China
Jumbo Group's Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh, Xianyao Hainanese Chicken Rice make China debut
Jumbo Group's Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh, Xianyao Hainanese Chicken Rice make China debut
The latest Ng Ah Sio store is the company’s ninth restaurant, whilst the Hainanese chicken brand is their latest portfolio addition.
Popeyes eyes first China outlet in Shanghai
The chicken chain previously reported plans to open around 1,500 restaurants in the country.
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.
Jollibee Foods Corporation inks joint venture deal to bring Tim Ho Wan in China
A subsidiary of the Philippine conglomerate will have a majority stake.
Starbucks China same-store sales growth in Q4 grows 5%
Total transactions were up 13%.
Sale of Dairy Queen, Papa John's China franchisee in play: report
Deliberations are at an early stage.
KFC bolsters Yum China's Q3 performance
Its CEO says it will continue to build on the chain’s “resilient business model”.
Starbucks integrates ‘Bar Mixato' concept in Shanghai Reserve store
The location is expected to be a hub for the coffee giant’s cocktail innovations.
Burger King opens 3,000th restaurant in Asia-Pacific
More than half were opened in the last five years.
First Cafe Amazon in China opens
It is the Thai chain’s tenth international market.
Will cloud kitchens takeover Asia Pacific's ordering scene?
JLL says demographics are stacked in favour of them due to the shift in consumer preference.
Luckin diversifies, inks juice joint venture with Louis Dreyfus
The business looks to capitalise on China’s “fastest-growing” NFC market.
Starbucks and Alibaba launch AI-powered food delivery service in China
Customers can now order simply by speaking to Alibaba’s smart speaker Tmall Genie.
Starbucks Reserve flagship store goes live in Tianjin, China
Its Bar Mixato offers over 30 options of Starbucks Reserve cocktails, wines, and craft beers.
Luckin Coffee's tea business to launch as an independent brand
The tea brand is expected to accelerate the company’s expansion into lower-tiered cities.
Yum China to acquire controlling stake in Huang Ji Huang
The transaction is expected to close in early 2020.
Burger King's China franchisee mulls Hong Kong IPO: report
TAB Food Investments could seek a US$1bn valuation.
Commentary
Revolutionizing Asia's QSR Scene: How Indian Brands are Leading the Charge