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Domino's US launches new car advertisement
Domino's US launches new car advertisement
According to a story by Advertising Age, the restaurant chain is showcasing its specialty "delivery expert" DXP car, which rolled out in October, in...
McDonald's set to open first alcohol-selling outlet in Korea
According to a story by the Korea Herald, McDonald’s Korea said that it will open its first Asian outlet serving beer later this month in Pangyo...
UK brand Pret A Manger trials Beef Broth for a limited time
The brand announced that its new limited edition Bone Broth, made from bone and meat from grass-fed cattle, is being trialled in 28 shops in London...
McDonald's UK to roll out table service
According to a story by the Telegraph, McDonald's will fast track the rollout of its table service across its UK stores and expand its trial of...
McDonald's unveils new concept store in Hong Kong
McDonald’s Admiralty Centre in Hong Kong re-opened as the fast food giant's first Next Concept Restaurant in the world.
Ex-Costco executive to open the first USDA certified organic QSR
According to a story by the Business Insider, Erica Welton, a former Costco executive, is launching the first fast-food chain that has been certified...
McDonald's Japan comes out with 48-piece McNugget meal
According to a story by Fox News, McDonald’s Japan launched a 48-piece bucket of Chicken McNuggets that featured idols from the J-Pop (aka Japanese...
Chipotle US releases statement in response to E.Coli investigation
The Mexican food chain issued the following statement.
Starbucks revenues for FY15 soar 17%
Starbucks reported its financial results for its 13-week fiscal fourth quarter and 52-week fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.
The Coffee Club NZ launches new Christmas takeaway cups and napkins
In partnership with KidsCan, the coffee shop brand have unveiled four new Christmas takeaway designs by school children that won a nationwide...
Panera US trials gluten-free bread
According to a story published by Yahoo Food, the bakery chain is testing out the Rosemary Focaccia Roll in 15 stores with plans to roll out the...
Global comp sales of McDonald's rise 4% in third quarter
The fast food chain saw an increase in global comparable sales in its network, including the first rise in US comparable sales in two years, according...
Subway US will now measure its footlongs
Following a lawsuit accusing the chain of serving sandwiches smaller than advertised, Subway agreed to measure its 6-inch and 12-inch subs.
Subway US pledges to serve only antibiotic-free meat
The brand announced the start of its transition to serving only protein from animals that have never received antibiotics across all of its U.S...
Yum! Brands China restructuring a 'natural progression' for business, says Euromonitor
Euromonitor called the decision of Yum Brands splitting its China business into a separate company a "remarkable move".
Survey finds some McDonald's franchisees struggling with all-day breakfast
An international survey found that McDonald's franchisees are complaining that the new all-day breakfast is slowing down service, according to a story...
Carlick Contract Furniture launches the world’s first wooden, self-stabilising table with FLAT Inside
UK-based FLAT Technologies Ltd and Carlick Contract Furniture Ltd announced the launch of the ‘Wellington’.
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