Malaysia
McDonald's Malaysia stops the sale of plastic straws
The fast food giant joins the global movement to reduce plastic waste. The New Straits Times reported that McDonald's Malaysia introduced a 'Say No To Straws' campaign, starting August 1. Although an official statement has yet to be released by the fast food giant, some branches in Bangsar and Penang have already put up signs informing customers that plastic straws will no longer be provided beginning next month, unless specifically requested at the counter.
McDonald's Malaysia stops the sale of plastic straws
The fast food giant joins the global movement to reduce plastic waste. The New Straits Times reported that McDonald's Malaysia introduced a 'Say No To Straws' campaign, starting August 1. Although an official statement has yet to be released by the fast food giant, some branches in Bangsar and Penang have already put up signs informing customers that plastic straws will no longer be provided beginning next month, unless specifically requested at the counter.
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Tealive to open 500 stores in China within three years
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KFC franchisor to set up 50 drive-thru outlets at Petronas stations
The agreed expansion will take place in the next three years. Aiming to expand its business and restaurant services in Malaysia, QSR Stores has signed a memorandum of understanding with Petronas Dagangan to gradually open 50 new KFC Drive-Thru outlets at Petronas stations nationwide. QSR Stores is a wholly-owned subsidiary QSR Brands (M) Holdings, who in turn is the franchisor of KFC in Malaysia. Currently, it has over 1,250 KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Cambodia – making it the region’s largest quick service restaurant operator. QSR Brands Managing Director Datuk Mohamed Azahari Mohamed Kamil said this strategic collaboration with PDB will provides an "excellent opportunity for QSR Brands to expand its business and restaurant services for the next three years." “As a market leader within the quick service restaurants segment in Malaysia, we want our service to be easily accessible to customers. While continuing to strengthen our core product and service offerings to deliver excellent customer experiences, we place a great emphasis on our expansion strategies to meet the elevated demands of our customers today and tomorrow,” he said.
7-Eleven Malaysia to acquire 60% of Café Decoral for $150,354
The deal in which Convenience Shopping will subscribe to 123,004 ordinary shares of Café Decoral is set to be completed by mid 2018.
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Cold Stone Creamery to expand in Malaysia
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McDonald's targets to open 450 restaurants in Malaysia by 2025
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Texas Chicken launches flagship site in Kuala Lumpur
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