Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's seeking 260,000 workers; Burger King adds Impossible Foods' sausage; DoorDash scores US$16bn valuation

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

McDonald’s expects to hire 260,000 workers in the United States as it reopens dining rooms. In an announcement, the company said it has implemented nearly 50 new safety procedures to protect employees and customers. Read more here.

Burger King is now the first national chain in the U.S. to add Impossible Foods’ sausage to a breakfast sandwich. As reported by USA Today, the Impossible Croissan’wich will be available for a limited time at participating locations. Read more here.

DoorDash has raised an additional US$400 million in equity financing led by Durable Capital Partners and Fidelity, pushing its valuation to US$16 billion. As reported by CNBC, its U.S. sales have surged, placing it well above rivals Grubhub and Uber Eats. Read more here.

Taco Bell is working to “clarify” its mask policy after an employee in the U.S. was told he could not wear a Black Lives Matter-themed face covering. As reported by Nation’s Restaurant News, the chain said it has been working closely with their franchisee that operates their Ohio location to address the issue. Read more here.

Chipotle has added chatbot ordering in the United States in a continued bid to enhance and optimize their digital capabilities. As reported by Restaurant Business, customers can access the Pepper chatbot on Chipotle’s Facebook page. Read more here.