China

KFC bolsters Yum China's Q3 performance

Its CEO says it will continue to build on the chain’s “resilient business model”.

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.

Haidilao's sales grew by 59.3% to US$1.66bn in H1 2019

The chain’s 130 new store openings were key in its growth.

Ice cream shops market in China grew 14% in 2018: report

Mintel says there is potential in after-meal occasions.

Fatburger opens fifth location in China

The new outlet is located in Beijing’s Pacific Century Place.

Yum China to invest up to US$525m to open at least 800 stores this year

Most of the upcoming stores will be KFC outlets and its new Coffii & Joy cafe chain.

Starbucks raises full-year earnings and revenue forecast, beats Q3 estimates

CEO Kevin Johnson says its US and China markets performed “extremely well”.