Franchising
TenRen Tea to open further eight sites by 2020
TenRen Tea to open further eight sites by 2020
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
It launched its first fast food brand BURGERS'N'FRIES in Delhi-NCR.
Jollibee expands in Hong Kong with two new openings
Jollibee’s seventh and eighth stores opened in Tsuen Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively.
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Cold Stone Creamery to expand in Malaysia
It plans to open 10 stores in Malaysia within the next five years.
Burger King unveils largest Singapore outlet in Heartbeat@Bedok
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
PT. Quick Serve Indonesia plans more opening this 2018.
Jollibee Vietnam hits 100-store milestone
Jollibee Vietnam has launched its 100th store in the Mekong Delta, city of Can Tho.
Yum China launches two Taco Bell locations in Shanghai
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
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
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
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.
The Philippine Competition Commission has approved the acquisition by SM Retail Inc. of Goldilocks Bakeshop Inc.
Starbucks Coffee Korea Co. opens flagship store in Central Seoul
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
In the last week of December, 84 outlets in north and east India had to shut down.
US-based Potbelly Sandwich Restaurant enters India
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
The company aims to offer 10,000 jobs across the country.
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