Executive insights

Shake Shack has “big plans for Asia”, CEO says

It plans to open 35 to 40 new locations globally in fiscal 2021.

Shake Shack has “big plans for Asia”, CEO says

It plans to open 35 to 40 new locations globally in fiscal 2021.

Jollibee targets foreign expansion, acquisitions after COVID losses

CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong now expects half of sales to come from outside of the Philippines by 2025.

Tealive's parent company wants to be the region's largest drink operator, CEO says

Bryan Loo talks to QSR Media about the bubble tea’s ‘virtual drive-thrus’, his long-term vision for the stores and planned acquisitions.

Cafe de Coral maintains buy rating from Jeffries

Analysts from the firm expect the chain to be “one of the first segments to recover from the outbreak”.

APAC restaurant leaders converge in QSR Media's webinar on the customer experience

Speakers stressed the need to put the customer first in the CX cycle.

Pizza Hut India MD Merrill Pereyra: Treat aggregators as partners

Pereyra, who assumed the position four months ago, cautioned chains from refusing to do business with aggregators.

E-commerce, geolocation amongst factors shaping the QSR scene: Euromonitor International

Research Manager Ivan Uzunov says that adapting to consumer demands in the age of Internet of Things has led to evolving business models.

Partnering with aggregators a “must” for QSRs: Burger King China CEO Ekrem Ozer

He also sees potential in diversifying restaurant formats with the aid of delivery partners.

How a financial and hospitality tycoon is planning to shake up Singapore's fast casual restaurant industry

Find out how a businessman from New Jersey plans to make Deelish Brands a household name throughout Southeast Asia.

What do investment firms look for in a QSR brand?

Experts from Archipelago Capital Partners, Everstone Capital and TBV Capital weigh in.

The key principles in franchising in Asia, according to QSR Brands, Subway, and Myanma Food for Thought

The spotlight for global economic growth is shifting to the East. How can you utilise effective franchising to seize the opportunity?

The two key approaches to a healthy company culture

In the QSR industry, company culture defines a brand in more ways than one.

How storytelling can build a stronger connection with your customers

Even in the QSR world, the key to branding is parallel to the story your company wants to tell.

The rise of the health-conscious consumer, and what it means for QSRs

Execs from healthy eating chains give insights on product development and how technology helps in finding demand.

Adapting to Southeast Asia's ‘booming' restaurant sector

Execs from three of the region’s biggest QSRs elaborate on what it takes to succeed in Southeast Asia.

How you can use buyer psychology to create a competitive pricing strategy

Simon-Kucher explains why brands should put consumers first in determining pricing.