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Krispy Kreme introduces new Original Glazed Bites
Krispy Kreme introduces new Original Glazed Bites
The bites are available nationwide until April 8th.
Pizza Hut unveils new cheesy bites roulette pizza
The pizza will see seven of the iconic 28 bites laced with Naga Chilli, available for a limited time.
Wing Wing to launch second Hammersmith site on March 13
The Chimaek chicken joint secured a second 5,000 square foot location situated stone’s throw away from Hammersmith train station.
Belgian CEO leaves Le Pain Quotidien
After seventeen years, Vincent Herbert has decided to step down as CEO at Le Pain Quotidien.
Pret might introduce deposit scheme for plastic bottles
Pret would like to trial its own return initiative in Brighton shops in April.
KFC apologises for FCK-ing up
The Colonel said sorry for the ongoing "KFC crisis" with an advert in the Sun newspaper.
Social Media Wrap Up: wagamama to raise funds for Mind; Muffin Break unveils Bacon & Egg Bagel; Burger King offers Chicken Nuggets for 99p
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Greggs sales rose 7.4% to £960m in 2017
It also reported its company-managed shop like-for-like sales to increase 3.7% in 2017.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC UK says FCK in a newspaper ad; Dunkin' Donuts ramps up expansion in the US; Subway might upgrade its rewards programme
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
The QSR bucking the trend with plans for structural and store growth
The healthy food chain sees opportunities in the market as other competitors downsize their estates.
Chart of the Week: NPD Group reveals the most popular deals in out-of-home promotions
Visits involving meal deals fare better with 39.6% than kids meal deal with an 11.8% market share.
ALMR commends the Government's revised position on EU migrants
Government will now allow EU citizens who arrive in Britain during the post-Brexit transition period to stay permanently.
Tim Hortons launches third Cardiff restaurant
It opened its new restaurant in Albany Road, Cardiff on the 22nd of February.
Taco Bell overtakes Burger King as the fourth largest US chain
McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway Restaurants held on to the top three spots.
KFC and Pizza Hut criticised over animal welfare standards
McDonald's outperformed them in the treatment of livestock used in food production, according to World Animal Protection.
Vapiano to double London presence with three new openings
Its first site will be at Centre Point, with the second and third sites in Canary Wharf and Tower Bridge.
La Pastaia opens second site in Fitzrovia
CDG Leisure secured a 3,100 square feet unit at 144 Great Portland Street for the restaurant.