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High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
Tiong Bahru Bakery trials lean grab-and-go outlet
It serves pre-packaged salads, drinks, and a small coffee and tea menu.
Burger chains flock to Singapore amidst booming fast-food market
It has become a natural testing ground for global brands seeking to expand to Asia.
F&B firms turn to smart vending machines as closures mount
The government is looking into developing 'automated kitchens'
Meet Lulu, SaladStop!’s AI ordering assistant
It will debut in Singapore in November before its global launch.
Tourism, population gains spur hospitality growth in Gulf countries
Tourists in Dubai alone spent almost $120m in 2024.
Fast-food CEOs embrace IT to keep pace with digital-savvy diners
Digital channels now account for 45% of Kudu’s orders.
Wingstop bets on core menu, global tech push
The goal is to break into the world’s top 10 restaurant brands.
Yo-Chi eyes bigger Southeast Asia push after Singapore debut
It aims to be a ‘third place’ like Starbucks, where people gather outside home and work.
Al Sayer accelerates Caribou, Five Guys expansion
It’s no longer about being everywhere; it’s about being where it matters.
Shawarma Shack debuts healthier concept with Singapore launch
It will serve its signature wraps, rice meals, and salad boxes.
Dodo Brands banks on local flavours for global expansion
Local adaptation is at the heart of the multinational foodservice group.
Kudu refreshes brand with viral meals to win over young Saudis
Its mobile app has gained more than a million loyalty members in just nine months.
Gong cha adds dessert to hook Saudi customers
Each bowl is topped with tapioca pearls and its signature milk foam.
CHAGEE targets Japan and South Korea in Asia expansion push
The milk tea brand leans on ‘everyday luxury’ to shift perceptions around tea.
Gen Z drives Starbucks’ drink innovation
Only one of five beverage concepts survive the company’s testing process.
Dough Darlings opens first overseas store in Doha
Qatar’s growing appetite for handmade food made it an attractive entry point.
