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Britvic unveils new trade website to maximise soft drink sales
Britvic unveils new trade website to maximise soft drink sales
The new online platform aims to help operators prepare for the arrival of the soft drinks levy.
Bite UK launches snack range for YO! Sushi
The range will launch in more than 70 YO! Sushi restaurants from February 2018 at their takeaway convenience till-points.
Turkish Burger King operator pulls US IPO amidst market volatility
TFI Tab Food Investments postponed its planned $220 million initial public offering in New York on February 6.
Esquires Coffee secures Putney site for new shop and headquarters
The company intends to launch its new cafe bistro model on site.
Abokado gears up for growth with new appointments
The chain appoints a new operations director and operations manager and promises further senior hires in 2018.
Chop and Wok lands in Erdington
The brand has announced that a new restaurant in Erdington will be open in spring 2018.
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches arrives in the UK
The restaurant has secured a 750 square feet unit in the St Giles Plaza to kick start its national expansion this February.
Nando's confirmed for Didcot as part of Orchard Centre expansion
The new 2,604 square feet restaurant will be located next to the existing Next store.
hungryhouse collaborates with Just Eat
Hungryhouse has announced that the company will be operating as usual whilst working with Just Eat.
Square Pie falls into administration
It has announced the closure of all of its sites, with around 50 jobs axed.
US-based Slim Chickens is coming to the UK
The chain has partnered with Harry Ramsden’s owners Boparan Holdings to launch their first UK restaurant in the Spring.
EXCLUSIVE: The next battleground for operators wanting to stay ahead of the pack
Following on from last week’s research in to UK consumers becoming creatures of habit, QSR Media spoke with Cyril Lavenant from the NPD Group about what chains can do to break consumers' habits to the benefit of their brands.
Global News Wrap Up: Panera offers 'clean consultant' services; Starbucks rolls out its own Visa Card; Wendy's calls out McDonald's for using frozen beef
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Taco Bell offers ultimate taco date; Costa introduces Chipotle Toastie; Feng Sushi now straw-free
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tossed backs mobile technology start-up Thyngs in crowdfunding
The founder of Tossed, Vincent McKevitt, invests in the cashless mobile proximity payment start-up.
Starbucks to roll out first outlet in Italy
The coffee giant plans to hire 150 people for its first Italian store.
TGI Fridays faces financial difficulties
The American-themed chain, which has two outlets in Cardiff, one in Newport, is reportedly looking for a buyer.