In Focus
2018: Year In Review
Robot waiters, ‘future’ stores, and a brewing coffee war in China are some of the highlights during the past 12 months.
2018: Year In Review
Robot waiters, ‘future’ stores, and a brewing coffee war in China are some of the highlights during the past 12 months.
Café de Coral Group reports HK$4.2 billion revenue growth for H1 2019
The group aims to continue in improving customer experience and expand in Hong Kong and China.
QSR sector in Vietnam sees further decline in visits: study
Consumers prefer to buy at canteens, convenience stores and full-service restaurants.
Yum China aims to redefine the customer experience with new KFC ‘future' store concept
The fast food operator also introduced the fully-automated dessert station in Suzhou.
Starbucks Japan eyes 1,700 stores by end of 2021
They also partnered with Uber Eats Japan and LINE in order to strengthen their digital services. Starbucks is looking to ramp up its expansion in Japan, eyeing 1,700 stores by the end of 2021.
McDonald's China pledges to build 1,800 ‘green' stores by 2022
Some restaurants in Beijing will also pilot a program to reduce straws.
QSR Brands eyes 24 KFC stores in 2019
The operator of the chicken chain has been diversifying their expansion strategy through strategic partnerships.
For a “fashionable dining experience”: Yum China unveils new, modernised look for Pizza Hut
The pizza chain also launched a concept store that will serve as a product testing hub.
Shake Shack to launch in three Asian markets on 2019
The chain is just one of the US burger brands looking to ramp up its growth in the said continent.
McDonald's is the most positively talked about brand amongst Singapore's millennials, study reveals
The chain is the only fast food brand on the list along with tech brands such as Facebook, Instagram and Netflix.
What's driving the brewing coffee war in China?
Changes in consumer trends are boosting coffee sales in the country.
Poultry consumption growth expected to continue through 2022, report says
Chicken fast food kiosk chains are said to be “well-suited to win” in the consumption landscape for countries in Asia.
Haidilao looks to fuel international expansion with Hong Kong IPO
The largest Chinese hotpot restaurant chain is expected to list on September 26.
Coca-Cola to acquire Costa Coffee for $5.1 billion
An analyst says the beverage giant's acquisition of Costa Coffee provides a route into the lucrative China market. Coca-Cola Company has announced that they have bought Costa Coffee from its parent company, Whitbread PLC, valued at US$5.1 billion.
Can sustainability initiatives drive future returns for fast food chains?
KFC Hong Kong and Macau follows a string of chains in Asia and around the world that are reducing their plastic use.
Popeyes set to enter Philippines' competitive fast food chicken scene
This is the American chicken chain’s first major master franchise development agreement in Asia.
The rise of robots in China's foodservice industry
E-commerce giant Alibaba will roll out chain of diners staffed by robotic waiters.
