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Gelatissimo to expand in Bangladesh and India on September
20 Aug 18
Its franchisees are expected to open five stores for each country in the next 12 months.
% Arabica Coffee to open first store in Singapore
17 Aug 18
The Japanese coffee chain was started by a latte art world champion in Kyoto in 2014.
McDonald's China passes 300-store mark
15 Aug 18
The fast food giant is pressing ahead with its expansion strategy.
Japanase pancake chain Chibo plans Asia expansion
15 Aug 18
They are also adding halal options to their menu.
Philippine seafood chain Above Sea Level looks to expand internationally
15 Aug 18
The brand started in January 2017 at a food park in Pasig City.
Mao Shan Café eyes expansion across China
15 Aug 18
The durian-based cafe brand is targeting 100 stores by 2020.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's brings back the McGold Card; pizza start-up Zume eyes USD$750 million deal with SoftBank; Papa John's Q2 sales fall
13 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Shakey's PH ties up with UCC Coffee; Starbucks Singapore's Acai Mixed Berry Frappuccino returns; Domino's Malaysia gives away gadgets
13 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's Malaysia stops the sale of plastic straws
9 Aug 18
The fast food giant joins the global movement to reduce plastic waste.
Japan's Toridoll Holdings Corp joins forces with Pokéworks poke brand
9 Aug 18
The agreement seeks to propel the global expansion of Pokéworks.
Yum China revenues reach $2.1 billion for Q2
9 Aug 18
The company’s total revenues increased 12% year over year in the second quarter of 2018.
Pizza Hut Korea introduces pizza-serving robot
9 Aug 18
The pizza brand is running a two-week trial of Dilly Plate.
Krispy Kreme launches first store in Myanmar
9 Aug 18
The doughnut chain becomes one of only a few Western brands in the country.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's BigMac turns 50; South Africa's booming fast food delivery sector; Jamba Juice announces merger with Focus Brands Inc.
8 Aug 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Philippines' new Apricot & Peach Yogurt Frappuccino; Popeyes Singapore's Chic and Crab Mantou; Sushi Tei Bali to hold blood donation drive
8 Aug 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
E-Land pulls out Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf business in China
3 Aug 18
The move is part of the company’s efforts to improve their financial structure.
BreadTalk Group revenues ascend as second quarter ends
3 Aug 18
The group’s new brands are said to have beaten expectations.
Burger King brings back ‘Tastes of Singapore' Burgers
2 Aug 18
The Double Rendang Beef and the Hainanese Chicken Tendergrill burgers are back for a limited time.
Five Guys set to make Hong Kong debut
1 Aug 18
The burger joint’s upcoming site is located on Wan Chai’s Johnston Road.
IHOP franchisee in Thailand plans to open 10 sites by 2021
1 Aug 18
They recently opened their third site in Mega Bangna Mall.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: John Schnatter sues Papa John's; Chick-fil-A set for Canadian expansion; McDonald's new ‘Aussie' burger
31 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Singapore's QSRs celebrate National Day; Starbucks' new merchandise; Potato Corner reaches 1,000 stores
31 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Texas Chicken unveils fiery mock rap battle ad
30 Jul 18
Aunties Makcik Halijah and Bee Li rap for Sambal Chicken supremacy.
Deliveroo Singapore revenue up by 142.2% to $26.4m in 2017
27 Jul 18
It now has over 6,000 riders and 4,000 partners.
Jumbo Group opens first NG AH SIO Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Taiwan
27 Jul 18
The new site is located in Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (Xin Yi) Mall.
Vietnam's Cong Caphe launches South Korean expansion
26 Jul 18
The upcoming site in Seoul will be the coffee chain's first overseas outlet.
Shakey's Pizza opens first Dubai branch
26 Jul 18
The pizza chain is expanding to the Middle East.
Lotteria, Juicy among chains expanding self-service kiosks
26 Jul 18
South Korean food chains are looking to cope with rising wages.
Café 25 reaches 10,000 store milestone
26 Jul 18
The South Korean convenience store coffee brand is challenging the likes of Starbucks.
Jollibee says UK a ‘key market' for its global growth
25 Jul 18
The Philippines’ largest fast food chain believes its products have a universal appeal.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Spanish on-demand delivery startup Glovo bags EUR 115 million in funding; inside Beyond Meat's new lab; more allegations against Papa John's founder surface
23 Jul 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Jollibee unveils new Funko Pop; Hot & Roll Malaysia's Salted Egg Chicken Wrap; Starbucks Japan's new photo stamps
23 Jul 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Shake Shack heads to the Philippines
19 Jul 18
The New York brand is making its first entry into Southeast Asia.
Vietnam's King Coffee to launch 1,000 cafés nationwide
19 Jul 18
The new coffee concept looks to conquer the domestic market and expand abroad.
Bo's Coffee sticks to local expansion plans
19 Jul 18
The Philippine-based coffee chain shelved its foreign expansion plans until 2020.
Burger King Thailand rolls out new three-year expansion plan
19 Jul 18
The burger chain is set to open 16 new stores this year.
Texas Chicken inks deal with new Indonesia franchisee
19 Jul 18
Eighty new restaurants are planned over the next decade.
QSR Media Asia to hold second edition of Conference and Awards
16 Jul 18
Delegates from local and international brands will once again join Asia’s largest multi-site restaurant event.
Tim Hortons eyes expansion into China
13 Jul 18
The Canadian coffee and donut company plans to open more than 1,500 sites in the country.
Chinese startup Luckin Coffee raises $200 million
13 Jul 18
The coffee chain reached a valuation of $1 billion.

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