Executive insights
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.
Jollibee Group expands global reach through foreign acquisitions
System-wide sales growth in foreign countries has overtaken the expansion back home.
Samosa Singh brings order to Indian street food scene
Making deep-fried pastries that look and taste the same each day requires skillful hands.
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.
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