Executive insights
Wingstop bets on core menu, global tech push
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.
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.
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.
Mammy Pancake tempts UK with sweet desserts
The London location is set to open in June, with 10 more sites in the pipeline.
Grab helps users find new food spots for their next dinner out
The app’s 5-star badge has become a trusted marker for users seeking high-quality dining.
Yolk Brands bets on burger, chicken for global expansion
Pickl and BonBird are going places in the next half decade.
Pizza Hut Taiwan taps Gen Z to build hype
It is part of a strategy that ditches traditional marketing in favour of virality.
Dave’s Hot Chicken sales cook
It eyes 150 more franchise commitments this year.
Dark kitchens starting to lose their appeal
Companies prefer to build physical restaurants especially if they have the capital.
GoTo Foods eyes 400 franchise stores in Asia
The company seeks to expand its franchise in India, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
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