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Augmented reality apps increase restaurants' profits in gaming hot spots
A study noted that close proximity to PokéStops increased average customer numbers at all restaurants.
Augmented reality apps increase restaurants' profits in gaming hot spots
A study noted that close proximity to PokéStops increased average customer numbers at all restaurants.
Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Costa opens Bean Around the World pop-up; Pizza Express' Vegan Giardiniera named Best Vegan Pizza; LEON offers free LEON meals for a year
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Dunkin' US unveils new skill for Amazon Alexa; Burger King Russia wants to ban “It” movie; Employees say restaurant culture is more important than a desirable schedule
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Greggs' total sales up 8.6% in Q3
Its company-managed shop like-for-like sales rose by 5.0% from 2.8% in 2016.
Foodservice Price inflation rises to 9.3% in August
The Fish category stands out with an increase in prices.
Touchscreen culture of QRS is putting hygiene at risk
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the hygiene risk in food environments.
Philippine-brand Jollibee to open stores in the UK
The British Ambassador to the Philippines visited Jollibee’s 1000th site to show support.
Byron Hamburgers appoints Simon Cope as Chief Executive Officer
Acting executive chairman Dalton Philips has stepped back to non-executive Chairman.
Byron Hamburgers appoints Simon Cope as Chief Executive Officer
Acting executive chairman Dalton Philips has stepped back to non-executive Chairman.
Deliveroo raises $385 million in new funding
It is one of the single largest foreign investments into the UK in recent years.
Consumers feel less reassured on the nutritional content of F&B products
Only 39% of consumers feel well-informed about what products are best for them.
EXCLUSIVE: The challenges and opportunities QSRs are facing in London
London now represents 16% of Great Britain’s QSR visits, down from 18% a year ago.
Pieminister lands in Birmingham, targets further restaurants
The Birmingham site is the brand’s 13th restaurant and their first in the West Midlands.
Creams Cafe, Como to launch a new loyalty scheme
It will let members earn exclusive rewards when they buy desserts at any Creams Cafe’s sites.
Marks and Spencer ventures into food delivery
It trialled the service in both its Camden and Woodley stores.
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.
Growth in Britain's eating out establishments reaches 5-year peak
The average annual growth rate of F&B outlets doubled this year.
