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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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
CHAGEE posts weak Q4 as restructuring and expansion weigh on profits
CHAGEE posts weak Q4 as restructuring and expansion weigh on profits
Net profit for 2025 was 53.5% lower than the year before.
Jubilant FoodWorks exits Dunkin business by December 2026
Jubilant FoodWorks exits Dunkin business by December 2026
The Indian operator will review the next step with Dunkin’s owner.
Xiao Noodles net profit surges nearly 75% to $15.35m
Xiao Noodles net profit surges nearly 75% to $15.35m
The group added 134 internal locations to its portfolio during the 2025 fiscal period.
Third Wave Coffee launches 66th North India store in Agra
Third Wave Coffee launches 66th North India store in Agra
The brand now has 220 cafes in India.
Indian ice cream legacy brand Giani’s launches premium ice cream bars
Indian ice cream legacy brand Giani’s launches premium ice cream bars
The new range aims to respond to changing consumer preferences.
Social Media Wrap: Tim Hortons unveils Thai-exclusive menu; Domino's Singapore new pineapple inspired pizza; Starbucks Malaysia's Harry Potter-themed activations
Social Media Wrap: Tim Hortons unveils Thai-exclusive menu; Domino's Singapore new pineapple inspired pizza; Starbucks Malaysia's Harry Potter-themed activations
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
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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.