Fast casual

Japan Foods inks joint venture agreement to launch Michelin-starred ramen brand in Hong Kong
13 Aug 19
Konjiki Hototogisu is set to open by end-2019.
Pacific Coffee opens store in Citylink Plaza
4 Jul 19
The chain is offering a discount to celebrate the opening.
Afuri opens first store in Singapore
3 Jul 19
The Japanese ramen chain was founded in 2001.
Pronto Caffe & Bar unveils first Singapore store
13 Jun 19
The casual dining chain has plans to open more outlets in the country.
Hard Rock Cafe to open first store in Kyoto
13 Jun 19
This will be the chain’s ninth branch in Japan.
Shakey's expands portfolio with two food chains
3 Jun 19
The company wants 20 new stores by end-2019.
In-N-Out holds one-day pop-up in Beijing
15 May 19
The pop-up store was located at Las Coffee in 798 Art District.
Five Guys reportedly planning to open in Singapore
15 May 19
This will be the American burger chain’s second outlet in Asia.
Fore Coffee eyes 100 more stores in Indonesia
15 Apr 19
The brand currently has 35 sites across Jakarta.
JUMBO Seafood outlet opens at Jewel Changi Airport
12 Apr 19
The company also launched two new dining concepts at Far East Square.
VeganBurg now serving the Impossible Burger in Singapore
3 Apr 19
It is now the first plant-based QSR in the country to serve the vegan-friendly patty.
Bonchon opens another US site
21 Mar 19
The new location is located in Seattle.
U.S. fast casual chain Wing Zone eyes more Philippine outlets
21 Feb 19
The brand has more than 80 locations across the globe.
Singapore investment firm Yoma Strategic to buy 65% stake in Myanmar restaurant chain YKKO
12 Feb 19
YKKO is known for its “Kyay-OH” noodle dish, which contributes to the majority of the company’s sales.
Burger and Lobster set to open in Singapore
6 Feb 19
This will be the London-based restaurant chain’s fifth Asian market following UAE, Thailand, Malaysia and Kuwait.
TGI Fridays' Indian partner eyes funding to boost expansion
19 Dec 18
The US casual dining chain aims to launch smaller store formats across the country.
Jumbo Seafood opens new store in Singapore
13 Dec 18
This marks as their 17th branch across Asia, following an opening in China.
Mango Tree opens two new outlets in Japan
6 Dec 18
They now have 24 stores in the country.
How the Loco Group plans to differentiate their upcoming Mexican fast casual concept
8 Nov 18
The company plans to stay ahead of the competition by focusing on customer experience.
Casual Dining Group to launch in United Arab Emirates
5 Nov 18
The company who owns the Bella Italia and Las Iguanas brands is also looking to expand in more markets in Asia, Europe and North Africa.
VeganBurg to roll out expansion plan in Indonesia
18 Oct 18
The plant-based burger chain will be continuing their Southeast Asia expansion following its launch in Singapore.
Shake Shack to launch in three Asian markets on 2019
11 Oct 18
The chain is just one of the US burger brands looking to ramp up its growth in the said continent.
Fatburger opens first Singapore site in Kinex
12 Sep 18
Another outlet will soon open in Velocity at Novena Square.
Japanase pancake chain Chibo plans Asia expansion
15 Aug 18
They are also adding halal options to their menu.
Shake Shack debuts Hong Kong restaurant
9 May 18
It opened at the IFC Mall in Central District, Hong Kong.
UK-based PizzaExpress opens in the Philippines
7 Feb 18
The first outlet is located at Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Fast casual brand Pizza Cucinova to enter Japan
13 Dec 17
Pizza Cucinova will launch 15 restaurants in Japan via a partnership with KADOYA.
Max's Group partners with Globe to offer e-payments
29 Nov 17
The GCash scan-to-pay system will be available in at least 50 stores by the end of November.
Here's why Shake Shack fever continues to grip South Korea
14 Sep 16
It served about 1,500 people on opening day.
Ajisen China's H1 profits skyrocket 506.2% to about USD 86.52m
31 Aug 16
Thanks to prudent new store launches.
Can Krispy Kreme, Burger King capture the Indian palate in 2016?
22 Jun 16
Middle-class consumers’ increasing spending power is key.
JFC snaps up 30% stake in Happy Bee worth US$10.4m
8 Apr 16
It’s trying to support its Yonghe King business’ growth.
Can Jumbo survive in China’s crowded foodservice market?
8 Apr 16
Operating leverage will be a key factor.

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