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EXCLUSIVE: The value of a great social experience in fast food, according to Taco Bell
Taco Bell’s general manager for Europe Jorge Torres also shares his perspective on getting the right franchisees.
Sainsbury's extends tie-up with Patisserie Valerie to 70 stores
More bakery counters in Sainsbury’s supermarkets will be offering the brand’s luxury patisserie and cakes by the end of September.
Dunkin' Brands Group appoints David Hoffmann as chief executive officer
He succeeded Nigel Travis, who is now the Executive Chairman of their Board of Directors.
Starbucks announces roll out of 5p paper cup charge to all Britain stores
The sustainability initiative will be tested starting July 26.
Pret A Manger commemorates 10-year anniversary of Rising Star initiative
The programme has reportedly given jobs to over 400 people.
Crussh opens two new sites after expanding partnership with Everyone Active Leisure Centre Group
One was their first store opening outside central London.
Overfunding: Daisy Green surpasses crowdfund target, looks to accelerate growth
The Australian hospitality group currently has nine sites across Central London.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's founder steps down as board chairman after using racial slur; iHOP set for Peruvian expansion; McDonald's pulls salads from 3,000 restaurants due to cyclospora outbreak
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Benito's Hat's celebrates 10th year by giving away a free trip to Mexico; EAT. trials canned coffee; Harry Ramsden's to give away home entertainment system
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Cardiff named as 'unhealthiest city' in terms of fast food outlets, report says
Oxford, meanwhile, is the pizza capital of the UK with 8 pizza restaurants for every 100,000 people.
Domino's Pizza, Pret A Manger among signatories in open letter against 'costly, bureaucratic' Brexit
The letter was in response to Prime Minister Theresa May's customs proposal.
EAT. founders to step down after closure of some sites
Niall and Fatih MacArthur launched the sandwich brand in 1996.
easyCoffee receives £10m investment from Stellar Asset Management
The new joint venture will allow the value coffee chain to roll out 800 vending machines nationally in 2019.
Shake Shack looks to find more sites in the UK
The burger brand recently opened its Mansion House site in Cannon Street.
Bluebird Café partners with PetsPyjamas to launch afternoon tea with dogs
The new afternoon tea will run for six weeks and will be in support of Wild at Heart Foundation.
Pret A Manger launches new apprenticeship programme
The programme gives candidates the chance to complete an undergraduate degree for the first time.