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Everstone Capital, TBV Capital, Baker & Cook join the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2019
18 Oct 18
The three companies will tackle how investments continue to reshape Asia's restaurant industry.
QSR Brands set to go ahead with planned IPO
18 Oct 18
The funds collected will be used to fuel the expansion of their KFC and Pizza Hut stores in Malaysia.
Dunkin' Donuts Thailand operator Mudman to apply rebranding changes to attract more customers
18 Oct 18
The company also plans to introduce more offerings and combo meals.
Domino's India removes non-vegetarian pizza in the Gujarat state
18 Oct 18
The move is said to celebrate the Gandhi Jayanti festival.
Burger King Singapore goes strawless
18 Oct 18
The move is said to have started since October 15.
McDonald's Japan, Nintendo partner for 'Super Mario' Happy Meal toys
18 Oct 18
The toys will be available starting from October 19.
Jollibee to open a new store in the US
18 Oct 18
This is the chicken chain’s 37th store in the country.
VeganBurg to roll out expansion plan in Indonesia
18 Oct 18
The plant-based burger chain will be continuing their Southeast Asia expansion following its launch in Singapore.
BreadTalk makes its debut in India
18 Oct 18
This is the 18th country where the bakery chain opened an outlet.
Pretzelmaker launches first store in the Philippines
18 Oct 18
This is also the pretzel chain’s first entry in the Asian market.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Domino's USA to launch new pizza theater concept stores; Starbucks USA to provide employees subsidised backup childcare; McDonald's franchisees to ramp up weakening sales
12 Oct 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC Japan introduces a new Krushers flavour; Domino's Singapore offers a trip for two to New York City; A&W Thailand unveils their Spicy Glazed Chicken
12 Oct 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
How can younger brands scale their restaurant business successfully in Asia?
11 Oct 18
Find out more on the upcoming 2019 QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards.
Jumbo Seafood launches seventh site in China
11 Oct 18
The site marks as the brand’s 15th restaurant in Asia.
Jollibee lays out expansion plan in Hong Kong and Macau
11 Oct 18
They are part of other Southeast Asian business expanding there despite high rents.
WOLF Burgers partners with Beyond Meat to launch new plant-based burger
10 Oct 18
The chain also announced a promo where a customer can win a month-worth of burgers.
Elephant Grounds Cafe makes its way to the Philippines
10 Oct 18
The chain will serve its ranges of coffee and ice cream sandwich offerings.
Michalak Ometesando makes its debut in Japan
10 Oct 18
This marks the chain’s first international store.
McDonald's Japan unveils new Strawberry Matcha Frappe
10 Oct 18
The new beverage is the latest in the brand’s matcha-themed drinks range.
Taiwanese bubble tea brand Tiger Sugar to launch first outlet in Singapore
10 Oct 18
They also mentioned their plans to expand in Malaysia and Macau.
No Signboard to bring Korean fried chicken to Singapore and Malaysia
9 Oct 18
Its first Mom’s Touch franchise will open on 2 January 2019.
Din Tai Fung's first UK store to launch at December
8 Oct 18
The chain’s upcoming outlet will feature modern and traditional Taiwanese architecture.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Taco Bell USA unveils their new Diablo tortilla chips; why Burger King Brazil launched the Blank Whopper; Chick-fil-A to open first catering and delivery concept store
5 Oct 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Wendy's Malaysia goes strawless; McDonald's Singapore brings back their Samurai range; Jollibee gives free fries to teachers
5 Oct 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Deliveroo, Grabfood and Max's Group join the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2019
4 Oct 18
The three companies will discuss the state of delivery affairs in the region.
Starbucks opens first sustainable container site in Taiwan
4 Oct 18
This also serves as the coffee chain’s first container store in the Asia-Pacific region after rolling it out in the United States.
Burger Singh to launch 40 stores in India
4 Oct 18
Most of the chain’s outlets are located in the northern and western regions of the country.
McDonald's Malaysia adds new coffee-flavoured sundae offerings
4 Oct 18
The fast food giant launched their new desserts last October 1 during International Coffee Day.
KFC Malaysia plans to launch more outlets in Bandar Sri Sendayan
3 Oct 18
They have opened 21 out of the 23 outlets they aim to open this year.
Deliveroo launches new subscription service in Singapore
3 Oct 18
Deliveroo Plus rolls out in the island-country following its trials in the UK which saw 50% of customers saved £25 (SG$45) in the first two...
KFC targets to have 70 stores in Myanmar by 2024
3 Oct 18
The chicken chain wants to have more stores outside the country’s largest city.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why Dunkin' is dropping “Donuts” from its name; McDonald's USA halts use of artificial preservatives on burgers; Starbucks donates US$20m to coffee farmers in Central America
28 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's Hong Kong's new pepper burgers; Din Tai Fung Singapore's travel giveaway; Starbucks Philippines opens two new Reserve outlets
28 Sep 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Jollibee to bring Panda Express to the Philippines
27 Sep 18
The Philippines' largest fast food chain has also set a date for the opening of their first site in the UK.
Baker & Cook and Pan Malaysia to form joint venture company in Malaysia
27 Sep 18
The group plans to diversify its business profile.
Pizza Hut Malaysia promotes their Pan Pizza's new recipe with new ‘Passion' campaign
27 Sep 18
The Pan Pizza is said to have a new dough recipe with fuller toppings.
Umami Burger launches second outlet in Japan
26 Sep 18
The American burger chain plans to roll out 10 more outlets in the country by 2020.
Mad Mex on partnering with 4FINGERS, and why they see “numerous” expansion opportunities in Asia
25 Sep 18
Founder and CEO Clovis Young also confirmed that a brand refresh is due in the coming months.
NTUC Enterprise to buy Kopitiam in bid to maintain affordability of cooked food
24 Sep 18
The deal is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's rewards fake ad pranksters; how Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme plan to celebrate National Coffee Day; Shake Shack's innovation kitchen
21 Sep 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

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QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2019
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore