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99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast

99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast

The company seeks to reach 40 Indian cities by year-end from 25 now.
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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice dangles single-franchise tack to young entrepreneurs

The bubble tea chain is expanding its pool of operators by lowering the entry barrier.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion

The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
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Amorino explores further expansion outside Dubai

The ice-cream fast-food chain plans to open stores in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Boba Bhai eyes Indian bubble tea empire with K-pop twist

The fast-food chain is riding the Korean wave to sell cold pearl milk tea.

Low rents lure F&B brands to Hong Kong

Food and beverage account for 71% of new foreign retail entrants, according to JLL.

Burger King Japan partners with Kyoto rice producer for innovative Whopper

The menu features a uniquely developed 'special rice patty'.

99 Pancakes eyes sales jump amidst Indian expansion

The restaurant’s growth will be financed by its most recent funding round.

Gong cha counts on decadent drinks to capture Middle East market

The bubble tea trend is growing in the region, where the climate keeps it popular year-round.

Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul

Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.

Chatime revamps Philippine menu in face of ‘boba’ bubble burst

It wants to go beyond just bubble tea by relaunching its smoothie line.

How KFC Singapore’s new marketing director plans to embrace tech 

Jaslyn Lam has 18 years of marketing experience under her belt.

Dairy Queen steers clear of China’s restaurant mid-market

It is also shunning a price war in the burger space, opting to go premium.

Nothing Before Coffee eyes $4m raise to disrupt India’s coffee scene

The homegrown brand has already outlined its plans to build 400 stores across the country. 

Bacha Coffee presents a sensory journey in Indonesia

Bacha Coffee Plaza Senayan features a boutique that showcases over 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffee.

Har Har Chicken! eyes mass market appeal in taste and branding

The brand was developed to cater to on-the-go Singaporean diners.

How can QSR brands cater to the demand for affordable and healthy food options?

Healthy food options are often twice as expensive as regular offerings.