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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.
3 minutes 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.
5 hours 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.
5 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
Chinese premium tea chain Auntea Jenny to expand to coffee
Chinese premium tea chain Auntea Jenny to expand to coffee
The chain reported a profit of $72.5m for the fiscal year ended 2025.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks announces licensing business restructure; Five Guys CEO gives employees US$1.5m bonus; McDonald's partners with KPop Demon Hunters
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks announces licensing business restructure; Five Guys CEO gives employees US$1.5m bonus; McDonald's partners with KPop Demon Hunters
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Jollibee cracks Top 5 strongest restaurant brands globally
Jollibee cracks Top 5 strongest restaurant brands globally
Its Brand Strength Index rose to 87.9 out of 100.
Starbucks Korea brings baseball to menu in KBO partnership debut
Starbucks Korea brings baseball to menu in KBO partnership debut
Leading the lineup is Baseball Maesil Green Tea.
Texas Chicken Singapore unveils limited-time Chef Bob Ayam Percik
Texas Chicken Singapore unveils limited-time Chef Bob Ayam Percik
It will be available from 2 April to 13 May.
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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.
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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
Beyond bargains: India's QSR brands leverage efficiencies to develop value.