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MOD Pizza appoints Josh Guenser as chief financial officer
MOD Pizza appoints Josh Guenser as chief financial officer
He joins the chain after spending more than a decade at Starbucks.
#FeedNHS campaign reaches £1m target
The fundraising aimed to supply around 6,000 meals a day at a 50% discount to NHS staff working in London hospitals.
Carluccio's administrators get bids after chain's collapse
Majority of its staff have been furloughed.
Winners of the inaugural QSR Media UK Centegra Awards announced
Nine exemplary chains were recognised.
HOP Vietnamese furloughs staff
The chain initially paid its team in full despite shops being closed.
All-Party Parliamentary Group launch inquiry to assist recovery of businesses
The inquiry will aim to publish its findings by mid-May.
Domino's simplifies menu in bid to maintain safe working distances
It is now offering just seven pizzas.
Honest Burgers partners with Turner & George for limited-edition ‘at-home' kits
Kits come with a reusable tote bag filled with ingredients to make four burgers.
Hospitality businesses “among the last” to reopen post-lockdown: cabinet official
Pubs, bars, cafés and restaurants across the UK closed on 20 March.
US$575m Deliveroo investment by Amazon provisionally cleared by competition watchdog
The CMA also revoked an order to keep Just Eat and Takeaway.com separate.
200 Degrees Coffee donates materials for hospital workers
The chain also delivered 50 cafetieres to the Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
EXCLUSIVE: Pre-shutdown dining trends show surge in breakfast visits
The NPD Group said this accounted for about half of total QSR growth.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's at odds with US franchisees over financial relief; Starbucks CEO details reopening strategy; Shake Shack cuts 1,000 workers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King to give 1,000 meals to NHS weekly; LEON's new meat selection; Frankie & Benny's Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
EXCLUSIVE: Antonio Carluccio Foundation CEO said extending grants was “right thing to do” amidst COVID-19 pandemic
This is despite the fact that it would shorten the life of the foundation.
Pret A Manger launches sandwich recipe competition
The winning sandwich will be used as a ‘Chef’s Special’ in their stores for a limited time.
The Lebanese Bakery partners with Deliveroo to open two delivery-only sites
The concept opened its first London site in May 2019.