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Starbucks Japan caps summer with Peach Creamy Tea Latte
Starbucks Japan caps summer with Peach Creamy Tea Latte
The drink combines chunks of peach, a creamy base, and black tea
9 minutes ago
Social Media Wrap: Potato Corner Singapore's viral Bring Your Own Tub promo; ZUS Coffee shares internal hiring practice story; KFC Singapore offers limited late-night menu
Social Media Wrap: Potato Corner Singapore's viral Bring Your Own Tub promo; ZUS Coffee shares internal hiring practice story; KFC Singapore offers limited late-night menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
53 minutes ago
Thai gelato brand Blendies debuts in Hong Kong
Thai gelato brand Blendies debuts in Hong Kong
The opening marks its first international expansion.
56 minutes ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell expands AI drive-thru; Fast food faces new competition from grocery stores; Chili's calls out fast food prices
Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell expands AI drive-thru; Fast food faces new competition from grocery stores; Chili's calls out fast food prices
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
5 hours ago
Starbucks Singapore introduces weekly ‘Slowdown Hours’
Starbucks Singapore introduces weekly ‘Slowdown Hours’
The initiative introduces softer lighting, music and reflection prompts every Wednesday.
3 days ago
nana's green tea launches desserts as it turns 25
nana's green tea launches desserts as it turns 25
The limited-time menu also introduces the brand's first Mid-Autumn gift box.
3 days ago
Inspira Global completes Restaurant Brands Asia acquisition
Inspira Global completes Restaurant Brands Asia acquisition
The transaction gives the firm a 41.78% stake with room to increase its holding.
4 days ago
Jollibee Group ranks 71st in SEA 500 after revenue hits $5.31b
Jollibee Group ranks 71st in SEA 500 after revenue hits $5.31b
The ranking is the company's third consecutive appearance on the list.
4 days ago
McDonald's taps Old Chang Kee for National Day curry burgers
McDonald's taps Old Chang Kee for National Day curry burgers
The lineup includes a rendang beef burger and curry-seasoned shaker fries.
5 days ago
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Hong Kong opens in PolyU; Popeyes SG's National Day menu; BreadTalk celebrates 26 years
Social Media Wrap: Starbucks Hong Kong opens in PolyU; Popeyes SG's National Day menu; BreadTalk celebrates 26 years
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
6 days ago
Domino's Pizza China reaches 1,550 outlets after H1 expansion
Domino's Pizza China reaches 1,550 outlets after H1 expansion
The company added 235 net new stores and entered 15 cities.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo unveils second wave of summer menu
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo unveils second wave of summer menu
The venue will also offer the seasonal ARRIVIAMO BAR APERICENA dining plan.
Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Weekly Global Wrap: Jersey Mike's files for IPO; McDonald's first chocolate McGriddles; Jollibee launches chicken nuggets in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Jollibee Group dominates Philippines restaurant brand rankings
Jollibee Group dominates Philippines restaurant brand rankings
Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and Chowking secure top positions in Brand Finance 2026 report.
Starbucks teams up with Jay Chou for APAC ‘Fantasy’ Summer rollout
Starbucks teams up with Jay Chou for APAC ‘Fantasy’ Summer rollout
Launched in Taiwan, the campaign will roll out across Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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Domino’s Singapore targets impulse orders with brand refresh
The pizza chain has launched the Thick Crunch range to boost orders beyond parties.
Executive insights
Malaysian F&B brands abandon mass-market advertising
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Programmatic ad buying is pushing brands toward data-led targeting.
Domino’s India cafe experiment to lure customers during off-peak hours
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Its biggest challenge is making coffee a habitual purchase at a pizza chain.
Food Services
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
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Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
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.
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Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
