Executive insights

Samosa Singh brings order to Indian street food scene

Making deep-fried pastries that look and taste the same each day requires skillful hands.
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Momos to launch AI-powered ‘co-workers’ for QSRs

Artificial intelligence is no longer just an efficiency tool; it is essential for survival.

Bread Ahead eyes Philippines as springboard to Southeast Asia

The London-based bakery will open 15 branches in the country.

Church’s Texas Chicken turns to data for growth

The US fast-food chain evaluates what customers want and how much they are willing to pay.

Silk. mixes cultural roots and local tastes

The company plans to open five more stores in Hong Kong and another in Thailand this year.

Saladstop! sees money in going ‘green’

All new outlets in Singapore will be net-zero, with similar plans for Hong Kong.

Single-serving GOPIZZA scales up with smart tech

It plans to open as many as 2,000 outlets this year.

99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast

The company seeks to reach 40 Indian cities by year-end from 25 now.

Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion

The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.

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.

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.

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

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

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.