Domino's delivers pizza by canoe; Starbucks serve customers the slowest, according to research; McDonald's sidelines mascot

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

• Domino's is testing out a novel way to deliver its pizza. Residents along the River Loose in the UK will be able to have their pizzas by canoe, delivered to their doors with delivery ‘buoys’, according to an article by the Sun. READ MORE HERE

• A story by CTV News reported that passengers travelling on India's railways can now improve their trip by having fast food delivered to them using various food delivery mobile apps. READ MORE HERE

• In a survey by Hart Research, covered by Business Insider, data showed that forty percent of women working in the fast-food industry have been sexually harassed at work. READ MORE HERE

• An article on the NASDAQ website covered a recent study of fast food drive-thrus. The research found that Starbucks, the world's largest coffee retailer, takes the longest time to serve a customer. READ MORE HERE

• As "creepy clown" sightings continue to scare US locals, McDonald's announced that it will be hiding away its mascot Ronald McDonald, according to an article by CNBC. READ MORE HERE

• Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal's total calories, according to a new study covered by Reuters. READ MORE HERE

• Business Insider Nordic reported on a new survey by Piper Jaffray ranking the most popular restaurants among upper-income teens. READ MORE HERE