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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 8,000 US sites to conduct racial bias training; Chipotle eyes breakfast to drive sales; Retail Food Group to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 8,000 US sites to conduct racial bias training; Chipotle eyes breakfast to drive sales; Retail Food Group to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
EXCLUSIVE: LEON revamps menu with vegan and vegetarian offerings
LEON has recently launched its spring menu, focusing on the development of its vegan offering. It has introduced the new Vegan Meatless Meatballs and The LEON Plant Burger. To round things off, LEON is partnering with Greenwich-based vegan baker Ruby’s of London to relaunch its cake counter.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Earth Day Cups; LEON to shift to paper straws; Feng Sushi launches new menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pret responds to Advertising Standards Authority's decision
Pret said it has taken the views of the ASA and has made the requested changes.
Welcome Break CEO steps down to take new role at restaurant group
Rod McKie will take up a new position as worldwide chief executive officer of restaurant group Sticks ’n’ Sushi in July.
Family style restaurant Fayre Share to open in Victoria Park Village
It will open its doors on the 14th of May.
Canadian restaurant Paramount Lebanese Kitchen debuts in the UK
It opened three new restaurants in London.
Abokado shakes up menu with new sushi offerings
It has launched a new sushi range as part of its spring menu unveiling on April 23rd.
YO! acquires sushi brand Taiko
The brand plans to create a global multi-format and multi brand sushi business.
Cocotte Rotisserie announces Hoxton Square opening
Opened on April 23, the new site offers home-made meals available to eat in or takeaway.
Walmart hires McDonald's Corporation's CEO to board
It has appointed Steve Easterbrook to its board in a bid to bring on an adviser with an experience abroad.
The Parlour in Canary Wharf offers take-away coffees for £1
The discounted price will be available to guests who will bring their own cups.
Deliveroo launches restaurant reward scheme
The new package of support is designed to help restaurants cut costs and focus on expansion and new menu items.
Papa John's opens in Elm Park, London
The new store is run by business partners and franchisees Parry Singh and Tony Kalsi.
CHIK'N reopened with new fit-out and menu
The new menu features new sandwiches, loaded fries, sides, and craft beer on tap.
We Love Food to introduce a blend of operators at Old Spitafields Market in July
The community has announced the commencement of London’s first ever We Love Food Festival series.
Online ordering OrderYOYO raises £4.7m to expand across Europe
This Series A financing takes OrderYOYO’s total funding to £8.5m.