China

Haidilao eyes US$301m share sale for credit facilities repayment

It previously announced it will be shutting down or suspending the operations of around 300 restaurants.

Jollibee, Yum China, RBI considering bids for Chinese restaurant chain Wagas: report

The owners of the Wagas business are seeking a valuation of US$800 million to US$1 billion or more.

Haidilao to close or suspend around 300 restaurants by end-2021

Affected employees would be redeployed within the group.

Tim Hortons China opens 300th store

The business, through a merger, is set to go public.

Domino’s Pizza China franchisee weighing Hong Kong IPO: report

A potential listing by Dash Brands Ltd. could raise about US$100 million.

Yum China bolsters digital capabilities with new research center

The centre will consolidate and expand resources to develop new solutions and services using technologies in big data, AI, and others.

Haidilao to slow growth as COVID-19 subdues consumer appetite

China’s biggest hot pot chain embarked on an expansion drive in early 2020 that resulted in an almost-1,600 store network.

McDonald’s releases first NFT, launches new flagship restaurant

188 of the digital tokens will be given to some company employees and customers.

Starbucks expands Greener Stores initiative to Asia

The coffee giant will open its first Greener Store outside North America in Shanghai, China.

Yum China, Lavazza lay $200m plan to open 1,000 stores by 2025

Lavazza has 22 stores in China across Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing and Guangzhou.

Jumbo Seafood opens outlet in Universal Studios' Beijing resort

The restaurant is the group’s Jumbo Seafood restaurant in China.

Heytea reportedly eyeing $500m Hong Kong IPO

Plans are understood to be preliminary.

Yum China’s Q3 profit to take 50-60% hit due to COVID Delta variant, company warns

Over 500 restaurants in 17 provinces were closed or offered only takeaway and delivery.

KFC adds vegan ice cream to its menus across China

The latest move is part of the company’s series of forays to integrate plant-based alternatives.

Yoshinoya, Dairy Queen operator Hop Hing Group to go private

The company operated 390 Yoshinoya and 189 Dairy Queen restaurants in China as of the end of 2020.

Starbucks China promotes Leo Tsoi as chief executive officer

He served as the company’s chief operating officer and president of Starbucks Retail for the last five years.