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

Chipotleis looking to hire another 10,000 U.S. workers in the coming months amidst an economy impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters has learned. The fast-casual brand has already added about 8,000 of the 10,000 employees it targeted when it launched its last major hiring spree in May. Read morehere.

FAT Brands Inc, the owner of theFatburgerrestaurant chain, is buying 1950s diner-style chainJohnny Rocketsfrom private equity firm Sun Capital Partners Inc for about US$25 million. As reported by CNN, the deal is expected to close in September. Read morehere.

McDonald’sformer chief executive officer Steve Easterbrook fired back at his former company for suing to retrieve tens of millions of dollars in compensation, denying company claims he covered up sexual relationships with subordinates. As Bloomberg reported, the fast foot giant’s officials claimed they found new information that showed the former top executive “concealed evidence and lied about his wrongdoing.” Read morehere.

The CEO of Chili’s Grill & Bar parentBrinker Internationalsaid its virtual brand It’s Just Wings can grow into a US$150-million-a-year business in its first year. As reported by Nation’s Restaurant News, the new delivery-only business is posting $3 million in average weekly sales since debuting the last week of June. Read morehere.

A Colombian fast food chain is planning to turn its branches into automated restaurants. As reported by the Associated Press,MUYhas more than 30 restaurants in Bogota, and four in Mexico City. Read morehere.

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