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Japan QSRs, convenience stores employ housewives amidst labor shortage
Japan QSRs, convenience stores employ housewives amidst labor shortage
The July 2017 ratio of job offers to seekers lies at 1.52 available spots to one job seeker.
Starbucks Japan participates in the 9/9 celebration
The brand’s 99% ethically-sourced coffee is celebrated every September 9th of the year.
Social Media Wrap Up of the Week: Starbucks Japan introduces Cath Kidston collaboration goods; Burger King Singapore trials price of Western Whoppers
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wendy's Japan introduces bun-less sandwich
Wild Rock is only available at Wendy’s First Kitchen in Japan.
McDonald's Japan shares rise to a 16-year high
It has surpassed the gains of its US-based parent.
McDonald's Japan launches new peach McShake
The drink uses two kinds of peaches at once.
Sushi-delivery robot soon to walk the streets of Japan
The delivery robots will debut in August.
Jollibee to open first Japan branch in 2019
After making headway in Vietnam, the fast food behemoth is set to launch its first store in Japan in two years.
Mcdonald's Japan to partner with Uber
Shortage in manpower prompts this innovation in delivery services.
Pizza Hut Japan unveil diet pizzas
They have about 50% less sugar.
IKEA JP unveils all-black “Ninja” hotdog
It's infused with edible bamboo charcoal.
Japan food service sales inch up 1% in Q1
Thanks to increased opportunities to dine out.
Muten Kula Sushi continues US expansion with Plano site relaunch
It revamped its system to match Japan outlets.
McDonald's Japan's french fries leave UK, France serving sizes in the dust
It packs a whopping 454 kilocalories.
Wendy’s Japan snaps up 136 First Kitchen sites from Suntory Holdings
The deal will close by end-June.
McDonald’s Japan to give away 18-karat gold McNugget
It’s trying to promote two new dipping sauces.
Lotteria brings back Everything On It burger
It features four different meat patties.
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