In Focus
Luckin Coffee now bigger than Starbucks in China
The scandal-tainted startup is staging a comeback.
‘Best of both worlds’: This Singaporean F&B group is meeting post-COVID expectations by franchising their virtual brands
GD Group’s Randall Ang expounds on the value of their virtual brand portfolio.
Subway inks master franchise deal to triple West Malaysia growth
The announcement is also part of Subway’s APAC hopes to double its current network of restaurants in the region from about 3,300 to over 6,000 in the next five years.
Grab is testing food delivery with a self-driving car
The Island A.H.B.O.I. vehicle is also designed to be weather-proof and features built-in food warming and cooling technology.
Hong Kong restaurants slightly more optimistic as social distancing restrictions relax
Extending dine-in hours and providing additional subsidies to affected restaurants are considered the ‘most effective’ measures by the government to support the F&B industry.
Singapore’s delivery riders are highly satisfied with work but most are “excluded” in future policy talks
A new study reveals riders are not in favour of industry changes that could “potentially disrupt the autonomy they currently enjoy.”
Singapore's food inflation eases to 2.3% in February
Lower inflation for non-cooked food offset higher inflation for prepared meals.
Dairy Queen to open 600 more stores in China by 2030
The chain already has over 1,100 restaurants in the market.
McDonald’s, Starbucks to shut down Russia operations
The QSR giants join a list of brands that are suspending any presence in the country during its invasion of Ukraine.
Mental, physical health concerns resulting in bigger delivery appetite in Hong Kong: survey
60% of Hong Kongers now see food delivery “as a necessity”, Deliveroo said.
Subway inks master franchise deal to open over 700 restaurants in Thailand
The sandwich chain is aggressively doubling its current network of restaurants in the region to over 6,000 in the next five years.
Yum China grows sales despite Delta outbreaks
Net income increased 26% to US$990 million.
Starbucks China sees 14% dip in Q1 sales
The coffee giant’s global CEO acknowledged the impact of soaring inflation, higher worker costs and the impact of the Omicron variant on the business.
The Habit Burger Grill is fired up and ready to start its race to 10,000 restaurants
General manager Yang Ming Ong shares first details of the chargrilled burger brand’s strategy, and how Asia would play a critical role.
Hong Kong’s restaurants pessimistic amidst dine-in curfews, rising costs
Only 26% of restaurants surveyed said they are confident on the revenue on dine-in business in the approaching Chinese New Year period.
Papa John’s inks deal to open over 1,300 stores in China by 2040
The franchisee development agreement is the biggest in the pizza chain’s history.
2021: Year In Review
We look back at the highs and lows of the Asian multi-site restaurant industries these past twelve months.
