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

As it seeks to bolster diversity,McDonald’ssaid it will evaluate every potential new operator using the same approach, no longer giving preferential treatment to the children and spouses of current franchisees by 2023.Read more from the Wall Street Journal.

AChipotle Mexican Grilllocation in the U.S. state of Maine is the first of the chain’s restaurants to file a petition for a union election, amidst a wider organizing push sweeping the country.Read more from CNBC.

Chick-fil-Ais testing a combination of mobile ordering and drive-thru in an attempt to serve customers more efficiently. The so-called “Drive-Thru Express” lane is in 60 locations and could roll out to additional restaurants next year.Read more from Restaurant Business.

Burger Kingis expanding its plant-based offerings with the debut of two new burgers: the Impossible King and the Impossible Southwest Bacon Whopper.Read more from Nation’s Restaurant News.

Japanese chainKura Sushihas integrated robotics across all U.S. stores, adding service robots in order to cut the workload of their front-of-house employees.Read more from Restaurant Dive.