Franchising

Yoshinoya enters the Indian market
17 Apr 18
The brand has recently set up Yoshinoya India Pvt.
Chicken Cottage launches second outlet in Malaysia
4 Apr 18
The brand has expanded its operations by opening in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI).
FAT Brands partners with Deelish Brands to expand across Singapore
2 Apr 18
The partnership will see the development of Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express restaurants within the next three years, the first of which will...
Borneo Oil to launch 40 Broasted by SugarBun kiosks in Malaysia
28 Mar 18
There will be 20 sites in Sabah, 15 in Peninsular Malaysia, and five in Sarawak.
New York-based Black Tap Craft to launch in Singapore
22 Mar 18
The opening of Black Tap Singapore will mark the New York import's first foray into Asia.
QSR operator Central Restaurants Group sets up Bt10b fund for expansion
21 Mar 18
It is aiming to grow its share in Thailand’s Bt140 billion food chain segment over five years.
Can single-unit owners survive the franchising war?
19 Mar 18
Operators are slammed with uncertainty and increased volatility.
BreadTalk forms joint ventures to operate bakeries in China
14 Mar 18
The joint ventures will run Wu Pao Chun bakeries in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
Wingstop to expand in Indonesia with 6 further outlets
14 Mar 18
The decision is driven by its confidence over its business prospects in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.
Marine Harvest to open 2,000 salmon-only fast food outlets in China
14 Mar 18
It believes this will help expand demand for the farmed fish among the country’s growing middle class.
Longreach Group to acquire Japanese chain Kohikan
14 Mar 18
The Longreach Group sees the potential to expand into high growth Asian markets.
Oz-based Oporto to enter Singapore in April 2018
9 Mar 18
It plans to roll out 10 restaurants in the next five years.
KFC Indonesia to roll out in Pertamina's petrol station
7 Mar 18
The partnership is in line with Pertamina’s strategy to offer non-fuel services at Pasti Prima stations.
TenRen Tea to open further eight sites by 2020
7 Mar 18
It plans to use the 65.6% of IPO proceeds to open new outlets and widen its retail footprint.
India's Himalaya Food International forays into fast food
7 Mar 18
It launched its first fast food brand BURGERS'N'FRIES in Delhi-NCR.
Jollibee expands in Hong Kong with two new openings
28 Feb 18
Jollibee’s seventh and eighth stores opened in Tsuen Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively.
Which brand will fare in Japan's burger battle?
14 Feb 18
Fast food chains in Japan are launching the biggest expansion wave in decades.
Cold Stone Creamery to expand in Malaysia
13 Feb 18
It plans to open 10 stores in Malaysia within the next five years.
Burger King unveils largest Singapore outlet in Heartbeat@Bedok
7 Feb 18
The 5,281 square feet and 239-seat restaurant features a quiet study corner with electric plugs and free Wi-Fi.
Texas Chicken expands in Indonesia with two new outlets
7 Feb 18
PT. Quick Serve Indonesia plans more opening this 2018.
Jollibee Vietnam hits 100-store milestone
31 Jan 18
Jollibee Vietnam has launched its 100th store in the Mekong Delta, city of Can Tho.
Yum China launches two Taco Bell locations in Shanghai
31 Jan 18
Following the opening of the two stores, the brand expects to open a restaurant in Feng Sheng Li, a shopping precinct.
Papa John's opens pop-up store in PyeongChang
31 Jan 18
Located on the first floor of AM Hotel, the pop-up location is set to run until March 18.
McDonald's Philippines sees continued expansion in 2018
17 Jan 18
The chain plans to surpass its present store count of 570 with a potential target of 600 stores this 2018.
Shakey's Pizza plans to open further 20 stores in 2018
17 Jan 18
Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc ended the year opening 24 new stores in 2017, ahead of its target of 20.
SM Retail Inc. acquires Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.
17 Jan 18
The Philippine Competition Commission has approved the acquisition by SM Retail Inc.
Starbucks Coffee Korea Co. opens flagship store in Central Seoul
17 Jan 18
The Jongro store features a “Grand Bar” measuring 82 feet, making it the largest stand-alone bar at any Starbucks across South Korea...
CPRL to reopen 84 McDonald's outlets in east India
10 Jan 18
In the last week of December, 84 outlets in north and east India had to shut down.
US-based Potbelly Sandwich Restaurant enters India
20 Dec 17
The Potbelly Corp of USA signed a franchise agreement for 20 restaurants in 5 years.
McDonald's targets to open 450 restaurants in Malaysia by 2025
13 Dec 17
The company aims to offer 10,000 jobs across the country.
Texas Chicken launches flagship site in Kuala Lumpur
13 Dec 17
The new restaurant is the first in the global system to debut the concept of Tex Cafe.
Starbucks eyes expansion in hospital, subway space in Thailand
29 Nov 17
The company plans to open at least 40 stores in Bangkok and upcountry next year.
Jollibee to expand in Indonesia with 150 stores
29 Nov 17
It also announced plans to open a further 15 stores in Singapore.
Guzman y Gomez expands in Tokyo
22 Nov 17
It will open its new Shibuya store on November 15.
Starbucks launches new store in China every day
22 Nov 17
According to news sources, Street analysts are worried about cannibalization.
McDonald's to launch first location in Hanoi
15 Nov 17
The site has been confirmed to open at 2 Hang Bai Street.
KFC expands in India
8 Nov 17
It has launched its first store in Kohima, Nagaland.
Dairy Queen to launch first flagship store in Korea
1 Nov 17
It is set to open on November 4 in the University District of Daehangno, Northern Seoul.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises to take full control of Japan business
25 Oct 17
The company has agreed to pay AU$42m (US$32.4m) for the acquisition.
Find out more about Pizza Capers' move to take a bite out of the Indian pizza market
25 Oct 17
QSR Media Asia has reached out to Mike Gilbert, Chief Executive - International of Retail Food Group, to discuss its Indian expansion, and how...

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