Japan
McDonald's Japan teams up with Uniqlo to launch a t-shirt range
The range consists of four designs in six variations and comes in (men’s) size XS to 4L.
McDonald's Japan teams up with Uniqlo to launch a t-shirt range
The range consists of four designs in six variations and comes in (men’s) size XS to 4L.
McDonald's Japan trials Big Mac Bacon to celebrate Big Mac's 50th year
Japanese celebrities joined the taste test to decide whether the new variant is worthy of the Big Mac name.
Longreach Group to acquire Japanese chain Kohikan
The Longreach Group sees the potential to expand into high growth Asian markets.
McDonald's Japan launches mobile payment in 2,900 locations
The giant turns to app to reduce congestion amidst labor shortage.
McDonald's Japan net sales bolster 11.2% to $2.4b
Under the leadership of CEO Sarah Cassanova, the fast food giant began to focus on improvements in the quality of food, promotions, service, and employee treatment.
Starbucks Japan taps in to coffee machine leasing
It is leasing office-use machines that brew "the same coffee that is served at its outlets".
Which brand will fare in Japan's burger battle?
Fast food chains in Japan are launching the biggest expansion wave in decades. According to Nikkei Asian Review, McDonald's Holdings (Japan) is emerging from a slump and has announced its first net store increase in a decade this year. McDonald's aims to open 150 to 200 new locations in the next three years. Factoring in closings, it expects a net increase of around 100.
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KFC Japan reports US$53.5m earnings over Christmas weekend
This year’s sales are 1.4% more than last year’s, and the highest ever recorded for a Christmas season.
Fast casual brand Pizza Cucinova to enter Japan
Pizza Cucinova will launch 15 restaurants in Japan via a partnership with KADOYA.
Japanese-brand Sukiya under pressure due to rising fees
Its extra-large bowl of gyudon will be subjected to an 8.6% price hike.
Guzman y Gomez expands in Tokyo
It will open its new Shibuya store on November 15.
Lotteria Japan unveils new recipe for Meat Day
The Hamidashi Double Steak Burger has two steaks placed between the buns.
McDonald's to go cashless in 2,900 locations in Japan
Visa, Discover, and other American brands will be accepted as payment in stores nationwide.
KFC Japan introduces fried chicken-scented bath bombs
KFC has teamed up with Japanese retailer Village Vanguard to launch the limited-edition bath bomb.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks sells Tazo brand to Unilever for $384m; Burger King advocates for men's health; QSRs forecasted to explore the next health frontier in 2018
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Baskin-Robbins' international sales drop 2% in Q3
It is driven by a sales decline in Japan and South Korea.
