Weekly Global News Wrap: Top chains unveil COVID-19 policies; Taco Bell enters US breakfast wars; Grubhub suspends commission fees

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

McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Chipotle are some of the top chains in the US detailing their policies in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the report from Food & Wine here.

Restaurant Business has detailed a list of resources for operators can do in light of the ongoing pandemic. Read it here.

Taco Bell has entered the US’ growing breakfast market with a new line of burritos, CNN reports. The chain has been serving breakfast-specific items since 2014. Read more here.

Grubhub in the US is temporarily suspending commission fees for impacted independent restaurants of up to US$100 million. As CNBC reports, the move to suspend commission fees was made in collaboration with mayors of Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Portland, Oregon and New York. Read more here.

Subway announced that it has named former Carrabba’s Italian Grill President Mike Kappitt to be the company’s new chief operating and insights officer. As reported by Restaurant Business, the newly-created role will see Kappitt oversee digital, including third-party delivery and catering. Read more here.