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Billionaire Issa brothers' EG Group acquires 52 KFC sites
Billionaire Issa brothers' EG Group acquires 52 KFC sites
																					
							The sites employ more than 1,600 people.
						
					
					
				Franco Manca secures site in London’s Blackheath Village
																					
							It currently has 55 restaurants situated across the UK.
						
					
					
				Just Eat, MasterChef host Gregg Wallace team up for healthy eating pilot
																					
							Insights from the scheme will be used to create a programme to offer support for independents.
						
					
					
				Nathan's Famous teams up with Tommy's Diner to expand in France
																					
							Last year, over 700 million Nathan's Famous hot dogs were sold.
						
					
					
				Popeyes to open first UK outlet in London’s Westfield Stratford
																					
							New sites will be announced "imminently", the chain said.
						
					
					
				‘Serious lack of competence’: Patisserie Valerie auditors fined £2.3m
																					
							The FRC said Grant Thornton had "missed red flags" and failed to "question information provided by management". 
						
					
					
				Pret A Manger planning to open 200 shops as sales bounce back
																					
							The chain’s parent firm and co-founder are spending £100 million on the expansion plan.
						
					
					
				Papa John’s promotes new Fresh Soul range with music-inspired campaign
																					
							The new global campaign will first run across the UK and EMENA.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. drive-thrus slow down; McDonald’s Happy Meals going green; RBI targets net-zero emissions
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Express’ Pollo Pancetta pizza; Pret’s Chicken & Chilli Burrito; Taco Bell heads to Cardiff
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Prezzo, Itsu announce pay rises amidst recruitment crisis
																					
							The sector is refining their approaches to staff retention.
						
					
					
				Dunkin' Donuts to open two new Nottinghamshire stores
																					
							One of the new branches will be in the Nottingham city centre.
						
					
					
				Megan’s expecting to have 22 sites by end-2022
																					
							The chain appointed two new directors to support their future growth plans.
						
					
					
				Yo! Sushi considering October IPO: report
																					
							The Snowfox Group will present detailed financial information to City analysts.
						
					
					
				Deliveroo to offer free service to Amazon Prime members in UK and Ireland
																					
							New and existing Amazon Prime members will be eligible for a free one-year Plus membership.
						
					
					
				Gail’s owner Bread Holdings acquired by Bain Capital in £200m deal
																					
							RCP chairperson Luke Johnson will retain a shareholding, understood to be around 15%.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: Taco Bell, Pret A Manger try subscription models in U.S.; McDonald’s new merch; More details on Chick-fil-A’s virtual brands
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.