In Focus
Chinese F&B brands eye SEA as next battleground
Chinese F&B brands eye SEA as next battleground
60 Chinese brands opened a total of 6,100 outlets in SEA last December.
Low rents lure F&B brands to Hong Kong
Food and beverage account for 71% of new foreign retail entrants, according to JLL.
Burger King Japan partners with Kyoto rice producer for innovative Whopper
The menu features a uniquely developed 'special rice patty'.
Asia 2024: Year in Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the Asian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
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.
SEA foodservice market to reach US$349.05b in 2029
It is expected to reach a CAGR of 12.65%.
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.
3 in 5 Hong Kong restaurants anticipate surge in takeaway due to hot weather
21% planned to adjust their menu.
