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Bakers + Baristas opens flagship site in Brent Cross
Bakers + Baristas opens flagship site in Brent Cross
This is the brand’s 64th overall location.
Just Eat enlists Katy Perry for new global campaign
The TVC was created by McCann London.
Chopstix to enter Haven parks in new deal
The agreement marks the first foray into holiday parks for the QSR brand.
Deal-based spending grows in Q1 as Aussies seek budget-friendly meals
Combos and upsized meals were popular and contributed the most to growth in the quarter.
Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report
This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.
Max’s Group Q1 earnings dip 88% amidst lockdown restrictions
The company expanded its reach and market by exploring other channels, such as cloud kitchens, retail outlets, and e-commerce platforms.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s Russian biz offloaded to licensee; Domino’s develops “mind-ordering” app; Uber Eats explores voice ordering
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
The Coffee Club donates $20,000 to non-profit for children
The coffee brand sold $2 tokens across stores and facilitated direct donations from customers to support the fundraising.
Store expansion slowed in past three months: report
Of those tracked by GapMaps, Soul Origin, KFC and Schnitz lead openings
Huxtaburger to open in Melbourne’s Bourke Street
The brand confirmed growth within Melbourne and teased “taking the Huxtaburger brand experience to new states and [t]erritories.”
Guzman y Gomez opens 53rd QLD restaurant
The Mexican chain was recently valued at $1.2 billion.
Subway supply chain partner urges businesses to focus on risk management strategies, ability to be flexible
IPC Asia Pacific plans to continue securing shorter supply chain routes from existing and alternate suppliers.
Pizza Hut giving over $1.2m in prizes in new competition
This includes a $10,000 cash prize.
Greggs sales lagging in city centre locations as more Brits shift to WFH
The bakery chain reported a 27% rise in UK sales.
McDonald’s earmarks £250m for restaurant redesigns
The upgrade programme includes redesigning McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas to further factor in digital sales channels and the company’s app.
Chopstix to ramp up franchising with new director appointment
It currently operates more than 75 restaurants across the UK, 22 of which are franchised.
Independent burger chain Fat Hippo opening first London site
This will be Fat Hippo’s fourteenth UK location.
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