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Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-A to launch beverage concept; Burger King starts selling beef patties in Japan; Krispy Kreme taps Joe Jonas for National Coffee Day deals
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-A to launch beverage concept; Burger King starts selling beef patties in Japan; Krispy Kreme taps Joe Jonas for National Coffee Day deals
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks announces 900 employee layoffs, cafe closures in US and Canada
Starbucks will close around 1% of its company-operated cafes.
Weekly Global Wrap: Steak 'n' Shake exec billboard to oust Cracker Barrel CEO; Olive Garden trials small portion menus; Shake Shack opens in Hawaii
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: US-chain Potbelly acquired by gas station chain; Cracker Barrel tables restaurant remodelling plans; McDonald's Japan cracks down on scalpers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks China's price tag; Noodle's & Company mulls sale; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers sold for US$700m
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Americana eyes local brands to franchise; Chipotle launches rewards programme for college students in the US; Taco Bell rethinks AI voice ordering in drive-thrus
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Weekly Global Wrap: Cracker Barrel returns to old logo after public backlash; McDonald's plans to lower combo meal prices in the US; Jollibee confident to maintain momentum
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Pizza Hut announces its largest global menu launch
The new menu will be launched in at least 20 countries.
Subway names three new regional presidents
This move aims to boost growth, franchisee profitability, and customer experience.
Korean fast food chain LOTTERIA debuts in the US
The new restaurant spans about 2,300 sq ft and includes a drive-thru.
Jollibee partners with global girl group KATSEYE for limited-edition merch
It features the Shared Dream Tank Top, Chickenjoy Gnarly Box Tee, and Double Drop Denim Tote.
CoCo Bubble Tea expands footprint with new openings in Canada and the US
It also plans to open a new location in Saskatoon later this year.
Weekly Global Wrap: Burger King to close last urban restaurant in Hong Kong; US fast-food chain saw sales jump after Bitcoin payment adoption; Little Caesars use robots for deliveries in LA
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Krispy Kreme unveils turnaround plan to boost profitability
The company posted a net loss of $441.1m in Q2.
Restaurant Brands International’s net income drops to $189m in Q2 2025
However, the international segment shines with comparable sales up 4.2%.
Weekly Global Wrap: Aussie chain's billion dollar goal; US Burger King offers cheapest coffee; Popeyes four-store launch in Mumbai
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Shake Shack posts 20% YoY rise in licensed revenue in Q2
Adjusted EBITDA rose by 24.8% to $58.9m.
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