Weekly Global News Wrap Top Chains Unveil Covid 19 Policies Taco Bell Enters Us Breakfast Wars Grubhub Suspends Commission Fees
March
16
2020
Weekly Global News Wrap Top Chains Unveil Covid 19 Policies Taco Bell Enters Us Breakfast Wars Grubhub Suspends Commission Fees

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

McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Chipotleare some of the top chains in the US detailing their policies in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the report from Food & Winehere.

Restaurant Business has detailed a list of resources for operators can do in light of the ongoing pandemic. Read ithere.

Taco Bellhas entered the US’ growing breakfast market with a new line of burritos, CNN reports. The chain has been serving breakfast-specific items since 2014. Read morehere.

Grubhubin the US is temporarily suspending commission fees for impacted independent restaurants of up to US$100 million. As CNBC reports, the move to suspend commission fees was made in collaboration with mayors of Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Portland, Oregon and New York. Read morehere.

Subwayannounced that it has named former Carrabba’s Italian Grill President Mike Kappitt to be the company’s new chief operating and insights officer. As reported by Restaurant Business, the newly-created role will see Kappitt oversee digital, including third-party delivery and catering. Read morehere.