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F&B firms turn to smart vending machines as closures mount

The government is looking into developing 'automated kitchens'

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.

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.

Wendy’s bets on FreshAI as QSRs boost tech investments

The AI agent helps the fast-food chain cut wait times and boost order accuracy.

GOPIZZA rides K-wave with street food, dessert push in India

It plans to enter North and West India in the next two quarters.

Yum China champions smart restaurant management

Automation is expected to power the company’s expansion across China.