Franchising
Popeyes China to open first store in Shanghai next week
Popeyes China to open first store in Shanghai next week
The move is part of its larger plan to have over 1,500 restaurants in the country.
Yum China sticks to dine-in, expansion plans post-virus
The company turned a profit despite being hard-hit by the pandemic.
McDonald's Singapore extends closure of restaurants
The chain was supposed to reopen stores by 5 May.
McDonald's Singapore suspends all operations until 4 May
The chain employs more than 10,000 staff.
Marrybrown waives franchise royalty fees for three months as Malaysia extends movement control order
It will also support franchisees by talking to landlords regarding rent reductions.
McDonald's Hong Kong limits dine-in services to curb virus risk
Customers can still order takeaways or order via McDelivery.
Jamie's Italian shuts Hong Kong, Taiwan stores amidst COVID-19 outbreak
The UK-based restaurant has already been bogged down by the social unrest in Hong Kong.
First Applebee's in India scheduled to open in late 2020
Additional openings are planned over the next seven years.
Jollibee padlocks 14 Yonghe King restaurants in Hubei, China due to coronavirus outbreak
The stores represent less than 1% of the company’s total store network.
Jollibee opens US stores in Hawaii, Florida
The two recent openings bring the chain’s US store number to 41.
Nayuki eyes US, Japan expansion
The Chinese fresh fruit tea brand runs 400 tea shops across China and three outlets in Singapore.
Mapo Galmaegi set to open in Pakistan
It currently has 37 international stores in six countries, including the US and Singapore. Korean barbeque chain Mapo Galmaegi is set to launch in...
Blimpie eyes five more stores in Singapore by 2025
Its first outlet in the Lion City opened in Tampines last year.
Starbucks Vietnam unveils nature-inspired outlet
The new store in Hung Yen Province features glass walls and a combination of bricks and wood interior.
Yum China opens its first franchised KFC gas station outlet
The launch will immediately follow a second gas station restaurant opening on 23 December.
Chili's launches flagship Vietnam restaurant: report
The new store features the brand’s menu specialties: burgers, ribs and fajitas.
Thai JV in talks with Taco Bell to expand in four markets: report
Siam Taco plans to open five more Taco Bell in Bangkok and other cities after opening four stores since 2018.
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