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Social Media Wrap: Borenos celebrates growth; Shake Shack Singapore launches chef-inspired menu; KFC Singapore unveils a mochi dessert
Social Media Wrap: Borenos celebrates growth; Shake Shack Singapore launches chef-inspired menu; KFC Singapore unveils a mochi dessert
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
20 hours ago
Church’s Texas Chicken enters China with 600-outlet franchise deal
Church’s Texas Chicken enters China with 600-outlet franchise deal
It plans to open its first outlet in Shanghai in summer 2026.
21 hours ago
Domino's Pizza China targets 350 new sites in 2026
Domino's Pizza China targets 350 new sites in 2026
As of Q1 2026, the company operated 1,462 stores across 72 cities.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
1 day ago
Starbucks bridges South Korea and Japan with seasonal drink exchange
Starbucks bridges South Korea and Japan with seasonal drink exchange
Each market is offering reinterpretations of the other’s spring drinks.
4 days ago
Magnolia Bakery brings back its mango dessert lineup
Magnolia Bakery brings back its mango dessert lineup
It features Mango Jamboree, Mango Pudding Parfait, and Mango Vanilla Cheesecake.
4 days ago
Tim Ho Wan hits 17-year Michelin milestone
Tim Ho Wan hits 17-year Michelin milestone
Its Sham Shui Po location received the Bib Gourmand designation in the 2026 edition.
6 days ago
Dodo Pizza UAE wraps up Ramadan with kids' classes and Iftar meals
Dodo Pizza UAE wraps up Ramadan with kids' classes and Iftar meals
The UAE’s Ramadan economy is projected to reach $16.4b in 2026.
6 days ago
Foot traffic misreads lead to poor QSR site choices
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Foot traffic misreads lead to poor QSR site choices
High volumes mislead when they fail to reflect target customers.
6 days ago
Frontline underinvestment widens QSR performance gap
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Frontline underinvestment widens QSR performance gap
High turnover discourages investment, weakening execution at scale.
6 days ago
Third Wave Coffee launches summer-themed drink range
Third Wave Coffee launches summer-themed drink range
The new range is called the Beach Packers beverage range.
Social Media: Burger King unveils Korean-inspired menu; ZUS Coffee launches buy now, pay later discount campaign in Malaysia; Shake Shack Singapore partners with local running group
Social Media: Burger King unveils Korean-inspired menu; ZUS Coffee launches buy now, pay later discount campaign in Malaysia; Shake Shack Singapore partners with local running group
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks finalises China JV with Boyu Capital, plans major site growth
Starbucks finalises China JV with Boyu Capital, plans major site growth
Both parties aim to expand the network to as many as 20,000 locations over time.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launches pro gamer menu; Chick-fil-a offers free ice cream to put phones away; Dairy Queen brings back 99 cents Blizzard
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's launches pro gamer menu; Chick-fil-a offers free ice cream to put phones away; Dairy Queen brings back 99 cents Blizzard
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Sushi Express Singapore launches limited-time collaborations with The Powerpuff Girls
Sushi Express Singapore launches limited-time collaborations with The Powerpuff Girls
Limited-edition items include merchandise and themed food.
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Global brands accept high costs as gateway strategy squeezes local shops
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.
Restaurants told to rebuild menus for delivery success
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‘If a dish doesn’t travel well, don’t put it on delivery.’
Event News
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.