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CHAGEE Philippines unveils Jasmine Tieguanyin drinks
CHAGEE Philippines unveils Jasmine Tieguanyin drinks
A lineup of tea-themed activities and merch will roll out ahead of International Tea Day.
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Burger Singh adds Howrah outlet as Eastern India growth gains pace
Burger Singh adds Howrah outlet as Eastern India growth gains pace
The chain now operates six outlets across West Bengal.
1 day ago
McDonald’s revamps McCafe as it expands drink line up
McDonald’s revamps McCafe as it expands drink line up
New drinks are now being launched across different markets.
1 day ago
CHAGEE enters South Korea with three-site Seoul launch
CHAGEE enters South Korea with three-site Seoul launch
The Gangnam location is positioned as the flagship outlet.
1 day ago
Starbucks unveils The Devil Wears Prada 2 beverage lineup
Starbucks unveils The Devil Wears Prada 2 beverage lineup
It introduced a curated lineup of four beverages inspired by the film’s characters.
2 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Tealive unveils new grass jelly roasted oolong tea range; KOI The partners with Clinque; KFC Indonesia launches new drink with Milo
Social Media Wrap: Tealive unveils new grass jelly roasted oolong tea range; KOI The partners with Clinque; KFC Indonesia launches new drink with Milo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
2 days ago
Domino’s Singapore celebrates 17th anniversary with new meal deal
Domino’s Singapore celebrates 17th anniversary with new meal deal
A portion of the sales will be donated to a charity.
2 days ago
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.
3 days 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).
3 days 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.
4 days 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Operators told to invest in frontline teams to fix operational gaps
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Even small communication gaps can multiply very quickly.
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Pizza Hut Singapore chases solo diners
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The meal may be solo, but the experience is still social.
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Asian QSRs experiment with bold campaigns
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Pizza Hut, Haidilao, and McDonald’s are challenging conventional wisdom.
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Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties
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