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Yum China system sales edge up 4% in Q1 performance
Yum China system sales edge up 4% in Q1 performance
Revenue rose 10% YoY to $3.3b, helped by favourable currency movements.
4 minutes ago
Luckin Coffee posts 35.3% revenue growth to $1.736b in Q1
Luckin Coffee posts 35.3% revenue growth to $1.736b in Q1
The increase was mainly driven by a 35.8% increase in gross merchandise value (GMV).
42 minutes ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Weekly Global Wrap: Subway unveils first value menu; McDonald's ditches self-serve beverages; Smoothie King rides wellness trend surge
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
3 hours ago
Starbucks global sales rise 6.2% in Q2
Starbucks global sales rise 6.2% in Q2
Revenue rose 9% to $9.5b, or 8% on a constant currency basis.
4 days ago
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
Nestlé confirms sale of Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Hong Kong launches new menu; Burger King Philippines unveils Star Wars-inspired menu range; Popeyes launches late-night meal deal
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Hong Kong launches new menu; Burger King Philippines unveils Star Wars-inspired menu range; Popeyes launches late-night meal deal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks Korea takes ube cheesecake nationwide after strong debut
Starbucks Korea takes ube cheesecake nationwide after strong debut
The dessert was first introduced on 14 April in about 100 locations.
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Weekly Global Wrap: White Caste trials vending machines; Burger King Japan lures rival franchisees with $250k incentive; Starbucks sees early gains from loyalty revamp
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Dodo Brands posts 22% revenue growth in 2025
Dodo Brands posts 22% revenue growth in 2025
The group plans to add over 400 outlets globally in 2026.
GapMaps names new CEO
GapMaps names new CEO
GapMaps plans to scale its AI-driven SaaS platform across global enterprise markets.
Third Wave Coffee expands playbook with dessert-focused ‘Third Rush’
Third Wave Coffee expands playbook with dessert-focused ‘Third Rush’
Third Rush will launch first in Bangalore.
McDonald’s Japan launches rehiring programme for ex-workers
McDonald’s Japan launches rehiring programme for ex-workers
The programme aims to tap 3 million former crew members as a part-time workforce.
Wendy’s hits 100 outlets in the Philippines
Wendy’s hits 100 outlets in the Philippines
Wenphil Corp., Wendy’s local franchise holder, targets 200 stores nationwide by 2030.
Luckin Coffee invests $440m in new roasting centre in China
Luckin Coffee invests $440m in new roasting centre in China
It has an annual roasting capacity of over 55,000 tons.
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Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
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International operators arrive with established digital marketing capabilities and supply chains.
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Pepper Lunch flags consistency as key hurdle to Asia expansion
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It’s prioritising tighter operational discipline over menu expansion.
Executive insights
Why digital ecosystems will decide QSR’s winners in Southeast Asia
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QSRs that own first‑party customer data will outperform the rest.
Executive insights
Operators told to invest in frontline teams to fix operational gaps
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Even small communication gaps can multiply very quickly.
Marketing
Pizza Hut Singapore chases solo diners
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The meal may be solo, but the experience is still social.
Marketing
Asian QSRs experiment with bold campaigns
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Pizza Hut, Haidilao, and McDonald’s are challenging conventional wisdom.
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Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
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What Third-Party Auditors Keep Finding in Southeast Asia's Fastest-Growing QSR Markets
Beyond bargains: India's QSR brands leverage efficiencies to develop value.