal box for a single purchase of any classic box. The promo is available in-store for a limited time only.

Ping Pong offered a promo of free complimentary basket of steamed dumplings when customers order a kids’ set menu for children under 14 years old. The offering is available until August 31st at any Ping Pong restaurant.

Krispy Kreme UK offered a buy one, get one free treat on Kreme Shakes.

Bella Italia introduced its buy one main, get one free offer this week.

Photo credit: Papa John's UK Twitter

SOCIAL MEDIA WRAP UP OF THE WEEK: Krispy Kreme unveils American-flavoured summer range; Barburrito raises funds for Teenage Cancer Trust; Burger King serves Classic Grilled Dogs for 79¢

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

YO! Sushi unveiled new Glasgow Central restaurant.

Barburrito gave away free burritos in exchange for a donation to Teenage Cancer Trust.

ShakeAway hints new store opening in England.

Abokado launched the Angel store in St. John Street.

Benito's Hat celebrated Pride in London with £5 cocktails, all day.

Lola's Cupcakes announced opening at West Hampstead on July 13.

NEW ON THE MENU

Krispy Kreme UK introduced Red Berry Drizzle, Popping Champagne and Magic Unicorn exclusive in Selfridges London store in the Food Hall.

Taco Bell UK introduced the Taco Variety Pack.

Krispy Kreme UK unveiled new American-flavoured summer range.

Bubbleology unveils its Pina Colada Cocktail to celebrate Pina Colada day.

West Cornwall Pasty Company introduced guest pasty for July with Korean Bool Kogi pasty and Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Pasty.

West Cornwall Pasty Company announces new menu addition with Mediterranean Vegetable Pasty.

Benugo added new porridge flavours on its high street store.

PROMOS

Ping Pong offers unlimited dim sum and bottomless lychee bellinis every Sunday.

Krispy Kreme UK offers a buy one, get one free promo on Kreme Shakes every Monday.

Bella Italia introduced new and exclusive set menu from only £12.99.

Burger King serves Classic Grilled Dogs for just 79¢ until July 31st.

Barburrito gave away 100 mini chicken bowls, 100 mini veg bowls and 100 chicken/veg Burritos in Union Square Shopping Centre in Aberdeen.

Wok & Go offers a delivery discount of 30% off Just Eats and Deliveroo orders from Monday to Wednesday. Offer valid until end of July.

Las Iguanas offered a free bottle of prosecco for dine-in graduating students.
 

SOCIAL MEDIA WRAP UP OF THE WEEK: Taco Bell to launch at Woking; Roosters Piri Piri outlets partner with UberEATS; Barburrito offers 20% off for students

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Taco Bell UK announces the upcoming opening of Woking outlet.

Krispy Kreme UK launches slot machine for business in INTU Manchester Arndale on Wednesday from 10 am. The prizes include a chance to win doughnuts, HERSHEY'S bars, and Krispy Kreme milkshakes.

Krispy Kreme UK announces opening of new store at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth.

Roosters Piri Piri’s Southampton High Street, Shirley and London Road restaurants now available on UberEATS.

Roosters Piri Piri’s Southampton Shirley restaurant announces re-opening.

Barburrito in Leeds raised money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Bella Italia introduces new summer offer with Buy One Main Get One Free at Bella. Offer valid from Sunday to Friday throughout July.

Caffè Nero introduces new Apple & Blackcurrant Crumble.

Ping Pong unveiled specialty drink with Wimbledon-inspired cocktail, 'Strawberry Luv' for just £8.

The Hummingbird Bakery introduces New Monthly Special alert with tropical Pineapple and Coconut Cupcakes with coconut milk frosting and juicy pineapple pieces.

Pret A Manger’s Avo, Olives & Toms will return as a Chef’s Special later this year.


PROMOS

Pizza Express gave away an opportunity to win tickets to see a live performance by the All Saints in the Henley Festival. Closing date is Wednesday 5th of July.

Tortilla celebrated its birthday with a giveaway of 1,000 burritos at Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow.

Krispy Kreme UK offers a buy one, get one free treat on Kreme Shakes.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen offers 2 FOR £12 promo for burgers. The offer is available 7 days a week, eat in or takeaway, and can be upgraded to Kitchen Favourites for £1.50.

Burger King celebrates the Fourth of July with Classic Grilled Dogs worth 79¢ all month long.

Benugo offers free berries & cream when customers book for Wednesday #Lates at Cellarium Cafe and Terrace at Westminster Abbey online.

Barburrito presented a 20% discount on food and drinks for students when they provide a valid student ID.
 

Photo credit: Taco Bell UK Facebook page

SOCIAL MEDIA WRAP UP OF THE WEEK: Krispy Kreme to open in Moor Sheffield; Pizza Express raises money for Macmillan and Charity Week; McDonald's announces the comeback of Big Tasty

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Krispy Kreme UK to launch its newest store in the Moor Sheffield on Wednesday 28th June.

Second Cup announced opening at Lions Yard Shopping Centre, Cambridge.

Square Pie’s MEATliquor Dead Hippie Burger will be removed from the menu after Friday.

GAIL's Bakery opened new garden in Summertown.

Roosters Piri Piri’s Southampton Shirley and Nottingham branches are closed for maintenance.

Pizza Express partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support, ‘Go Mad, Go Green’ to raise money for Macmillan and Charity Week. There will be a variety of fundraising activities happening in their restaurants.

Gabeto will open its doors in Camden Market in July.

Pizza Express partnered with ‘Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park’ to serve its signature pizza at the festival.

Gail's Richmond bakery celebrated its 1st birthday.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

CHILANGO introduces its new Summer Duo.

Giraffe World Kitchen introduces its mango yogurt-based drink.

Bella Italia unveiled its new Chicken Arrosto.

West Cornwall Pasty Company introduces Dreamy Duo. The guest pasties for June include Veggie Hero Creamy Cauliflower Cheese & Kale and Mighty Meat Steak & Chorizo.

Pizza Pilgrims unveiled its guest pizza this month. The pizza dish with roast Aubergine, courgette, peppers & asparagus w/ lemon & oregano oil is available in all pizzerias nationwide.

McDonald's announced the comeback of Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon from 28th June until 3rd October.

 

PROMOS

You Me Sushi London offers a 10% off on sushi rolls, with the company of live music at selected branches only.

Abokado is giving away two free lunches every day this week for their chosen best Abokado picture.

Subway UK & Ireland rewards a birthday cookie treat for all their Subcard members.

Joe Delucci's Gelato gave its customers a chance to win six free scoops of their favorites by joining the online contest.

Ping Pong offered an unlimited feast of Dimsum for £24.95pp.

Ping Pong offers a complimentary scoop of sorbet to kids all throughout the summer.

Sticks'n'Sushi is giving away a sushi picnic hamper for two worth £100. The winner will be announced on July 4th.

Benugo celebrates #NationalCreamTeaDay at Cellarium Cafe and Terrace with 10% off on Afternoon Tea from June 24th to 30th when customers book via email using code CREAMTEA.

Tortilla’s Gingerella infused Carnitas is only available until the end of the week.

Krispy Kreme offers a promo of buy one take one with its milkshake.

Domino's holds Masterpizzas Auction; Pizza Hut donates to BBC Children in Need; QSRs bring out Christmas menu

Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Wimpy announced that there will be a new store opening coming soon.

Costa Coffee shared photos of its new Christmas cups.

Benugo invited its customers to support its work with The House of St Barnabas by buying one of its #ChristmasSandwich. Each purchase donates to the charity to help break the cycle of homelessness.

Domino's Pizza held the world’s first #Masterpizzas Auction and invited its customers to join in for a chance to win a year’s supply of an Italiano Range pizza.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen shared photos of its new store at Clarks Village.

Pizza Hut announced that for every purchase of the Pudsey Pizza Deal for delivery for a week, the brand will donate to BBC Children in Need.

Millie's Cookies unveiled its new Christmas cupcakes & giants, now available in-store and to order online.

Square Pie shared photos of its STAR WARS Identities - The Exhibition event.

NEW ON THE MENU

Nando's invited its fans to try its new new sticky PERi-Orange wings.

Benugo invited its fans to try out its Victorian Tea offering in the Morris Room, built as part of the V&A's Refreshment Rooms.

Muffin Break invited its fans to try out its new festive Paninis.

Prime Burger introduced its new Christmas Burger. On Sale now at St Pancras International & London Euston Station.

EAT unveiled its new festive menu: pigs in blankets, festive hot pots and sweet treats.

McDonald's invited its fans to try the new Signature Collection. Available at 149 restaurants.

Yogberries invited its fans to try out its OREO flavour. Only in store for a limited time.

Krispy Kreme announced the return of its Festive Dozen.

PROMOS

Griddle & Shake gave its customers the chance to win a Griddle & Shake meal for two to the value of £40. The competition will close and winners will be announced on Thursday 24 November.

Tortilla will hold its 1,000 Burrito Giveaway to celebrate the new Bristol Cribbs Causeway store opening on 27 November 2016.

Itsu gave its customers the chance to win a trip to Japan on social media. Competition closes 23.59 pm on 31st January 2017.

Abokado will be giving customers 25p off their coffee orders when they help the brand to #CUPCYCLE by bringing in a reusable cup.

ShakeAway gave its customers the chance to win two Shakeaway vouchers.

KFC gave its fans the chance to get two free Hot Wings by downloading the Colonel's Club app.

Taco Bell will be holding its last giveaway for a year’s supply of Taco Bell for its online customers.

Giraffe offered its customers a £5 breakfast on Facebook.

Roosters Piri Piri invited its fans to avail of the 2-for-1 promo on its wraps, only through Deliveroo for a limited time.

Costa Coffee unveiled its new Snapchat filter, in-store now. Customers get a chance to win a limited edition jumper when they share their photos on social media.

 

GBK opens new store at Glasgow Fort; McDonald's lowers saturated fat in cooking oil; Taco Bell gives away year's supply of food in competition

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Chopstix announced its plans for further expansion in Northern Ireland.

YO! Sushi unveiled a new hot food shuttle, delivering dishes fresh from its kitchens straight to the customers' tables.

CHILANGO held a live Facebook video during its Burrito Party at Boxpark Croydon.

Tortilla celebrated the launch of its new store in Newcastle by giving away free burritos.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen announced that it has opened a new store at the Glasgow Fort shopping centre.

McDonald's announced that it has reduced the amount of saturated fat in its restaurant cooking oil.

Lola's Cupcakes opened a new site in intu Bromley.

NEW ON THE MENU

Lola's Cupcakes unveiled new limited edition flavours, including the new Gingerbread, Winter berry and Wheat & Egg Free Pecan Pie.

Benito's Hat introduced its new Evening Dining Menu. New dishes include the Pulled Pork Mexican Sandwich with home-pickled red onions and chipotle mayonaise, the El Presidente Burrito, and Churros con Chocolate.

The Hummingbird Bakery unveiled its new Gingerbread Cupcakes, available until 31st December.

Pret A Manger unveiled its new Christmas sandwiches.

Second Cup invited its customers to try out its new Gingerbread range, including the Holly Jolly Gingerbread Latte and Gingerbread Reindeer Cookie.

Costa Coffee introduced its new Christmas drinks menu.

Muffin Break invited its fans to try out its Chai-Spiced Pumpkin muffin before it disappears.

PROMOS

Taco Bell gave its customers the chance to win a year supply of Taco Bell and a Taco Bell Spain Experience.

Krispy Kreme offered a promo of £13 Double Dozen to its fans on Facebook.

KFC offered the Chicken Tuesdays promo, 9 pieces of chicken for £5.99.

Papa John's Pizza gave its fans the chance to win free pizza on Facebook.

Abokado gave its customers the chance to win a £200 lunch hamper on social media.

Busaba Eathai gave its customers the chance to win a £20 voucher on social media.

ShakeAway gave its customers the chance to win Shakeaway vouchers on social media.

Pizza Hut gave a promo of £10 Stuffed Crust Pizzas to its fans on Facebook.

Costa Coffee is giving its customers 25% off when they purchase any Medio or Massimo festive drink between 2pm and 5pm.

Barburrito gave its customers the chance to win a free meal for two on Facebook.


 

QSRs celebrate Halloween; YO! Sushi expands Free Katsu promo; Pret teases fans about new menu items

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Chopstix announced the opening of a new store in Saddlers Shopping Centre in Walsall.

Pret A Manger teased its fans about something new coming 8th November.

Costa Coffee announced that it is busy at work on this year’s Christmas cups.

Tortilla announced the launch of a new store in Newcastle and is giving away 1,000 burritos in celebration.

West Cornwall Pasty Company announced its support for Tom Johnson's testimonial year following his key role in the success of the Exeter Chiefs, and put up TJ Calendars for sale to raise money for charity.

CHILANGO announced that a new store will be coming to to Boxpark Croydon on November 4th.

NEW ON THE MENU

Ping Pong invited its fans to try its firecracker chicken spring roll from its Autumn/Winter menu.

Millie's Cookies unveiled its Halloween cupcakes.

Sticks'n'Sushi unveiled a special cocktail with gin, pumpkin and chestnut for Halloween.

West Cornwall Pasty Company introduced its new Festive Range available in store now.

Krispy Kreme invited its fans to try its Halloween Dozen before they disappear.

Muffin Break invited its fans to try out its Chai Spiced Pumpkin Muffin before it disappears.

Joe Delucci's unveiled special Halloween treats on social media.

PROMOS

Second Cup invited its fans to come to its stores on Halloween for special treats.

Giraffe gave its fans a chance to win a month of dish discoveries in exotic locations as the brand’s appointed ‘World Food Weekender’.

Abokado gave its customers the chance to win office lunch hamper worth £200.

Neds Noodle Bar gave its customers the chance to win lunch for two on Facebook.

Lola's Cupcakes gave away free cupcake treats for Halloween.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen announced that Sainsbury's are now stocking its retail beef patties. To celebrate the brand is giving away thousands of gifts from £250 GBK gift cards to free shakes.

Benito's Hat invited its customers to celebrate the Day of the Dead, giving away the chance to win Devil’s Margarita cocktail for its best dressed customers.

Muffin Break UK announced the return of its Free Coffee Friday promo.

YO! Sushi removed the age limit to its Free Katsu promo. Customers can enjoy a free Chicken katsu curry or Tofu Katsu Curry between Tuesday 1st and Friday 4th November.

Domino's Pizza posted a 360° Halloween movie on Facebook with a hidden treat for its fans.

Pizza Hut offered its fans a Halloween promo of the Big Scary Sharer - 2 Stuffed Crust Pizzas, Garlic Bread or Wedges & 1.5L Drink.


 

What's in McDonald's Fries and McNuggets?; Southern Fried Chicken seeks new partners in Middle East, Africa; Subway unveils The Big Steak Range

Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

GAIL's Bakery announced that it has opened a new store in St Albans.

Benugo opened a new store at John Lewis Leeds.

Southern Fried Chicken announced that it is attending Middle East Franchise Expo & Forum at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, seeking new partners in the Middle East and Africa.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen announced that it is now open in Bolton.

McDonald's shared a video on Facebook about what really goes into its Fries and Chicken McNuggets, inviting Myvirginkitchen to come find out.

CHILANGO will open a new store in Boxpark Croydon on 4th November and will be giving away free burritos to celebrate.

NEW ON THE MENU

Pod invited its fans to try its Valencian Chicken Stew.

Boost Juice Bars unveiled the new limited edition Moonlight Magic.

Bubbleology - Bubble Tea unveiled new alcoholic Bubble Tea available at its Soho store.

Pizza Hut announced that its Garlic Butter Stuffed Crust is back on the menu.

Krispy Kreme invited its customers to try its special Halloween dozen. Limited time only.

Nando's invited its fans to try its sweet soft roll, two thighs meet Cheddar Cheese, Smoky Red Pepper Chutney and baby spinach Sunset Burger.

Subway announced that its new The Big Steak Range is in-store now.

Tossed invited its customers the try the new Piri Protein Wrap, packed with 28g protein and made with grilled chicken, avocado salsa, piri piri sauce, picked kale and cabbage & rainbow slaw.

EAT invited its fans to try its new Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Barley soup.

KFC announced that its new The Original Recipe Stacker is on the menu for a limited time.

PROMOS

Abokado is still offering 25p off coffee orders when customers bring their own cup.

Prime Burger is offering a Kids Eat Free promotion from Saturday 22nd October until Sunday 30th October. The free meal includes a kids burger, or chicken nuggets, chips and a drink, all on the house, with every adult burger purchased.

Chopstix shared an offer of £15 free credit with Uber when customers use their special code.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen gave its customers the chance to win £50 in GBK vouchers on social media.

Barburrito gave its customers the chance to win a free burrito on Facebook.

ShakeAway is holding a competition to celebrate the movie release for Me Before You – now available on DVD and BLU-RAY.

You Me Sushi gave its customers the chance to win free Chicken Katsu Curry on Facebook.

Subway announced that all SUBCARD members get a free birthday cookie.

Papa John's Pizza gave away free pizza to lucky customers on Facebook.

Pizza Express announced the winner of its Halloween Pizzas contest, offering the new creation for a limited time at its Baker Street restaurant on Halloween.

QSRs get ready for Halloween; Domino's donates to Teenage Cancer Trust; McDonald's raises funds for RMHC

Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

The Cafe by Benugo officially opened its doors in Buchanan Galleries. To celebrate, the brand gave away the chance to win an afternoon tea experience for four.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen asked its fans where they would like to see the brand set up shop next, announcing that its store in Bolton is coming soon.

Second Cup announced that its store in Cardiff is now open.

Caffè Nero shared photos of the finalists competing in this year's Caffè Nero International Barista of the year.

Tortilla gave away 1,000 burritos to celebrate the opening of its Russell Square store in London.

McDonald's shared a special message about how customers can join in the fundraising to keep families close #forRMHC on 22nd October.

Domino’s Pizza pledged to donate to Teenage Cancer Trust as part of Price Slice Week. Customers who buy a Domino's Pizza UK pizza can get another for a quid, and Domino’s will donate £1 to the charity.

NEW ON THE MENU

Greggs introduced the Bhaj-urrito to its menu.

Nando's shared a video featuring its new Sunset Burger.

Krispy Kreme shared photos of its new Halloween Dozen.

Taylor St Baristas announced that it has a new menu.

Muffin Break unveiled the latest Muffin Lab creation: the Chai Spiced Pumpkin muffin, with a Chai infused cream cheese centre.

giraffe unveiled its new Autumn Menu.

ShakeAway Official gave customers on social media a sneak preview of two of its limited edition shakes from the Halloween menu,

Wimpy introduced the new Southern-fried Chicken burger to its menu.

Wagamama unveiled its new hirata steamed buns.

Millie's Cookies shared photos of its new Halloween giant cookies.

PROMOS

KFC announced that Chicken Tuesdays are back, offering nine pieces of chicken for £5.99.

Pizza Hut offered 50% off on all pizzas when customers spend £15 or more.

Costa Coffee offered its customers a cake for £1 with every purchase of any Medio or Massimo coffee or a Flat White.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen invited customers to volunteer for the opening of GBK Bolton for their chance to win free meals.

Pizza Express held its Halloween Pizzas competition, giving its fans the chance to win a £500 gift card.

Papa John's Pizza announced that it is giving out free food daily with its Papa's Rewards. The brand is also giving away the chance to win free pizzas with Papa John’s Movie Club.

Second Cup gave its customers the chance to win a hot drink and a piece of cake as part of its Halloween competition.

Itsu gave its customers the chance to win a case of itsu prawn crackers sweet chilli on Facebook.

Wasabi opens new Oxford store; Papa John's unveils Arabian Pulled Lamb pizza; Pizza Express to give away £500 gift card

Here's what the QSRs were up to on social media last week.

NEW ON THE MENU

Giraffe invited its customers to try its all new autumn menu.

Pod unveiled new Pea and Chorizo soups, Souper green minestrone or the Singapore chicken laska. Freshly served to order. The brand also introduced its new Aromatic Indian Scrambled Eggs with spinach, tomato, roast pepper, sweet potato, light spices and a slice of buttered toast.

Bubbleology - Bubble Tea introduced its new exclusive Bubbleology cocktails in collaboration with 100 Wardour St and D&D London.

Papa John's Pizza unveiled its new Arabian Pulled Lamb pizza. It’s available for a limited time.

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Abokado marked the launch of its #CUPCYCLE initiative, by giving customers who bring it into Abokado stores 25p off a Climpson & Sons Coffee Roasters artisan coffee.

Tortilla announced that its new store in Russell Square will launch on 17th October, giving away 1,000 burritos from 11am until 4pm to celebrate.

West Cornwall Pasty Company launched its new St Just Organic Coffee Cups designed by 93ft and Paul Thurlby.

Wasabi Sushi & Bento announced that it will open a new store in Oxford.

Chopstix announced that it opened a new store at Castle Mall, Norwich.

GAIL's Bakery served customers at the Frieze Art Fair in Regents Park. The brand served coffee, breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, partnering with Newby Teas and Union Hand-Roasted Coffee.

PROMOS

McDonald's offered students a free Mayo Chicken with each Extra Value or Wrap Meal when they show their UNiDAYS or Student ID.

Ping Pong gave customers who make a confirmed Christmas booking before the 1st of November a Ping Pong cocktail welcome drink.

Pizza Express gave customers who can suggest the “most ghoulish” pizza available for Halloween the chance to win a £500 gift card on social media.

Muffin Break gave customers the chance to win free muffins if they can guess the newest Muffin Lab creation.

Yoomoo Frozen Yogurt invited its customers to enter its Instagram competition for a chance to win a Sony mini speaker.

Barburrito held its weekly competition on Facebook, giving away two burritos to lucky customers.

Gourmet Burger Kitchen gave customers the chance to win two Rump cards (free Rump burgers until November 8th for four people) on Facebook.

West Cornwall Pasty Company celebrated the launch of its fifth West Cornwall Food Co Store opening in Winchester by giving away five pasty passes on Facebook. Winners will be announced 15th October.