South Korea
Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul
Starbucks Korea opens high-tech store in Seoul
Its first reserve-only branch features AR art installations and a Mixology Bar.
HEYTEA opens first concept store in Myeongdong, Seoul
The concept was inspired by the Chinese literature "Lofty Mountains and Flowing Streams.”
Digital kiosks in South Korea reduce restaurant staff by 11.5%
Those affected are mostly temporary workers.
Jollibee says no plan yet to expand Compose Coffee internationally
The group has a 70% stake in the coffee brand.
GOPIZZA secures $10m from Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group
The brand currently has a total of $43m in investments.
McDonald’s Korea brings back fries after supply chain issues
Sales were halted on 20 June before resuming last Wednesday.
Burger King South Korea causes stir over ‘discontinued’ Whopper
Burger King said it is ending the sale of the Whopper in South Korea.
South Korean coffee chain Hollys open first outlet in Japan
It operates around 550 outlets in South Korea.
HEYTEA opens in South Korea as it pushes for more Asia market entry
The brand has been accelerating its expansion since 2023.
Tim Hortons opens two more outlets in South Korea
The brand entered the market in December 2023.
Starbucks Korea launches first NFT in Asia
The initiative aims to encourage customers to use personal cups.
How GOPIZZA plans to be the next McDonald’s
The brand already has 200 restaurants across a couple of Asian markets.
McDonald’s Korea adds voice guidance service in self-serve kiosks
This is the first time in Asia that this service was added.
Papa Johns Korea launches fried chicken brand
The first store opened in Seoul.
McDonald’s targets 500 stores in South Korea by 2030
The fast-food giant will be opening eight drive-thrus in the country.
McDonald’s taps Korean girl group for Chicken Dance Campaign
The campaign kicks off in South Korea this June.
South Korea hamburger prices reach 19-year high
Prices increased by 17.1% on-year in April.
