Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's unveils new Chicken Big Tasty burger; McDonald's to give away an XBox One S; QSRs' Advent Countdown promos begin

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

BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Taco Bell announced that their Holborn store in now open.

 

Customers of KFC took their disappointment in social media over the new receipe of their french fries.

KFC’s new chips are stinking ☹️ bring back the old ones

— Libby (@LibbyyThomson) November 25, 2018

 

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McDonald’s unveiled the new Chicken Big Tasty burger.

Patisserie Valerie introduced Vanilla, Hazelnut and Caramel festive flavoured drinks.

 

PROMOS

Burger King launched a promotional campaign where they will give away an XBox One S.

 

The Naked Deli, Pizza Hut, Muffin Break and YO! Sushi are offering their Advent Countdown daily promos or freebies until Christmas.

 

Las Iguanas gave away free Malibu Hot Chocolate.

 

Benito’s Hat offered 200 free burritos to celebrate their opening at St Albans.

 

(Photo credit: Burger King Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: YO! Sushi launches the Tuna Mayo sushi roll; Papa John's Black Friday sale; Taco Bell opens new store in Doncaster

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Pizza Pilgrims launched a new site at London Bridge.

 

Taco Bell opened a new store in Doncaster.

 

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The Naked Deli introduced their Chicken with Cranberry & Chestnut hummus festive sandwich.

 

YO! Sushi launched their new Tuna Mayo sushi roll that pays homage to a sandwich.

 

Caffe Nero brought back their Festive Panini.

 

The Hummingbird Bakery announced that they will be selling Millionaire's Shortbread Cupcakes and Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes only on St. Andrew’s Day.

 

PROMOS

Papa John’s Pizza offered 30% off on all orders until November 25. 

 

Giraffe World Kitchen launched a promotional campaign where a customer can see the film Nativity Rocks in Florida USA. 

 

Costa Coffee teased of a new promo that will "turn wishes into wins".

 

(Photo credit: YO! Sushi Facebook) 
 

Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's to launch a new Christmas ad; Greggs donates £900,000 to a fundraising TV program; TGI Fridays' new Rudolph Roulette

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

McDonald’s showed a teaser of their new ad campaign.

Greggs announced that they have raised £905,122 for the fundraising TV program BBC Children In Need.

 

Burger King brought back their advert last year for Anti-Bullying Week.

 


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Domino’s teased of a new offering.

 

Slim Chickens introduced their new Classic Plate.

 

YO! Sushi announced that they are now using vegan mayo.

 

TGI Fridays unveiled their new Rudolph Roulette.

 

The Naked Deli is bringing back their Ferrero Protein Balls.

 

Papa John’s released their BBQ Ostrich Pizza.

 

Tortilla introduced their new Spiced Cranberry & Orange Salsa.

 

(Photo credit: McDonald's Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King unveils new Texas BBQ range; Domino's to give away 500 pizzas to those who can challenge Sky Sports' Jeff Sterlings; YO! Sushi's vegan Green Wednesday menu returns

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Pod donates 50p from every purchase of their new Merry Berry to support homeless people.

 

Five Guys is opening a new store in Chester.


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Burger King launched their Texas BBQ King and Texas BBQ Crispy Chicken burgers

 

YO! Sushi brought back their vegan Green Wednesday menu.

 

Costa Coffee introduced their limited-edition Winter Character Roast.

 

GAIL’s Bakery collaborated with nutritionist Sam Bloom in creating a new soup range.

 

Gourmet Burger Kitchen unveiled their new Chai Milkshake.

 

The Naked Deli announced that they will be launching their Christmas menu soon.


 

PROMOS

Domino’s is giving away a free pizza to 500 people who can do better than Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday host Jeff Sterlings in reporting predictions in soccer.

 

 

(Photo credit: McDonald's UK)

Social Media Wrap Up: Papa John's brings back Double Cheeseburger pizza; The Hummingbird Bakery's new vegan and gluten-free cupcakes; Bella Italia's pumpkin carving competition

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Bella Italia launched a pumpkin carving competition on Facebook to win a £20 voucher.

 

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Pod teased of a new Christmas offering.

 

Papa John’s brought back their Double Cheeseburger Pizza.

 

Slim Chickens introduced their Harvest Jar Desserts range.

 

The Hummingbird Bakery has new Vegan Box and Made Without Gluten Box of cupcakes.

 

Crussh Juice Bars launched their new Beetroot Falafel Hot Super Grain Salad.

 

Pret A Manger will bring back their Christmas sandwich on November 6.

 

PROMOS

Gourmet Burger Kitchen gave a free Jack-in-a-bun burger to the first 10 customers to say, “Jack on the house”.

 

Muffin Break launched a promotional campaign where they will give away a DVD of Hotel Transylvania 3.

 

The Naked Deli offered 20% off on their vegan offerings for World Vegan Day last November 1.

 

(Photo credit: Papa John's Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: Taco Bell to open first drive-thru in Scotland; LEON serves Baked Sweet Potato Fries due to potato shortage; Giraffe World Kitchen to give away complete set of A Diary of A Wimpy Kid

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Taco Bell announced that they will be launching their first drive-thru store in Scotland.

 

Pod showed a video of a man carving a pumpkin for Halloween.

 

Burger King showed a message template for the launch of the video game Red Dead Redemption 2.

 

Five Guys announced that they are opening in Rushden Lakes.


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LEON will temporarily serve their Baked Sweet Potato Fries instead of Baked Fries because of a ‘poor potato harvest’.

 

PizzaExpress announced that their Cook at Home range now includes the American Hottest pizza.

 

Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream unveils the Black Venom.

 

PROMOS

Ed’s Easy Diner celebrated the last National Football League game by giving away a glass of Pepsi Max for every main purchased.

 

Subway and the National Football League are giving away a Quarterback Run game when a customer buys a Kids’ Pak.

 

Giraffe World Kitchen launched a promo in giving away the complete book collection of A Diary of A Wimpy Kid series as well as a family getaway with hotel booking platform Best Loved.

 

(Photo credit: Subway Facebook)
 

Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's taps into #RoyalBaby fever; The Naked Deli's new takeaway salads; Giraffe World Kitchen, Bella Italia partner with Tesco to launch to-go options

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Gail’s Bakery announced that they will be opening in Southbank.

 

Domino’s has announced that they will launch a new offering.

 

Giraffe World Kitchen and Bella Italia has partnered with Tesco in having their to-go meals in the supermarkets.

 

Shakeaway revealed their limited-edition Cobweb Chloe.

 

LEON has announced that they opened in Rotterdam.

 

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Las Iguanas partnered with Cerveceria Rothhammer in launching the limited edition American Pale Ale.

 

Wagamama and a vegan chef Gaz Oakley has launched their new collab recipe, Avant Gard’n.

 

The Naked Deli unveiled their new takeaway salads.

 

PROMOS

Yo! Sushi launched a promo where kids can eat free.

 

Wok & Go offered two boxes for the price of one.

 

Benito’s Hat shared a post of a competition that can win those interested a year-worth of burritos.

 

(Photo credit: Bella Italia Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's unveils the Swiss Stack burger; Muffin Break's new Chocolate Orange Duffin; Chilango's Burrito Bond 2 campaign

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Chilango launched their Burrito Bond 2 campaign.

 

Five Guys opened a new store in Canterbury.

 

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McDonald’s brought back their Swiss Stack burger.

 

Muffin Break unveiled their new limited-edition offering.

 

Pod introduced two new Vegan Power Pots.

 

Ping Pong launched their new lunch menu.

 

Tart Clapham launched a new salad.

 

West Cornwall Pasty Company introduced two new lattes.

 

PROMOS

Harry Ramsden’s has announced that they will be celebrating their 90th anniversary with promos and vouchers.

 

Pizza Express offered a buy-1-take-1 promos on their mains.

(Photo credit: McDonald's Facebook)
 

Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's brings back their Mexican Fiesta pizza; Pizza Pilgrims celebrates new store opening with 1000 free pizzas; The Hummingbird Bakery's new halloween range

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Southern Fried Chicken will be opening a new store in Malta on October 8.

 

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Nando’s brought back their Churrasco burger to their menu.

 

The Naked Deli introduced their new Peanut Butter & Banana Bread offering.

 

Prime Burger brought back their limited-edition Carolina Grim Reaper pepper burger.

 

Domino’s has announced that their Mexican Fiesta pizza is back.

 

The Hummingbird Bakery released their Halloween range.

 

West Cornwall Pasty Company unveiled their new hot drinks range.


PROMOS

Patisserie Valerie offered two free gateau slices for every order of Afternoon Tea.

 

Pizza Pilgrims gave away 1000 free pizzas to celebrate a new store.

 

Giraffe World Kitchen partnered with Oi! Books to offer a 7-day Eurocamp getaway.

(Photo credit: The Hummingbird Bakery Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's launches limited-edition French Stack burger; Nando's brings back the Fighting Malaria burger; The Naked Deli launches a new vegan-friendly cake

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Wimpy UK has reopened their Hornchurch outlet with a new look.

 

Sticks’n’Sushi posted a photo introducing their new restaurant in Chelsea.

 

Ben’s Cookies has opened a new shop in Cambridge.

 

Burger King revealed the winner of their 20K Bite campaign.

 

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The Hummingbird Bakery unveiled the new Piñata cakes.

 

The Naked Deli has announced that their new vegan-friendly cake will be out on October 1.

 

Gourmet Burger Kitchen introduced their new limited-edition offering, Chai milkshake.

 

Nando’s has announced that their Fighting Malaria burger will be back on October 1.

 

McDonald’s has unveiled their new limited-edition French Stack burger.

 

PROMOS

 

Yo! Sushi has announced that they extended their promo of offering 45 plates for £2.90 until October 12.

 

(Photo credit: McDonald's Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: Subway introduces new Savers menu; Abokado to launch matcha-flavoured beverages; Bakery chains celebrate National Cupcake Week

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Millie’s Cookies in intu Metrocentre reveals their new look.

Tossed announced that they will be opening a new store in Gresham street.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Gourmet Burger Kitchen introduced the Ruby Murray burger.

Second Cup unveiled their new Spiced Moccaccino.

LEON launched their new coffee shake.

Yogberries announced the return of meringues as part of their Eaton Mess Special.

EAT. launched their three new flavors of hot pots.

Abokado announced that they will be launching the new matcha-flavoured hot beverages soon.

Subway unveiled their new Savers menu.

Busaba announced that they will launch their Autumn menu.

 

PROMOS

Patisserie Valerie, Lola’s Cupcakes celebrated National Cupcake Week with promos.

Benito’s Hat gave out 100 free burritos to the first 100 customers of their recently reopened outlet at Goodge Street.

Abokado will be giving a free hot beverage after buying their bamboo coffee cup.

Giraffe World Kitchen imposed a 50% discount on all of their burgers last September 18.
 

(Photo credit: Lola's Cupcakes Facebook)
 

Social Media Wrap Up: Yo! Sushi launches their new £1 menu; Pret A Manger to launch new Veggie Pret outlet; Pod's new Laksa-flavoured soup range

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Pret A Manger teased about a new Veggie Pret to be launched outside London.

Benito’s Hat announced that their outlet in Goodge Street is closed for remodelling.

Muffin Break launched their new site in Victoria Centre.

Chopstix held their Student Lock-in Murder Mystery Night that lets students win £100's worth of shopping vouchers.

Taco Bell announced the launching of their new outlet in Tower Park.

Benito’s Hat extended their Vivo El Thumbrero competition.


NEW ON THE MENU

Pod introduced their new Laksa-flavoured soups.

Las Iguanas teased about their new menu.

LEON launched their autumn menu.

Yo! Sushi launched their £1 Sushi Menu.

EAT. has announced that they will be launching new dishes soon.

Pizza Express added their new Soy Latte to their menu offerings.

The Naked Deli announced that their new large-sized grab-and-go Deli salads are available in their Gosforth, Heaton and Newcastle Airport outlets.
 

PROMOS

Wasabi Sushi & Bento gave away 4000 Home Bento servings.

Muffin celebrates their new store opening in Nottingham by giving out Golden Tickets.

 

(Photo credit: Pret A Manger Facebook)
 

Social Media Wrap Up: Grill'd holds cooking class for kids; Tortilla partners with Arizona Iced Tea for fundraising campaign; The Naked Deli teases arrival of new hot bowls range

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

 

Grill’d held a one-hour cooking class for kids on how to make burgers.

Mamasons Dirty Ice Cream announced that they will open a store in Chinatown on September 15.

Harry Ramsden welcomes a new store in M3 Motorway

Sticks’n’Sushi updated their cover photo saying that they will be launching in Kings Road.

YO! Sushi removed Green Wednesday but teased about an “exciting” announcement.

Lola’s Cupcake introduced their new store in Camden Market.

Tortilla announced that they have partnered with Arizona Iced Tea to raise funds for Action Against Hunger UK.

Patisserie Valerie announced that their cake of the month is Angelica Gateau.

Roosters Piri Piri announced that they have launched their RPP Foundation.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

The Naked Deli teased their new range of hot bowls.

PizzaExpress announced that their Vegan Giardiniera will be available in their Waitrose outlet.

The Hummingbird Bakery introduces their Apple Pie Cake.

Pod announced that their new seasonal menu has arrived.

PingPong announced that their new autumn menu is now available.


PROMOS

The Naked Deli unveiled their back-to-school offer.

 

(Photo credit: Grill'd Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King introduces the Double Quarter Pound King; Starbucks unveils Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusions; Harry Ramsden's National Dog Day photo contest

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Ben’s Cookies announced that they have launched a new store in Singapore. 

Roosters Piri Piri launched their new store in Leeds.

Taylor St. Baristas posted a lecture series event about improving customer experience to be held at September 27.

Patisserie Valerie extended the availability of the Lemon Meringue Pie for another month.

 

NEW ON THE MENU

Starbucks released their new Teavana Shaken Iced Tea Infusion range.

The Hummingbird Bakery revealed their new Rainbow Party Cake.

GAIL’s Bakery introduces their new breakfast menu.

Burger King unveils the new Double Quarter Pound King.

The Hummingbird Bakery added the Salted Caramel cupcake which was formerly a limited-edition monthly special. 

Shakeaway announced that they added new menu items.

West Cornwall Pasty Company teased about the coming of their two autumn pasties.

 

PROMOS

Harry Ramsden’s held a photo contest for National Dog Day where the winner can get a voucher.

 

(Photo credit: Starbucks Facebook)
 

Social Media Wrap Up: Muffin Break reveals new muffin and shake flavors; The Naked Deli serve gluten-free tacos; QSRs celebrate National Burger Day

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Benito’s Hat offers customers a trip to Mexico if they can find a small hat in their restaurants.

Chilango in London Bridge announced that it will be closed for renovations and will reopen on September 5th. 

NEW ON THE MENU

EAT. reveals their new Fusion Bowls.

The Naked Deli served gluten-free tacos.

Muffin Break unveils new Chocolate Brownie Fudge Brownie muffins and Muffin shake.

YogBerries released the new flavor, watermelon, available only for a limited time.

PROMOS

The Naked Deli, Gourmet Burger Kitchen and Giraffe World Kitchen created promos for National Burger Day.

Boost Juice announced that they will be giving a free booster when customers add Double Fruit on their drinks.

Shakeaway launches a contest to win two milkshake vouchers. 

(Photo credit: Gourmet Burger Kitchen Facebook)

Social Media Wrap Up: Subway holds Helping Hearts 5K run series; West Cornwall Pasty Company unveils new pasties; Wimpy's limited-edition shirts

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

Wok&Go announced that it is expanding its team at its Manchester store.

Costa Coffee announced that every purchase of a Colombian Cold Brew donates 10p to the Costa Foundation, helping to build a new school for children of a coffee growing community in Colombia.

Nanban announced that it is expanding its team at its Brixton store.

‎Subway UK & Ireland‎ held its 2018 Subway Helping Hearts 5K run series in Birmingham.

ShakeAway unveiled a brand new store in Eastbourne.

NEW ON THE MENU

West Cornwall Pasty Company announced that its new 'Steak, Mushroom & Cornish Cream' Pasty and 'Mushroom & Cornish Cream Pasty' will be coming to the menu on the 8th of September.

PROMOS

Las Iguanas announced that in addition to letting kids eat free when they bring a grown up, they will also receive one of two free Iggy books.

The Hummingbird Bakery gave its customers the chance to win £100 vouchers and a copy of The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook when they answer a 7-minute survey on Facebook.

Ping Pong offered half price dim sum and drinks for its customers for a limited time.

Giraffe World Kitchen celebrated the release of Thomas & Friends Big World by holding an online competition for its customers.

Wimpy UK gave customers the chance to win a limited edition T-Shirt and a Wimpy voucher on Facebook.

YO! Sushi gave its customers the chance to win a £50 YO! voucher on Facebook.

Patisserie Valerie held a bank holiday sale, giving customers 10% off with every purchase worth £35 or more. 

Boost Juice gave free boosts to lucky customers for a limited time. 

(Photo credit: Subway UK & Ireland)

Social Media Wrap Up: EAT.'s new summer range; The Hummingbird Bakery's new Ombré Cakes; Nando's celebrates end of A-levels

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BRAND AND STORE UPDATES

LEON held a countdown until the opening of its newest restaurant in Victoria station, London.

Subway UK & Ireland announced that customers can get one of six PAW Patrol activities with every purchase of Subway Kids’ Pak. 

ShakeAway announced that its new store in Eastbourne is opening 18th August. The first 50 customers in the queue will receive a free milkshake.

Patisserie Valerie announced the launch of its new Warrington store. 

NEW ON THE MENU

Chopstix unveiled its new chicken katsu curry.

The Hummingbird Bakery introduced its vanilla Ombré Cakes. Available in pink, blue, purple, yellow, orange and green.

Maitre Choux announced that it is launching its new menu and sweet afternoon tea.

Ole & Steen UK introduced its new Summer cake. A passionfruit and mango mousse on a caramelised hazelnut sponge base. 

EAT. unveiled its new summer range, which is 50% vegan and vegetarian.

Prime Burger introduced its new Big Cheese burger, made in partnership with the brand's new Stilton cheese supplier - Long Clawson Dairy.

PROMOS

Busaba celebrated the end of exams by giving students special gift envelopes when they book a table.

Nando's celebrated the end of exams by giving students a free ¼ chicken or Firestarter. 

Giraffe World Kitchen announced that its 2 for 1 on all courses promotion is nearing an end.

Boost Juice Bars UK offered lucky customers free Boosts in a special promotion.

The Hummingbird Bakery gave its customers the chance to win two tickets to Motown The Musical and £30 Hummingbird Bakery vouchers on Facebook. 

The Naked Deli gave its customers free coffee with any purchase of breakfast wraps for a limited time. 

Barburrito offered a special promotion for its customers. Diners can grab a regular burrito and a drink for just £7.95 for a limited time. They can also add chips for only 50p extra.

LEON offered LEON Lovers Club members 40% off on its menu after 5pm for a limited time.

Pizza Express celebrated the end of exams by giving students free dough balls for a limited time.

Patisserie Valerie gave its customers the chance to win an Afternoon Tea for Two on Facebook. 

(Photo credit: The Hummingbird Bakery Facebook page)