In Focus

Restaurant receipts in Hong Kong shrink in 2019 for first time in 16 years

The results came as the city suffers its first annual recession in a decade.

McDonald's, Starbucks, KFC shut China stores amidst coronavirus outbreak

Currently, the death toll has reached over a hundred with 4,500 confirmed infections.

After overtaking Starbucks in China, Luckin Coffee continues aggressive streak with vending machines, JV roasting plant

The chain says the new channels are part of its “omnichannel customer traffic network”.

2019: Year in Review

We look back at the highs and lows of the Asian multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.

Yoshinoya, Maxim's hit hard by social unrest in Hong Kong

Some outlets have been boycotted and vandalised.

AirAsia opens flagship Santan restaurant, cafe

The company aims to have 100 outlets within the next three to five years.

Café de Coral Group posts 34.5% profit loss

The profit loss came despite a slight increase by 1.6% in revenues.

Partnering with aggregators a “must” for QSRs: Burger King China CEO Ekrem Ozer

He also sees potential in diversifying restaurant formats with the aid of delivery partners.

How a financial and hospitality tycoon is planning to shake up Singapore's fast casual restaurant industry

Find out how a businessman from New Jersey plans to make Deelish Brands a household name throughout Southeast Asia.

Burger King India seeks US$56m in IPO

Its local operator plans to have 325 stores by end-2020.

KFC bolsters Yum China's Q3 performance

Its CEO says it will continue to build on the chain’s “resilient business model”.

Burger King opens 3,000th restaurant in Asia-Pacific

More than half were opened in the last five years.

Fast food outlets generate 10% sales growth in Singapore

Total sales value of food & beverage services was estimated at SG$916m.