Why fast food innovations are getting crazier; One in six young adults eat fast food twice a day; Fast food chains are adjusting to a new definition of 'healthy'

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

Fast food chains like Subway to McDonald's are cutting down on preservatives and artificial ingredients to conform to the US Food and Drug Administration's redefinition of the term "healthy" on food packaging, according to a story by Business Insider. READ MORE HERE

A new survey concerned with the eating habits of young people found that one in six young people eat fast food twice a day, as covered by an article by BBC. READ MORE HERE

According to an article by Bloomberg, Panera Bread Co. is ratcheting up the restaurant industry’s race to purify ingredients, aiming to become the first chain to serve "clean bacon". The company is working with suppliers to remove artificial nitrates and preservatives from the bacon it uses on sandwiches and salads at its roughly 2,000 cafes. READ MORE HERE

A fast food chain is introducing "brunchfast", a new meal that combines fast-food breakfast with brunch. According to a story by Yahoo! News, Jack In The Box is rolling out a new brunchfast menu in a bid to "push the envelope" regarding breakfast in the fast food space. READ MORE HERE

Adweek published an article analysing the new trend of fast food chains getting makeovers. With the rise of fast-casual competitors like Shake Shack and Panera Bread, legacy fast-food chains like KFC, Arby's and Taco Bell are now sprucing up their decor. READ MORE HERE

The Washington Post attempted to get to the bottom of the sudden prominence of "headline-grabbing" fast food items. Fast-food chains are making ‘increasingly outrageous’ creations in an effort to get more customers through the door. READ MORE HERE

Shares of the fast food chain Sonic fell after the brand issued profit expectations that were short of Wall Street projections, according to an article by FOX News. READ MORE HERE

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