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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks sees growth in digital; Wendy's unveils new concept in London; Taco Bell to roll out chips in groceries
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks sees growth in digital; Wendy's unveils new concept in London; Taco Bell to roll out chips in groceries
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's introduces Spring Cups; Taco Bell unveils Chicken Nacho Quesadilla; Pizza Hut hints new menu addition
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Soft drinks sales in food-to-go rose 7.4% in 2017
Britvic said almost three-quarters (72%) of occasions include a soft drink, a 1.8% increase from 2016.
Britain's retailers are facing perfect storm: McDonald's UK CEO
The fast food chain's boss said it is vital that UK firms continue to innovate and "disrupt" their own markets to survive.
Cocina to arrive in Milton Keynes this March
The a new casual dining restaurant will create approximately 15 new jobs in Milton Keynes.
Britain's casual dining sector hit by restructuring wave: KPMG
It will suffer closures in the coming months, with a quarter of restaurants experiencing severe financial stress.
Wagamama launches new payment app with Mastercard
The Wagamamago app is available to download now for both iOS and Adriod.
Deliveroo to appeal against ruling to discontinue its dark kitchen
It has also been ordered to remove the “external extraction, ventilation and refrigeration plant, machinery and ductwork”.
Creditors approve company voluntary arrangement for Prezzo
Prezzo has announced its creditors have overwhelmingly supported the Company Voluntary Arrangement.
Levels of ‘Significant' financial distress up 8% across UK restaurants
Begbies Traynor revealed it was caused by the subdued consumer spending and fierce promotional activity.
Carluccio's mulls sale of business
The brand is seeking a buyer after it denied a restructure earlier in March.
Profits at top 100 UK restaurant groups crashed 64% to £125m
The pre-tax profits fell to £125m from £345m in the past year, according to UHY Hacker Young Group.
PizzaExpress releases new app with technology platform Flyt
Customers are now able to pay and go in under a minute by using the app at 470 sites.
Prezzo restaurant group to shutter 94 outlets
Its creditors have backed a restructuring plan that will see it close about a third of the chain.
Burger overtakes le jambon-beurre as France's favourite snack
Food consultancy Gira Conseil revealed that the French have eaten nearly 1.5 billion burgers last year.
M&S hires Steinhoff UK's CEO as new food managing director
Steinhoff UK’s group chief executive Stuart Machin will join M&S in late April.
Esquires Coffee to open 36th store in Manchester
It will be opening its doors on March 28th for a 2-day soft opening, before officially opening on April 3rd.
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