Japan

Burger King Japan to open four stores in Kanto, Kansai regions

The chain currently has over 130 restaurants in the country.

Burger King Japan to open four stores in Kanto, Kansai regions

The chain currently has over 130 restaurants in the country.

Domino’s shakes up leadership ranks as part of “twin-region” focus

Domino’s Japan chief executive and president Josh Kilimnik will take on the expanded role of chief executive for APAC.

More stores for Domino’s after positive FY21 sales

New store openings are expected to increase to 9% to 12% per year.

Domino’s Pizza Japan opens 800th store

The chain opened 126 stores in one year, a record for operator Domino’s Pizza Enterprises.

Yoshinoya tests drone delivery service

The country’s long history of delivery services goes to new heights.

DoorDash enters Japanese food delivery scene

This marks the company's first market expansion in the region.

Japan's restaurant sales fall for 13th consecutive month

Fast food chains, however, saw growth due to demand for takeout.

Burger King Japan unveils Teriyaki ‘ugly' beef burger

The chain is following up on the popularity of their top seller in 2020.

Jamba to opens 50 locations in Japan by 2025

The smoothie chain currently has two locations in the country.

Foodpanda launches Japan operations

The service will initially roll out in six cities.

Arabica set to open first drive-thru store

The Murouj cafe will be the brand’s eighth outlet in Kuwait.

Yoshinoya to close up to 150 outlets as pandemic hits sales

It plans to step on efforts to boost takeaway earnings.

MOS Burger to trial robot worker in Tokyo

The remote-controlled robot will be taking orders and answering questions about their menu.

Pepper Lunch to be acquired by investment fund J-Star for US$79m

Collectively, the business has 514 restaurants in its portfolio.

Marugame Udon sets sights on London as start of European expansion

The restaurant chain is expected to enter the city by early 2021.

Starbucks opens first sign language store in Japan

It is the fifth one for the coffee giant globally.