In Focus

The agreement calls for 19 locations over the next nine years.

The site features a fully-automated ordering experience and 40-seater dine-in space.

The nation's largest fast food company continues to see a "huge space" for growth.

Customers can enjoy more than 100 unique coffee and tea beverages and merchandise exclusively available at the coffee giant's newest Reserve Roastery in Tokyo.

The company says they have gained "strong momentum" through their joint ventures and partnerships.

Total sales value was estimated at SG$925 million, with growth felt across the board.

Its foodservice market is slated to grow over 10% in the next five years.

The company plans to open 600 to 650 outlets during FY 2019.

The chicken chain is the first restaurant brand in the country to provide this service.

The coffee giant’s largest Reserve store in Southeast Asia also includes a farm for customers to witness the coffee-making process.

The total consideration for the proposed acquisition is at SG$150,000.

Robot waiters, ‘future’ stores, and a brewing coffee war in China are some of the highlights during the past 12 months.

The group aims to continue in improving customer experience and expand in Hong Kong and China.

Consumers prefer to buy at canteens, convenience stores and full-service restaurants.

The fast food operator also introduced the fully-automated dessert station in Suzhou.

They also partnered with Uber Eats Japan and LINE in order to strengthen their digital services. Starbucks is looking to ramp up its expansion in Japan, eyeing 1,700 stores by the end of 2021.