In Focus
Jollibee to open first Japan branch in 2019
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.
Fast food chains fail to defeat local Vietnamese stalls
International fast food chains such as Burger King, Mcdonald’s, and Subway show underwhelming performance in Vietnam, as reported by Vietnam Net News.
McDonald's newest strategy: Fresh Beef Quarter Pounders
The fast food giant wants to offer fresh beef, made-to-order Quarter Pounder burgers by mid-2018.
2016: Year in Review
QSR Media's Year in Review looks at the big news of this year. Here is our summary of the most significant events and trends in the quick service and fast casual restaurant industry this year.
Euromonitor: McDonald's Moving to Franchise Model in Singapore and Malaysia
McDonald’s decision to move from a wholly-owned to development licensee model for Singapore and Malaysia.
Euromonitor: South Korea sets the standard for global solo dining trends
The international research firm explores the growing trend of solo dining and its prevalence in South Korea.
Restaurant chains are facing new conflicting demands from consumers, says research
According to a nine-country survey and more than 60 executive interviews.
Global Fast Food Market will be worth US$617.6 billion by 2019, research says
Transparency Market Research’s new market study on the global fast foods market delves into the trends and opportunities of the industry for the 2013-2019 period.
Yum! Brands Board of Directors greenlights the separation of Yum China
The process is set to end on October 31, 2016.
Here’s how Yum China is leveraging local investors for its spinoff
A USD 460m investment is on its way.
Singapore food delivery market headed to dangerous territory with exclusivity deals
Local competition watchdog says industry competitiveness is at risk.
Singapore food delivery market headed to dangerous territory with exclusivity deals
Local competition watchdog says industry competitiveness is at risk.
Is China the next big thing for Asia's fast food giants?
Waning consumer demand isn't dampening operators' appetites.
Here's why Singapore’s food chains are ditching cash payments
Pizza Hut, Food Republic have embraced contactless payments.
Japan bucks global QSR uptrend with flat traffic growth in Q1
Only its dominant retail foodservice segment saw improvement.
Here’s how Tata-Starbucks plans to dominate India’s hot drinks market
It will offer Indian single-origin coffee in the US.
Can Krispy Kreme, Burger King capture the Indian palate in 2016?
Middle-class consumers’ increasing spending power is key.
Commentary
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