China
Happy Lemon teams up with Alibaba-backed Koubei to integrate drink-making robot
The “smart store” is located in Shanghai.
Happy Lemon teams up with Alibaba-backed Koubei to integrate drink-making robot
The “smart store” is located in Shanghai.
Starbucks opens 30,000th store
The milestone site is a Starbucks Reserve in Shenzhen, China.
Yum China eyes more than 100 outlets at gas stations over next three years: report
The company recently opened its Innovation Center in Shanghai.
Yum China aims to set the standard for customer experience with new innovation center in Shanghai
The nation's largest fast food company continues to see a "huge space" for growth.
Tim Hortons opens first restaurant in China
The chain now over 4,800 locations in Canada and around the globe.
Starbucks China launches first Reserve Bakery Café
This is said to be the coffee giant’s first location in the country with an "Italian aperitivo experience".
Luckin Coffee reportedly preparing for U.S. IPO
They are aiming to collect around US$300 million.
KFC gives wings to Yum China's growth in Q4
The company plans to open 600 to 650 outlets during FY 2019.
Starbucks reports 45% revenue surge for Q1 in APAC
The growth is driven by the ownership change in East China as well as their 13% store growth.
Pacific Coffee partners with IBM to launch first ‘smart' cafe
The coffee chain is looking to cut costs whilst improving customer experience.
Jollibee taking legal action to protect trademark from ‘JoyRulBee' in China
A viral video revealed a Chinese outlet seemingly mimicking the Philippine chain’s bee logo and in-store design.
Luckin Coffee preparing for an IPO: report
The Chinese coffee startup previously said they want to open 2,500 stores this year.
Luckin Coffee lays out aggressive plan to launch 2,500 stores in 2019
The news follows after they collected US$200 million in its latest funding round.
Burger King eyes 1,000 new sites in China for the next three years
The burger chain sees growing potential of the foodservice and delivery sectors in the country.
Coca-Cola completes acquisition of Costa Coffee
The news comes after the beverage company gained the approval of the sale in the European Union and China.
Starbucks-Alibaba partnership unveils first virtual store in China
It provides customers access to both companies’ digital platforms.
Luckin Coffee collects US$200 million in second funding round
The funding round is led by investors including Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and China International Corp.
