China

Yum China opens its first franchised KFC gas station outlet

The launch will immediately follow a second gas station restaurant opening on 23 December.

Taco Bell offers plant-based pork taco in China

Only 6,000 vegan tacos are up for grabs.

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.

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.