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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.
38 minutes ago
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.
40 minutes ago
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.
2 hours ago
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.
3 hours ago
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.
3 days ago
GapMaps names new CEO
GapMaps names new CEO
GapMaps plans to scale its AI-driven SaaS platform across global enterprise markets.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Tim Hortons China swings to $32.5m Q4 2025 net loss
Tim Hortons China swings to $32.5m Q4 2025 net loss
Loss per share rose to $1 (RMB 7.01).
4 days ago
Jollibee Group Q4 2025 profit jumps 41.9% YoY
Jollibee Group Q4 2025 profit jumps 41.9% YoY
This is the company’s highest Q4 profit on record.
5 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Wendy's reaches 100 in the Philippines; Starbucks Singapore unveils summer menu; Shake Shack Hong Kong partners with tequila brand
Social Media Wrap: Wendy's reaches 100 in the Philippines; Starbucks Singapore unveils summer menu; Shake Shack Hong Kong partners with tequila brand
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
6 days ago
Korea regulator approves Jollibee Group unit’s Shabu All Day takeover
Korea regulator approves Jollibee Group unit’s Shabu All Day takeover
Once completed, the acquisition is expected to increase group revenue by about 2% annually.
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Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
6 days ago
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.
Executive insights
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.
Commentary
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.