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

US-headquartered fast casual chainSlim Chickensannounced an equity investment from private equity firm 10 Point Capital, fueling its goal of opening 600 new locations over the next ten years. The chicken chain currently has over 80 locations across 14 states, the United Kingdom and Kuwait. Read morehere.

The plant-based meat market will grow by 28% a year and reach US$85 billion by 2030, UBS has forecasted. Business Insider reports the company also predicted that plant-based dairy alone could be worth US$37.5 billion by 2025. Read morehere.

Domino'shas released its second quarter earnings, disappointing investors who expected the chain's sales to grow at a faster clip. As reported by CNN, CEO Richard Allison says the chain continues "to see a significant amount of pressure" from third-party delivery aggregators. Read morehere.

McDonald’shas added DoorDash as a new delivery partner, bringing an end to its exclusive partnership with UberEats. CNBC reports that UberEats was the sole U.S. delivery provider for the fast food giant since 2017. Read morehere.

Taco Bellhas revealed the exclusive menu for their pop-up hotel, which sold out in just two minutes. The new items include the Fire Chip Chilaquiles that come with tomatillo salsa, Mexican crema, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and a fried egg; and the Avocado Toast-ada, served on local multigrain toast with avocado, breakfast radish, chipotle seasoned sorghum, and "Diablo puffs". Read morehere.

KFCin Russia has launched a hat that looks similar to their classic chicken bucket. As AdWeek reports, the Bucket Hat was created by agency Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam in partnership with St. Petersburg-based streetwear brand Mam Cupy. Read morehere.