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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
6 days ago
Restaurant Brands International buys back Burger King China
Restaurant Brands International buys back Burger King China
The transaction price was approximately $158m in cash.
2 hours ago
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands in India with new Delhi store
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf expands in India with new Delhi store
The brand aims to open 250 stores nationwide over the next five years.
3 hours ago
Southeast Asia’s food delivery market soars by 13% YoY in 2024
Southeast Asia’s food delivery market soars by 13% YoY in 2024
Vietnam and Indonesia led the region’s growth with 26% and 18% YoY, respectively.
2 days ago
Loob Holding to bring Tealive to India in Devyani Int'l deal
Loob Holding to bring Tealive to India in Devyani Int'l deal
The brand is set to open outlets in major cities this year.
2 days ago
Social Media Wrap: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore's new look; Haidilao Malaysia taps into collectibles market; McDonald's Indonesia partners with Coca-Cola
Social Media Wrap: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore's new look; Haidilao Malaysia taps into collectibles market; McDonald's Indonesia partners with Coca-Cola
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Starbucks Singapore revamps its rewards program
Starbucks Singapore revamps its rewards program
Guests can now earn stars with every purchase using any payment method.
2 days ago
Philippine bourse lifts Jollibee’s foreign ownership limit
Starbucks reopens Reserve store at The Avenues in Kuwait
Starbucks reopens Reserve store at The Avenues in Kuwait
The new design pays tribute to the heritage of Kuwaiti traditions and culture.
3 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Weekly Global Wrap: Uber files lawsuit against DoorDash; Denny's closes more US restaurants; Mixue eyes $500m Hong Kong IPO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 days ago
Americana Restaurants’ net profit drops by almost 39% YoY in 2024
Americana Restaurants’ net profit drops by almost 39% YoY in 2024
This was attributed to lower adjusted EBITDA, higher depreciation from new stores, and UAE corporate tax implementation.
6 days ago
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
Oakberry partners with BWT Alpine Formula One Team
The brand will add a special Açaí bar to Alpine’s motorhome at the European Grand Prix.
QSR leaders share game-changing strategies at Asia's biggest QSR conference
QSR leaders share game-changing strategies at Asia's biggest QSR conference
The event will be on 3 April 2025.
Social Media Wrap: Marrybrown's new restaurant launch; Tealive Philippines holds giveaway; Pizza Hut Singapore unveils heart-shape Valentine's pizza
Social Media Wrap: Marrybrown's new restaurant launch; Tealive Philippines holds giveaway; Pizza Hut Singapore unveils heart-shape Valentine's pizza
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Yum China’s net profit climbs by 10% YoY to $911m in 2024
Yum China’s net profit climbs by 10% YoY to $911m in 2024
Its net profit for Q4 2024 also increased by 18.6% to $115m.
Inside Yum! Brands' new integrated tech platform Byte by Yum!
Inside Yum! Brands' new integrated tech platform Byte by Yum!
At least 25,000 Yum! restaurants are utilising the platform.
Exclusives
Executive insights
99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast
The company seeks to reach 40 Indian cities by year-end from 25 now.
25 minutes ago
Franchising
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice dangles single-franchise tack to young entrepreneurs
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The bubble tea chain is expanding its pool of operators by lowering the entry barrier.
3 days ago
Executive insights
Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
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The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
6 days ago
Executive insights
Amorino explores further expansion outside Dubai
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The ice-cream fast-food chain plans to open stores in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Executive insights
Boba Bhai eyes Indian bubble tea empire with K-pop twist
![Boba Bhai eyes Indian bubble tea empire with K-pop twist]()
The fast-food chain is riding the Korean wave to sell cold pearl milk tea.
Food Services
Low rents lure F&B brands to Hong Kong
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Food and beverage account for 71% of new foreign retail entrants, according to JLL.
Menu Innovations
Burger King Japan partners with Kyoto rice producer for innovative Whopper
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The menu features a uniquely developed 'special rice patty'.
Event News
The event will be on 3 April 2025.
