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Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. fast food wages climbs amid labor challenges; Sweetgreen buys robot-powered restaurant company; TGI Fridays parent’ US$10m bet on virtual brands
Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. fast food wages climbs amid labor challenges; Sweetgreen buys robot-powered restaurant company; TGI Fridays parent’ US$10m bet on virtual brands
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Greggs’ pumpkin spice latte returns; Papa John’s Bank Holiday deal; Mamasons’ new merch
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Libertine rolls out custom-made food truck
																					
							The truck was inspired by the film ‘Chef’.
						
					
					
				Tim Hortons secures trio of drive-thru locations
																					
							The chain has been open in wanting more sites with the channel.
						
					
					
				Marugame Udon to open sophomore UK site at London’s The O2
																					
							The 4,500 sq ft restaurant spans over two floors will feature 150 covers.
						
					
					
				Millie’s Cookies opens online factory at Prestwick Airport
																					
							A new click and collect service was also launched.
						
					
					
				The Avocado Show set to open new London restaurant in September
																					
							The concept was founded in 2017 by Ron Simpson and Julien Zaal.
						
					
					
				Inflation “steady” as food and drink supply disruptions hit reopening: analysts
																					
							CGA and Prestige’s Foodservice Price Index predicts more price increases in the months ahead.
						
					
					
				Taco Bell opens restaurant in Kirkby
																					
							This is the chain’s 67th UK store.
						
					
					
				Franco Manca owner mulls expansion as sales rebound
																					
							It wants to open 10 new restaurants in this financial year in the UK.
						
					
					
				Two-day Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo happening this November
																					
							Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo makes its much-anticipated return to London's ExCeL on 9th & 10th November, forming THE ultimate event to help you boost your profits, build your brand and grow your business.
						
					
					
				Plant-based eatery Kojo to launch second site in Liverpool
																					
							The concept is launched by Nobu London Portman Square executive chef Michael Paul and nutritional therapist Alina Gromova-Jones.
						
					
					
				Weekly Global News Wrap: Inspire Brands plans move into more non-traditional locations; McDonald’s closer to 100% sustainable fiber packaging; Chipotle testing meat-free chorizo
																					
							Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
						
					
					
				Social Media Wrap Up: Pret A Manger’s bake-at-home croissants now available at Morrisons; TGI Fridays’ new burger range; Nando’s giving away tickets to Reading Festival
																					
							Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
						
					
					
				Upstart café chain Saint Espresso to open second Islington location
																					
							This is the chain’s sixth overall site.
						
					
					
				Pret A Manger draws up plans to open 100 new franchised shops
																					
							It also slated to open about 100 company-owned shops in the next three years.
						
					
					
				Papa John's to open 50 UK locations in next four years
																					
							More than 170 locations across Latin America, Spain and Portugal are also planned.