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Asia 2024: Year in Review

Asia 2024: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the Asian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
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How can technology address food wastage challenge in India’s foodservice industry?

Analysts say leveraging tech can help with food wastage whilst promoting sustainability.

99 Pancakes eyes sales jump amidst Indian expansion

The restaurant’s growth will be financed by its most recent funding round.

Gong cha counts on decadent drinks to capture Middle East market

The bubble tea trend is growing in the region, where the climate keeps it popular year-round.

Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul

Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.

Chatime revamps Philippine menu in face of ‘boba’ bubble burst

It wants to go beyond just bubble tea by relaunching its smoothie line.

Why China’s coffee industry is booming

Chinese coffee chains are rapidly expanding into lower-tier cities, sparking fierce price wars. 

How KFC Singapore’s new marketing director plans to embrace tech 

Jaslyn Lam has 18 years of marketing experience under her belt.

McDonald’s top YouGov SG and MY QSR rankings for 2024

The restaurant had an index score of 31.9 and 27.3 in both countries, respectively. 

Here's how ZUS Coffee plans to spend its $57.7m raise

The fresh funds will be used to reignite international expansion.

Dairy Queen steers clear of China’s restaurant mid-market

It is also shunning a price war in the burger space, opting to go premium.

Nothing Before Coffee eyes $4m raise to disrupt India’s coffee scene

The homegrown brand has already outlined its plans to build 400 stores across the country. 

Bacha Coffee presents a sensory journey in Indonesia

Bacha Coffee Plaza Senayan features a boutique that showcases over 200 varieties of 100% Arabica coffee.

Har Har Chicken! eyes mass market appeal in taste and branding

The brand was developed to cater to on-the-go Singaporean diners.

Inside McDonald’s $206m supply chain hub in China

This is a joint project between four of McDonald’s China’s major suppliers