Franchising

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.

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.