Franchising
Shakey's Pizza plans to open further 20 stores in 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.
Texas Chicken launches flagship site in Kuala Lumpur
The new restaurant is the first in the global system to debut the concept of Tex Cafe.
Starbucks eyes expansion in hospital, subway space in Thailand
The company plans to open at least 40 stores in Bangkok and upcountry next year.
Jollibee to expand in Indonesia with 150 stores
It also announced plans to open a further 15 stores in Singapore.
Guzman y Gomez expands in Tokyo
It will open its new Shibuya store on November 15.
Starbucks launches new store in China every day
According to news sources, Street analysts are worried about cannibalization.
McDonald's to launch first location in Hanoi
The site has been confirmed to open at 2 Hang Bai Street.
KFC expands in India
It has launched its first store in Kohima, Nagaland.
Dairy Queen to launch first flagship store in Korea
It is set to open on November 4 in the University District of Daehangno, Northern Seoul.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises to take full control of Japan business
The company has agreed to pay AU$42m (US$32.4m) for the acquisition.
Find out more about Pizza Capers' move to take a bite out of the Indian pizza market
QSR Media Asia has reached out to Mike Gilbert, Chief Executive - International of Retail Food Group, to discuss its Indian expansion, and how Pizza...
Ippudo looks to expand to 300 outlets in 20 countries
The mission is to bring bowls of Ippudo’s ramen to more locales around the world.
Commentary
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties