Japan
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.
Starbucks launches cantaloupe flavoured frappe in Japan
It features milk-flavoured panna cotta, cantaloupe inclusions.
Carl’s Jr. opens first Japan outlet in Akibahara, Tokyo
It’s the first of 150 outlets over the next decade.
Commentary
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties