Executive insights

Towards mutual growth: how the 4FINGERS-Mad Mex partnership broke past overseas expansion barriers

Brand execs elaborate on the value of knowledge sharing between their chains.

Towards mutual growth: how the 4FINGERS-Mad Mex partnership broke past overseas expansion barriers

Brand execs elaborate on the value of knowledge sharing between their chains.

Get to know Vijay Sethu, chairman of 4FINGERS

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

She says mobile internet access has evolved all aspects of life of a consumer – from eating habits and entertainment, to social sharing and shopping.

Restaurant designers must translate the business into something that is 'on brand': Mark McConnell of Mima Design

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

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

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 about.

QSRs need to connect the digital experience curve between generations: Kelvin Tan of A&W Restaurants International

Tan says great digital experiences mean very differently to baby-boomers, mid-age marketing directors, and the pool of younger marketing millennials.

Uber Eats general manager sees huge market potential in food delivery

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

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

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

2018 will see the launch of the second Deliveroo Editions in Asia.

QSRs scaling to compete with niche independent retailers: Jamaica Blue's food manager

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

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

Find out why he was chosen to sit at the Leaders’ Panel in the QSR Media Asia Conference.

Find out how Sarpino's uses various digital initiatives to engage with customers

Sarpino’s Singapore’s Greg Blakney has discussed with QSR Media the company’s expansion plans in India and the Middle East, as well its digital...