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Weekly Global News Wrap: Panera calls off SPAC deal; McDonald’s virtual camp; Taco Bell experiments with snack foods again

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

Weekly Global News Wrap: Panera calls off SPAC deal; McDonald’s virtual camp; Taco Bell experiments with snack foods again

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

Paris Baguette Singapore opens first “café-retail” concept

The concept may be rolled out regionally if proven successful.

Marrybrown launches Japan-inspired menu

In the past year, Marrybrown said it incorporated various flavours from Korea, Thailand and Italy. 

Singaporeans most likely to eat takeaway food several times a week: YouGov

From the 22 markets in YouGov’s study, Taiwan and Thailand are the markets where people are most likely to buy takeaway food more than once a day.

7-Eleven seeks to reimagine convenience with first beachfront store

The chain partnered with Tiger Beer to launch the outlet.

KFC Singapore announces “world-first” organic recycling pilot

The pilot sees dine-in packaging and leftover food waste turned to compost.

Burger King swaps french fries for ramen noodles amid potato shortage

The item is part of what they call the "almost-potato set", paired with a classic burger.

Telecommunication giant Huawei is entering the coffee market

One registered trademark translates to “One Cup of Coffee Absorbs Cosmic Energy”.

McDonald’s Philippines says two more stores will be solar-powered

It intends to convert more of its existing stores to use solar power energy.

Jollibee Singapore closes Jurong East MRT outlet

The chain has no less than 10 outlets in the Lion City.