Franchising
Chatime expects to have 35 outlets in Japan by end-2019
Chatime expects to have 35 outlets in Japan by end-2019
One of their outlets in Osaka has reported sales of more than 2,000 cups per day.
Popeyes reveals plan to open more than 1,500 restaurants in China
The chicken chain is the latest international brand to enter the growing market.
Ten Ren's Tea to close all 24 outlets in Vietnam
The Taiwanese tea chain once planned to have 40 stores in the country by end-2018.
JUMBO Seafood opens first outlet in South Korea
The opening brings their total restaurant network across Asia to 18.
Burger King Singapore reaches 50-store milestone
The chain is celebrating the opening with a “Hug The Pillar” challenge.
Wake Cup Coffee & Eatery opens first outlet in India
This also marks the Indonesian coffee chain’s international debut.
Jollibee, US-based Panda Group create joint venture firm to put up Panda Express stores in the Philippines
The American-Chinese restaurant chain has more than 2,100 locations globally.
Five Guys' first Singapore outlet to open at Plaza Singapura
The outlet is slated to open in the fourth quarter of this year.
Texas Chicken Malaysia opens first drive-thru in Klang Valley
The new outlet in Sunway Mentari is the chain’s second drive-thru in the country.
Devyani International buys 61 KFC outlets In India
It acquired 13 restaurants in Kerala and Goa last year.
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Milksha opens first outlet in Singapore
The brand is known for its honey-infused pearls.
% Arabica Coffee to launch first Singapore outlet
The chain is targeting to open in 313 Somerset and Jewel Changi Airport next.
Mos Burger continues Southeast Asia expansion with 50-store plan in the Philippines
It is one of many Japanese chains that want to increase their presence in China and Southeast Asia due to foreign demand.
Hot Dog On A Stick unveils first China store
20 more stores are slated to open in Shanghai.
Tim Hortons inks franchise deal in Thailand
A localised food menu is expected to be featured in the market.
Starbucks Malaysia opens new store in Juru
It is the chain’s ninth drive-thru in the Northern Region.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh to make its way in Taiwan
BreadTalk Group subsidiary Food Republic Taiwan will hold the franchise rights to develop the brand.
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