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Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald’s to reopen Ukraine stores; KFC’s special edition bucket; Yum China listing in HK; Starbucks wants temporary halt in union votes
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald’s to reopen Ukraine stores; KFC’s special edition bucket; Yum China listing in HK; Starbucks wants temporary halt in union votes
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Nearly 1,000 sites in hospitality shuttered in Q2 22: report
But the sector must brace for closures due to inflation.
Hospitality businesses to raise menu prices by 6% in the next 12 months
Two in three industry leaders experienced hikes in energy costs.
Wagamama taps Morrama for new crystallised version of PET
The new packaging will be launched in October 2022.
Burger & Sauce joins ‘cook off’ in Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year 2022 final
They presented their food to a panel of judges on 1 August.
Papa John’s opens 15 new jobs in latest store in Bradford
Mr. Hussain will lead in the new store operations.
Taco Bell to open 100th resto in Spalding Lincolnshire
The fast food chain has sold over 8,326,915 tacos since opening its first resto.
Overall like-for-like sales of managed groups flat in July compared to June
July sales were boosted by the Euros tournament and heat wave.
Island Poké now at Wimbledon
It is the brand’s 19th store in the UK.
German street food Doner Shack to open first shop in London
Its flagship site in London is the first of four new openings in the capital.
New Papa John’s store opens in Bexhill-on-Sea
The store will hire more than 15 local teams.
Travellers to meet Soho Coffee’s younger brother, Soho Piccolo
It will be based in the heart of Northampton Train Station.
Burger & Sauce posts unprecedented interest in new franchise opportunities
Its first resto in Birmingham turned over £1.5m in its first year.
Chopstix expands in London with 3 new restos this summer
These new sites will open in September.
Costa Coffee opens 300th drive-thru store in Washington
It is located at The Peel Centre in Washington.
Slim Chickens to open in Tesco Extra
It is the 27th Slim Chickens restaurant.
SSP secures franchise deal with Greggs
It will increase their UK portfolio.
