UK
KFC launches Princess Diana-inspired jumper
KFC launches Princess Diana-inspired jumper
The sustainably-sourced item celebrates the release of the new film ‘Spencer’.
Yo! Sushi owner halts £750m stock market float: report
Snowfox Group is said to have retreated in the face of market volatility.
Mollie's Motel & Diner to open 100 sites over next decade
Ten locations have already been earmarked as part of the immediate expansion plan.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino’s festive pizza; Tim Hortons’ Signature Burger; Papa John’s latest gaming bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Popeyes to feature first vegan product as part of UK debut
All chicken served, meanwhile, will be fully-sourced from the UK.
Taco Bell set to open 75th UK restaurant in Thorne
The chain will give free churros with dulce de leche for the first 100 drive-thru customers.
Hero Brands promotes Jon Cullen to chief development and recruitment officer
Cullen is promoted to the role from his current position at German Doner Kebab where he is currently the group’s franchise recruitment and development director.
Wasabi founder Dong Hyun Kim to step away from executive role
Over the last year, he brought South Korean fried chicken brand Pelicana and Japanese udon concept Kineya.
Greggs sues Swiss insurance company Zurich for £100m over COVID-related payout
The bakery giant claims that Zurich improperly capped the insurance payout at £2.5 million.
PizzaLuxe to open venues at Peterborough and Cambridge motorway services
The new openings follow a £1.5 million investment from Edition Capital last year.
The Restaurant Group names Ken Hanna as new chairman
Hanna will take up the role from January 1.
Papa John’s introduces cashless tipping for staff amidst recruitment drive
This follows a trial over the past year in 20 of our stores across the UK
Nearly one in five Brits to eat veggie, vegan this Christmas: Deliveroo survey
The food delivery firm reported 105% growth in vegan orders year-on-year.
Social Media Wrap Up: Greggs reveals Festive Bake release date; PizzaExpress spotlights artists in new series; Pret’s Stills get new look
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
A&W reaches deal to pilot Pret A Manger products in Canada
If the pilot is successful, A&W will be granted the exclusive rights to expand the Pret brand across the country.
South Korean fried chicken chain Pelicana inks deal for second UK location
The restaurant will have a floor dedicated to takeaway transactions.
Shoryu Ramen restarts franchising plans
It is seeking franchisees interested in single or multi-unit operations immediately.