India
Starbucks India operator launches all-new vegan product lineup
The range was developed in partnership with local plant-based food venture Imagine Meats.
Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report
This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.
Tim Hortons slated to make India debut, eyes 300-plus stores in ten years
The coffee brand currently has over 5,100 restaurants across 13 countries.
Domino’s opens 1,500th store in India
The chain opened a record 200 new restaurants during 2021 in the country.
Popeyes makes India debut with Bangalore restaurant
The outlet’s menu in India features the chain’s signature chicken sandwich but also includes some Indian-inspired innovations.
Burger King India’s board OKs fundraising plans
The chain is looking to establish 700 restaurants by December 2026.
Rebel Foods takes minority stake in Indian dumpling chain Zomoz
The partnership will help Zomoz scale to more than 300 retail and cloud outlets pan India over the next 30 months.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks India's cocoa drinks; MOS Burger SG's unagi rice burger; Wendy's PH's Fambox bundle
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
KFC India franchisee Devyani International files for US$191m IPO
The company was able to open 109 stores across its core brand business in the last six months despite the pandemic.
Zomato files for US$1.1 billion IPO
The Indian food delivery startup was valued at $5.4 billion in its most recent fundraise round.
Popeyes to enter India, neighboring countries in coming years via Jubilant FoodWorks
Jubilant already holds master franchise rights for Domino's Pizza and Dunkin'.
Starbucks India adds a step forward in coffee giant's gender diversity push
The chain recently opened two stores operated entirely by women.
Cafe Coffee Day auditor resigns over “commercial considerations”
The Indian chain shuttered 280 outlets between April and June.
Hong Kong's Q1 restaurant sales see record slump as COVID-19 weighs down businesses
Total receipts of fast food shops decreased by 17.1% in value.
Surge in transactions to drive growth of Indian foodservice market
The sector is forecast to be worth US$32bn by 2023.
Chaayos owner raises US$21.5 million investment
The company eyes to bring its total store count to 300 across India.
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