Franchising
Affinity to buy Burger King's Japan franchise rights from Lotte Group
Affinity to buy Burger King's Japan franchise rights from Lotte Group
The agreement will further strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jollibee Food Corp to accelerate expansion in China, US
The company is on track to double its profit in the five years through 2019.
McDonald's shifts focus on China market
It eyes taking advantage of the growing middle income population.
Burger King India to launch 35 new outlets
The burger chain is situated in 28 cities at present.
Shake Shack targets Mainland China
The company has confirmed its first Mainland China store in Shanghai by 2019.
US-based White Castle arrives in China
It opened two stores in Shanghai this summer.
Breadtalk Group's profit up 62% to US$1.5m in Q2
It followed an 18.7% rise in other income to $5.68 million.
McDonald's, CITIC to launch China development plan
They will add 2,000 restaurants in the country in the next five years.
Pizza Capers arrives in the Indian market
The launch sets the platform for further international growth for the brand.
Shakey's ramps up expansion in the Philippines
It will start to further expand into the Visayas and Mindanao region.
McDonald's Malaysia to invest more than $326m on expansion
The fast food brand will invest RM1.4 billion to increase the number of its outlets to 450 by 2025.
Shake Shack set to open at Hong Kong in 2018
The move is a bid to expand the brand’s footprint in Asia.
McDonald's Malaysia to double its store number by 2025
The fast-food chain is setting its sight on aggressive expansion as it attempts to catch up on rivals.
A&W to relaunch in Singapore in 2018
The American fast-food chain made its debut in Singapore in 1966.
Jollibee to open first Japan branch in 2019
After making headway in Vietnam, the fast food behemoth is set to launch its first store in Japan in two years.
Starbucks keeps losing high-end market in China, APAC
Starbucks continues to receive underwhelming response in China and the Asian Pacific.
UK-based Southern Fried Chicken to launch its first store in Asia
The franchise will invest ₹100 crore ($15.49M) in the first two years through master franchises across twenty markets.
Commentary
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties