Franchising
Dippin' Dots, Doc Popcorn set to debut in China
Dippin' Dots, Doc Popcorn set to debut in China
The brands target to have 10 locations by May 2019.
Tealive to open 500 stores in China within three years
The Malaysian tea brand's expansion plan resulted from a joint venture with two Chinese companies.
Founder Bak Kut Teh opens first site in Vietnam
The Singaporean restaurant chain was established in 1978. Founder Bak Kut Teh has officially opened its first outlet in Vietnam, located on Ho Chi...
Jollibee eyes Canadian expansion, plans to open 100 sites in five years
The Filipino fast food chain says the country is a significant part of their North American expansion plan.
Taco Bell “just getting started” on APAC expansion, says their int'l president
The global brand currently has 67 sites in the aforementioned region.
Fatburger and Buffalo's Express advance co-branding strategy, set to open five new sites across Indonesia
The co-branded restaurants will be located in Bali and Jakarta. Continuing its Asian expansion, Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express announced that it has...
My Melody Café unveils first site in Singapore
This is the first café in the island-nation themed after the Sanrio character. My Melody Café has opened its first-ever site in Singapore, located at...
First Tsui Wah site in Singapore set to open on June 15
The soon-to-open coffee shop-style outlet is located at Clarke Quay. Tsui Wah has announced that it will open its first site in Singapore on June 15...
BreadTalk Group to introduce two tea beverage brands in Singapore and Thailand
They will do this through a joint venture with Shenzhen Pindao.
Starbucks Thailand reopens Reserve store
It is now the coffee brand’s biggest store in the country.
Starbucks to open 20 branches in Myanmar
Hong Kong’s Coffee Concepts won the rights to open the coffee brand in the country. The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) has officially permitted...
Starbucks to double China stores to 6,000 by the end of 2022
It also reaffirmed $20 million five-year commitment to social impact programs.
Jollibee invests SG$45m to acquire the Tim Ho Wan franchise in APAC
The venture is said to eventually allow substantial control of the master franchise for Asia Pacific.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's banks on digital transformation; Malaysia's QSR Brands mulls $509.6m IPO; Chipotle now offers delivery in 1,500 US sites
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Don Chicken Vietnam to expand across Hanoi
Don Chicken Vietnam is planning to expand its Hanoi portfolio through franchising.
7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 60% of Café Decoral for $150,354
The deal in which Convenience Shopping will subscribe to 123,004 ordinary shares of Café Decoral is set to be completed by mid 2018.
Fatburger launches second Philippine site
The brand has announced its newest location in SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
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