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Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks shutters online store; McDonald's trials Vegan Burger in Finland; Shake Shack to launch cashless kiosk ordering system
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Deliveroo raises $385 million in new funding
It is one of the single largest foreign investments into the UK in recent years.
Pieminister lands in Birmingham, targets further restaurants
The Birmingham site is the brand’s 13th restaurant and their first in the West Midlands.
KFC set for a major expansion in Northern Ireland with £27m refinancing deal
The Herbert Group plans to expand its KFC network and grow its headcount to 5,000.
First standalone Veggie Pret shop to launch at Clerkenwell with new menu items
A new veggie and vegan menu will also launch across all three Veggie Pret shops.
Parisian restaurant Yen to open in London this autumn
Its site is located in the new 190 Strand development.
Churchill's Fish and Chips opens in Luton
It is the 11th site of the brand.
CHIK'N to open second site in North London
It is set to open its doors in February next year.
The Good Egg to launch second eatery in Soho
It is set to open an all-day restaurant in Kingly Court, Carnaby this November.
Prezzemolo & Vitale opens second London store
It is located on Kings Road, Chelsea.
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Pret's third vegetarian store to launch in London
The new store will feature a new meat-free menu.
Juice bar and cafe Joe & The Juice to launch in Fulham Road
It is due to open in December with a 2,130 square feet unit space that seats 50.
Doughnut Time to launch flagship store in London
The brand’s first site outside Australia is set to open this October.
SOHO Coffee Co. opens 40th store
The brand has set its sights on double-figure expansion year-on-year.
SSP debuts with two Camden food co. outlets in Israel
One is set for immediate trading, and the other is due to re-open early 2018.
