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McDonald's China launches ice cream sundae with chili oil
27 Jan 21
The chain continues its unorthodox menu launches in the country.
KFC Malaysia ushers in CNY with Golden Butter Cereal chicken
27 Jan 21
The new item is available for a limited time.
Hong Kong restaurant confidence dips after challenging holiday season: survey
27 Jan 21
80% of respondents are not confident about the future of the F&B industry in Q1.
McDonald's Japan unveils newest chicken burger with rice buns
25 Jan 21
This comes more than a year after launching its initial range of rice-bun burgers.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A launches new entry into chicken sandwich scene; McDonald's Throwback app deals; Sonic Drive-In eyes int'l expansion
22 Jan 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King S'pore's chilli crab burgers; Shake Shack introduces Chick'n bites in S'pore; CBTL Malaysia supports frontliners with giveaway
22 Jan 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Luckin Coffee dusts off franchise plan
20 Jan 21
It paid a US$180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges last month.
Japanese ramen chain Ichiran launches virtual cooking game
20 Jan 21
It was made with VR game developer Tricol.
BreadTalk's IHQ building to be sold to Lian Beng Group for US$88.6m
18 Jan 21
The brand looks to focus on its core F&B business.
Green Common launches first Singapore store
18 Jan 21
The store houses a dedicated area for retail and a wider cafe area.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Taco Bell to bring back potatoes after protests from fans; Grubhub to add in-car food ordering; McDonald's faces new harassment lawsuits
15 Jan 21
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Dunkin' Singapore's Mochi Mochi doughnuts; Arabica's travel grinder; QSRs launch CNY deals
15 Jan 21
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Foodpanda Hong Kong soft launches wider catering services
13 Jan 21
The platform looks to explore different ways to make it more sustainable.
Five Guys opens second Singapore store
13 Jan 21
The opening comes about 13 months after the chain made its debut in the Lion City.
Jollibee to open 28 stores in US, Canada this year
13 Jan 21
This will serve as the largest addition to its North America network in the company’s history.
McDonald's Japan updates Happy Meals with healthier options
13 Jan 21
Options include an edamame and corn vegetable medley.
Yum China aiming for 30% cut on non-degradable plastic packaging weight by 2025
13 Jan 21
It expects a reduction of approximately 8,000 tons of non-degradable plastics annually starting this year.
Dicos introduces plant-based egg at over 500 locations
13 Jan 21
The Chinese fast food chain will integrate the item in their core breakfast offerings.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
19 Dec 20
We're taking the time off!
Gong Cha launches Earl Grey tea range in Japan
14 Dec 20
The bubble tea chain operates 89 outlets across the country.
McDonald's Japan, Coleman partner for limited edition merch
14 Dec 20
Items include tote bags and a clock shaped like the chain’s signature french fries.
Taco Bell Malaysia to open first store in Cyberjaya
14 Dec 20
The exact launch date for the opening remains under wraps.
Yum China donates kitchen equipment to rural schools in Hubei
14 Dec 20
To date, the company has given such items to 1,200 schools across China, benefitting nearly 400,000 students.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks wants 55,000 stores by 2030; Wendy's, Uber Eats tap Twitch streamers for new menu; KFC teams up with Lifetime for holiday movie
11 Dec 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: QSRs unveil 12.12 deals; Subway Hong Kong's new Steakhouse sub; McDonald's S'pore's Happy Sharing boxes
11 Dec 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Deliveroo Singapore launches in-app donate function for Food from the Heart campaign
10 Dec 20
The delivery firm will match the first SG$10,000 worth of donations.
Burger King takes plant-based Whopper to Japan
10 Dec 20
The item is available starting 11 December.
Wendy's launches Bacon Mushroom Melt in Japan
10 Dec 20
Another item will also be available for a limited time.
McDonald's opens largest Philippine store
9 Dec 20
It boasts a “modern” McCafe, alfresco dining and self-ordering kiosks.
Gong Cha “aggressively seeking” to grow European franchise network
8 Dec 20
The brand also appointed a new COO to lead growth in the continent.
Popeyes to exit South Korea: report
4 Dec 20
Its operator attempted to sell the brand following decline in sales.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's shifts costs to U.S. franchisees; Grubhub's top orders revealed; Yum! Brands CEO ‘thankful' for Habit purchase
4 Dec 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's S'pore cheesiest pizza launched; McDonald's India's inclusive packaging; Tiger Sugar, Foodpanda promote custom face masks
4 Dec 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks opens ‘inclusive' store in South Korea
3 Dec 20
Half of the location’s staff are persons with disabilities.
Cafe de Coral avoids first-half losses due to gov't subsidies
30 Nov 20
The company’s net profit rose by 8.4%.
Sushiro eyes restaurants in Thailand, China
27 Nov 20
The sushi chain wants to increase its overseas sales by 10%.
Haidilao to open more than 400 new restaurants in 2020
27 Nov 20
Most of the new restaurants will be opened in China.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Doordash seeks US2.8bn in IPO; McDonald's enlists John Legend, Chrissy Teigen for charity campaign; Shake Shack trials veggie patty
27 Nov 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Carl's Jr. S'pore's plant-based schnitzel burger; McDonald's S'pore issues the Family Uniform Challenge; MOS Burger's first Express store
27 Nov 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Tata Starbucks launches skills development initiative for women in India
26 Nov 20
The chain will support 2,000 girls and young women across the country in the first year of the programme.

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