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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Domino's USA to launch new pizza theater concept stores; Starbucks USA to provide employees subsidized backup childcare; McDonald's franchisees to ramp up weakening sales
12 Oct 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
TabSquare raises SG$10 million to fuel Asia-Pacific growth
11 Oct 18
Their funds will be used to strengthen the three critical elements of the platform: consumers, restaurants and food and beverage brands.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell USA unveils their new Diablo tortilla chips; why Burger King Brazil launched the Blank Whopper; Chick-fil-A to open first catering and delivery concept store
5 Oct 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why Dunkin' is dropping “Donuts” from its name; McDonald's USA halts use of artificial preservatives on burgers; Starbucks donates US$20 million to coffee farmers in Central America
28 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Get to know Vijay Sethu, chairman of 4FINGERS
28 Sep 18
The Singapore-based fast food chain is eyeing to create a F&B portfolio with "global scalability".
ICHIBUNS brands their buns with readable QR code
25 Sep 18
See how the Japanese chain aims to “make the wallet industry more exciting and dynamic”.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's rewards fake ad pranksters; how Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme plan to celebrate National Coffee Day; Shake Shack's innovation kitchen
21 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Bourke Street Bakery to make US debut in New York City
17 Sep 18
This will be the bakery chain’s first international location.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks eyes 10,000 stores fueled by renewable energy; White Castle unveils the Impossible Slider burger; US foodservice spending went 2% up, NPD says
14 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks opens first site in Italy; McDonald's trials int'l menu items; Domino's Russia cuts short tattoo promo
7 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin Donuts' mobile ordering now available through Amazon Alexa; Smoothie King celebrates 1000th opening; Domino's extends paving grants to all 50 U.S. states
31 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Retail Food Group partners with Franchise Arabia for further expansion in India and MENA region
30 Aug 18
The group is looking to launch other brands such as Donut King, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar and Michel’s Patisserie.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's new accelerator program; McDonald's global initiative against youth unemployment; why most fast food chains' logos are yellow
24 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new plant-based Cold Brew; Taco Bell tests Reaper Ranch fries; Tim Hortons finally replaces leaky coffee cup lids
19 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's brings back the McGold Card; pizza start-up Zume eyes USD$750 million deal with SoftBank; Papa John's Q2 sales fall
12 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Gloria Jean's Coffees set to debut in the Palestinian territories
10 Aug 18
The move follows a string of master franchise agreements in other continents.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's BigMac turns 50; South Africa's booming fast food delivery sector; Jamba Juice announces merger with Focus Brands Inc.
5 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Starbucks confirms partnership with Alibaba Group, set to leverage Ele.me delivery platform by September
2 Aug 18
The global coffee chain will also collaborate with Alibaba's Hema supermarkets to establish “Starbucks Delivery Kitchens”....
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: John Schnatter sues Papa John's; Chick-fil-A set for Canadian expansion; McDonald's new ‘Aussie' burger
30 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Jollibee says UK a ‘key market' for its global growth
30 Jul 18
The Philippines’ largest fast food chain believes its products have a universal appeal.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Spanish on-demand delivery startup Glovo bags EUR 115 million in funding; inside Beyond Meat's new lab; more allegations against Papa John's founder surface
23 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's founder steps down as board chairman after using racial slur; iHOP set for Peruvian expansion; McDonald's pulls salads from 3,000 restaurants due to cyclospora outbreak
13 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A still America's favorite fast food chain; Bill Gates-backed Impossible Burger now served in Air New Zealand; KFC South Africa pokes fun at Neymar with new ad
6 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Burger King gives away free burgers to women in Saudi Arabia; the most fattening fast foods in South Africa; fast casual chain Wao Bao goes cashless
2 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
For Taco Bell, flexibility is key in growing internationally
1 Jul 18
In an exclusive interview with QSR Media, international president Liz Williams explains the principles behind their expansion plan.
Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. startup unveils automated burger robot, Starbucks to close 150 stores next year, the Hardee's-Carl's Jr. branding split
22 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
KFC to reduce 20% of calories per serving by 2025
1 Jun 18
The global chicken brand will also test a new vegetarian option this year.
Pret A Manger to be owned by global investment firm JAB
31 May 18
The purchased sandwich and coffee brand currently operates 530 stores worldwide.
Pizza Hut UK discusses driving customer experience through technology
11 May 18
Following the recent rollout of Qkr!
Retail Food Group signs agreement to expand Gloria Jean's in Germany
23 Apr 18
It has declared Germany a significant market in Western Europe for its Gloria Jean’s Coffees brand.
Here's why food delivery apps in SEA aren't worried about the rise of GrabFood
6 Apr 18
As GrabFood rolls out its plans for massive expansion, some of its competitors tell QSR Media that they aren’t waiting on the sidelines....
Grab to expand GrabFood in Southeast Asia following acquisition of Uber
27 Mar 18
It will integrate Uber’s food delivery business in the region into Grab’s existing fintech platform.
Oporto to enter Singapore in April 2018
9 Mar 18
It plans to roll out 10 restaurants in the next five years.
In-N-Out opens pop-up site in Melbourne
6 Mar 18
The pop-up has launched at Lover, 60 Chapel Street in Windsor, from 11am until 3pm on March 5.
UK police warns customers to stop calling over KFC closures
21 Feb 18
UK police has urged customers to stop calling over branch closures.
KFC trials new fries in ten locations across UK
20 Nov 17
The fries are on sale since the 10th of November until the end of December.
Pizza Capers taps into the unfilled niche in the Indian pizza market
13 Nov 17
It has recently announced plans to launch within the Indian market via local firm Krsna Foods (India) Pvt Limited.
Yum China, KFC integrate Smile to Pay facial recognition system
6 Sep 17
It is the first commercial application of the facial recognition payment technology globally.
Melbourne restaurant's pork souvlaki wins over NY Times food critic
12 Jun 17
According to news.com.au, The Times food critic Sam Sifton had the 'life-changing' experience at the Kalimera Souvlaki Art.
Retail Food Group announces expansion within the Asia Pacific
19 May 17
The company is planning an expansion in the Pacific Islands.

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