Executive insights

Why fast food giants and niche players alike have plenty of space to grow in China
14 Feb 19
Execs from Subway, FOCUS Brands, and Euromonitor International offer their take on cracking the evolving market.
Digitally native restaurants the “real evolution of technology” in foodservice, Little Caesars says
7 Feb 19
By 2022, the QSR industry in Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest growth rate in any region.
Get to know Vijay Sethu, chairman of 4FINGERS
28 Sep 18
The Singapore-based fast food chain is eyeing to create a F&B portfolio with "global scalability".
Connected consumers are rapidly changing the way foodservice operates: Jocelyn Cheung of Euromonitor
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...
Restaurant designers must translate the business into something that is 'on brand': Mark McConnell of Mima Design
18 Jan 18
He says a restaurant’s success is as much about the diners' experience than just simply the food they eat.
Developing a core menu continues to be hugely relevant: Richard Wallis of KFC Asia
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
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
10 Jan 18
Tan says great digital experiences mean very differently to baby-boomers, mid-age marketing directors, and the pool of younger marketing...
Uber Eats general manager sees huge market potential in food delivery
8 Jan 18
According to Chakravathy, restaurants are able to leverage by being part of the digital food delivery industry.
Middle income sector to leverage focus on wellness: Joongshik Wang of Ernst & Young
14 Dec 17
He sees an increasing demand for healtier food within the middle income class.
How the Now Economy is changing the foodservice industry: Gonzalo Olivera, founder of Food for Real
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
7 Dec 17
2018 will see the launch of the second Deliveroo Editions in Asia.
How to better engage your front-line employees in today's industry: Bryden Toh of Food Republic Singapore - Breadtalk Group
29 Nov 17
Becoming the employer of choice is essential to win the war of talent.
QSRs scaling to compete with niche independent retailers: Jamaica Blue's food manager
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
23 Nov 17
He cited change in consumer preferences as the reason for the transition.
Get to know Josh Bell, the general manager of Guzman y Gomez in Singapore
21 Nov 17
Find out why he was chosen to sit at the Leaders’ Panel in the QSR Media Asia Conference.
Malls losing relevance to food retailers as aggregators move in: Steen Puggaard, CEO 4FINGERS
21 Nov 17
Its adapt or die as consumer spending habits change.
Find out how Sarpino's uses various digital initiatives to engage with customers
27 Sep 17
Sarpino’s Singapore’s Greg Blakney has discussed with QSR Media the company’s expansion plans in India and the Middle East, as...
Find out more about 4FINGERS' expansion plans in Malaysia
23 Aug 17
The company is set to launch 20 outlets in Malaysia over the next four to five years.
Here’s how Sakae Sushi’s founder brought Japanese cuisine to Singapore plates
20 Apr 16
Douglas Foo unveils secrets to innovatively dominating the industry.
Get to know the man behind 4Fingers Crispy Chicken’s aggressive growth
11 Apr 16
CEO Steen Puggaard reveals his recipe for QSR success.

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