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Global News Wrap Up: KFC's Escape Pod; McDonald's Korea novelty building; Coffee retailers supermarket ambitions

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

Government expected to implement tax on takeaway boxes

It is an attempt to tackle the problem of plastic waste.

10 marketing lessons from how millennials are changing the way we eat

From the rise of alcohol-free, to the growing importance of experience, new research reveals the restaurant brands attracting millennials.

Casual Dining Group goes through a shakeup

It has announced a number of developmental changes within its senior leadership team.

Sainsbury trials pizza pre-ordering service in three sites

Customers can order a personalised takeaway pizza by telephone and pick it up in-store 30 minutes later.

LEON launches new festive menu in stores

The offerings are a mix of classics with some new Christmas options.

Deliveroo raises almost $500m in new funding

Deliveroo is now valued at over $2 billion dollars.

Deliveroo, Dubai Airports launch the region's first airport food delivery

DeliverooDXB enables passengers to order food straight to their boarding gates.

McDonald's unveils new festive range

The new McDonald’s Festive Range is available unti 27th December 2017.

Nando's partners with Waterscan for water procurement work

Waterscan will conduct margin analysis to assist in the bid evalution.

Burger King UK set for rapid expansion following Bridgepoint investment

It will simultaneously acquire Caspian UK Group, one of the UK’s Burger King franchisees with 74 restaurants.

Taco Bell to launch new Bucharest site

The restaurant will be opened on November 30.

New York stock listing for Pret A Manger faces delay

A spokesman for Bridgepoint however insisted that work on a float is still underway.

Esquires Coffee opens 33rd store

It will be located in the Yate Shopping Centre Retail Park.