South Korea
Tim Hortons opens two more outlets in South Korea
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.
McDonald’s Korea fined $540k over data breach
The leak was said to be due to lax management.
Five Guys to open in South Korea in June
The restaurant will be located in the Gangnam Station area in southern Seoul.
South Korean restaurants feel the pinch of surging delivery costs
Higher demand for food delivery workers has ramped up the cost of labour in the industry.
South Korean fried chicken brand Kyochon to enter North America
Last month, it also marked its entry into Taiwan.
Popeye’s report strong sales in South Korea comeback
The fast food chain sold 50,000 chicken sandwiches in the first month of its opening.
Singapore-headquartered equity firm buys KFC South Korea
The firm also has a separate deal with Yum! Brands to change its management structure.
Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger to open first global location in Seoul
It will also be its restaurant in Asia.
Tous les Jours operator to open bread factory in US
The company is expected to break ground next year.
Instant coffee in cafes, resto to boost hot drinks market in South Korea to $5b: report
High demand for instant coffee came after employees returned to workplaces.
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