Exclusives

Global News Wrap Up: KFC UK runs low with gravy; Starbucks debuts reserve store concept in Seattle; Chipotle ditches sole burger site
Food Services
7 Mar 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan's Hummingbird Card Programme; McDonald's Singapore's Scrambled Egg Burgers; MOS Burger Japan's Cream Cheese Burger
Social media
7 Mar 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's lovin' real time adjustment of online ad spend with Google
Technology
5 Mar 18
In a world first, McDonald’s Singapore adjusts online ad spend in geographic zones by the minute based on kitchen demand.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC apologises for FCK-ing up; Dunkin' Donuts ramps up expansion in the US; Subway might upgrade its rewards programme
Food Services
28 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan introduced Sparkling drinks in 7-Eleven stores; McDonald's Singapore to launch Chocolate Pie; Jollibee to unveil new fries flavour
Social media
28 Feb 18
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Two in three online meal orders based on promo pricing
Food Services
26 Feb 18
And snacking at the office rather than lunch or dinner is the fastest growing segment for online food ordering in China.
Global News Wrap Up: Jollibee raises stake in Smashburger; Taco Bell's CEO steps down; Chicken and chip shortage hits KFC UK
Food Services
21 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Kyochon launches giveaway contest; KFC introduces floats; Starbucks unveils Pastel Collection
Social media
21 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Chocolate Black Tea; Krispy Kreme partners with Viber; MOS Burger introduces new offerings
Social media
14 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: Arby's and Buffalo merge to form Inspire Brands Inc; Yum Brands to invest $200m in Grubhub; Dunkin' Donuts pledges to remove foam cups
Food Services
14 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Global News Wrap Up: Panera offers 'clean consultant' services; Starbucks rolls out its own Visa Card; Wendy's calls out McDonald's for using frozen beef
Food Services
7 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Alice + Olivia collection; Pacific Coffee launches East meets West creations; Yellow Cab offers unlimited pizza
Social media
7 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: Burger King's Whopper Neutrality; Starbucks Coffee Company offers sick leave; Panera slams rivals for using fake eggs
Food Services
31 Jan 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Philippines' Valentine's Cards; The Pizza Company Cambodia's new Golden Coins Pizza; Burger King Singapore's two new offerings
Social media
31 Jan 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Inaugural QSR Media Asia Detpak Conference & Awards 2018 in Singapore
Food Services
25 Jan 18
Also in attendance were around 200 executives from top local and international QSR brands.
Connected consumers are rapidly changing the way foodservice operates: Jocelyn Cheung of Euromonitor
Executive insights
18 Jan 18
She says mobile internet access has evolved all aspects of life of a consumer – from eating habits and entertainment, to social sharing and...
Global News Wrap Up: Pizza Hut to introduce self-driving pizza cars; McDonald's to eliminate foam packaging; Jack in the Box CEO wants to replace cashiers with kiosks
Food Services
17 Jan 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Subway Singapore's new Buffalo Chicken Sub; Max's Corner Bakery offers Message Cakes; Starbucks Fruit Cup in Philippines' stores
Social media
17 Jan 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Developing a core menu continues to be hugely relevant: Richard Wallis of KFC Asia
Executive insights
16 Jan 18
Barriers to entry are much lower, so the importance of distinctiveness is amplified to ensure that brands can continue to cut through.
QSRs need to make the shift from Fast Food to Fast Good: Srikant Nayak of KFC Asia
Executive insights
15 Jan 18
He says consumers want to know where their food is coming from, what goes into it, how it is made – a good sense of what Fast Good is all...
QSRs need to connect the digital experience curve between generations: Kelvin Tan of A&W Restaurants International
Executive insights
10 Jan 18
Tan says great digital experiences mean very differently to baby-boomers, mid-age marketing directors, and the pool of younger marketing...
Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell expands executive roles; Dunkin' Donuts removes artificial doughnut dyes; Wendy's launches 4 for $4 deal
Food Services
10 Jan 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan's launches new Teavana addition; Burger King renovates other Singapore sites; Wendy's to launch in KKIA
Social media
10 Jan 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Uber Eats general manager sees huge market potential in food delivery
Executive insights
8 Jan 18
According to Chakravathy, restaurants are able to leverage by being part of the digital food delivery industry.
Here's why you must attend the QSR Media Asia Detpak Conference and Awards 2018
Food Services
21 Dec 17
Speakers include representatives from Google, Euromonitor International, NPD Group, KFC, Subway, and other major brands.
Global News Wrap Up: Burger King's Gift of Fire; KFC's refreshed collection in KFC Ltd; McDonald's vegan burger expands in Sweden
Food Services
20 Dec 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Din Tai Fung's first ever Xiaolongbao Bar; Wendy's new Frosty flavours; ChicKing's Grilled Hot Wings
Social media
20 Dec 17
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Middle income sector to leverage focus on wellness: Joongshik Wang of Ernst & Young
Executive insights
14 Dec 17
He sees an increasing demand for healtier food within the middle income class.
Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks' first augmented reality experience; PYMNTS' Restaurant Readiness Index; Taco Bell's biggest value push
Food Services
13 Dec 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Philippines introduces S'well bottles; Burger King revamps Alexandra store in Singapore; Mrs. Fields launches Christmas Jar
Social media
13 Dec 17
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
How the Now Economy is changing the foodservice industry: Gonzalo Olivera, founder of Food for Real
Executive insights
12 Dec 17
According to Olivera, the new generation of consumers don't want to deal with ‘compromise’.
Deliveroo Singapore's general manager reveals Editions kitchen expansion plan
Executive insights
7 Dec 17
2018 will see the launch of the second Deliveroo Editions in Asia.
Social Media Wrap Up: Wendy's Malaysia and DeliverEat's tie-up; Domino's Cheese Burst Deal; 4Fingers' limited edition Adidas Stan Smith
Social media
6 Dec 17
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: Arby's to buy Buffalo Wild Wings in $2.9b deal; Pizza Hut UK offers vegan cheese; Chipotle's CEO steps down
Food Services
6 Dec 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
How to better engage your front-line employees in today's industry: Bryden Toh of Food Republic Singapore - Breadtalk Group
Executive insights
29 Nov 17
Becoming the employer of choice is essential to win the war of talent.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan unveils new holiday card; Sizzler Thai introduces Sizzler Bar; Burger King Thailand launches Pork Whopper
Social media
29 Nov 17
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's Store No. 1 set for teardown; Chick-fil-A extends family-style meals; Just Eat slated for FTSE 100
Food Services
29 Nov 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
QSRs scaling to compete with niche independent retailers: Jamaica Blue's food manager
Executive insights
24 Nov 17
According to Danika Heslop, the lines between café, restaurant and fast casual are becoming very blurred.
Line between snacking and meals starts to blur, says Ken Chen of Focus Brands
Executive insights
23 Nov 17
He cited change in consumer preferences as the reason for the transition.
Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Burger King unveils new Cheesy Hashbrown; Starbucks releases new holiday merchandise; KFC introduces Chizza
Social media
22 Nov 17
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

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