Japan
Japanese sushi chain Sushiro to take on McDonald's in U.S. – report
Japanese sushi chain Sushiro to take on McDonald's in U.S. – report
It is looking to increase the number of overseas outlets to 700.
KFC Japan releases 16 new recipes featuring signature chicken
Recipes include rice balls and bowls.
Burger King set to reach 150 restaurants in Japan
The brand expects to increase the number of stores in Japan to 200 in 2023.
Hong Kong fund planning to sell Burger King biz in Japan, South Korea: reports
Burger King currently has around 150 and 440 outlets in Japan and South Korea, respectively.
Marugame Udon operator eyeing 4,000 outlets by 2027
80% of the envisioned outlets will be operated under franchise agreements.
Starbucks opens first Greener Store in Japan
Located in the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, the Wadakura Fountain Park store is designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.
Japan restaurant sales flat in October
Sales for fast food chains rose 5.4% last month due to demand for takeaway and delivery services.
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.
McDonald's expands rice burger menu with three new items
The new items include one with fried fish.
Jamba to opens 50 locations in Japan by 2025
The smoothie chain currently has two locations in the country.
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