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U.S. fast casual chain Wing Zone eyes more Philippine outlets
21 Feb 19
The brand has more than 80 locations across the globe.
by CHLOE, Hai Di Lao amongst upcoming restaurant openings in UK's ICON Outlet at The O2
19 Feb 19
The brands are expected to open this spring.
Starbucks China launches first Reserve Bakery Café
17 Feb 19
This is said to be the coffee giant’s first location in the country with an "Italian aperitivo experience".
AirAsia opening a QSR based on their in-flight menu, CEO says
16 Feb 19
The low-cost airline's in-flight meals consist of ASEAN, international and vegetarian options.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's Behind the Foil campaign; Papa John's tuition programme; McDonald's unveils impressionistic ads in France
15 Feb 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Hut Singapore's Loveberry Pizza; Tim Hortons offers a trip to Spain; QSRs offer V-Day bundle deals
15 Feb 19
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Old Chang Kee's earnings up 24.6% at SG$1.5m in Q3
15 Feb 19
In contrast, they tallied a smaller outlet count in Singapore at the end of 2018.
Starbucks remains 'most valuable' restaurant brand: study
15 Feb 19
The coffee giant, according to Brand Finance, is valued at US$39.3 billion.
Why fast food giants and niche players alike have plenty of space to grow in China
14 Feb 19
Execs from Subway, FOCUS Brands, and Euromonitor International offer their take on cracking the evolving market.
A&W Malaysia eyes 60 locations by end of 2019
14 Feb 19
The brand recently hired Go Communications in a bid to rejuvenate the brand.
Deliveroo targets nearly 10,000 restaurants in bid for foodtech supremacy
14 Feb 19
The food delivery firm is beefing up its logistics network by adding 5,000 restaurant partners and 2,000 riders.
Kimly reports $5.3 million net profit for Q1
13 Feb 19
Its own brand of iced coffee and tea is slated to arrive by March.
Sakae Sushi parent company posts Q2 net loss of $545,000
13 Feb 19
This was attributed to streamlining of operations that resulted in a fall in revenue.
Singapore investment firm Yoma Strategic to buy 65% stake in Myanmar restaurant chain YKKO
12 Feb 19
YKKO is known for its “Kyay-OH” noodle dish, which contributes to the majority of the company’s sales.
Starbucks 'unlikely' to be overtaken in China by Luckin this year, CEO says
11 Feb 19
The coffee giant currently has over 3,600 stores in the country.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A tops U.S. customer service survey; QSRs reveal positive full-year results; McDonald's eyes more sites in Russia
8 Feb 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King Singapore offers free delivery; A&W Thailand's sweet new deal; Krispy Kreme Myanmar's heart-shaped doughnut range
8 Feb 19
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Digitally native restaurants the “real evolution of technology” in foodservice, Little Caesars says
7 Feb 19
By 2022, the QSR industry in Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest growth rate in any region.
Japanese, BBQ and Hotpot QSR concepts to counter slipping visitor traffic in Vietnam: study
6 Feb 19
DecisionLab's latest findings reveal that consumers are now shifting to other Asian-centric offerings.
Burger and Lobster set to open in Singapore
6 Feb 19
This will be the London-based restaurant chain’s fifth Asian market following UAE, Thailand, Malaysia and Kuwait.
Taiwanese restaurant chain Monga Fried Chicken opens first UK branch
5 Feb 19
The debut site is located in London's Chinatown.
Luckin Coffee reportedly preparing for U.S. IPO
4 Feb 19
They are aiming to collect around US$300 million.
No Signboard Holdings reports over SG$570,000 loss in Q1
4 Feb 19
The decrease is said to be driven by major repairs of one outlet and fall in average spending per customer.
Harry Ramsden makes its way to Malaysia
1 Feb 19
The site also features the restaurant chain's new leisure concept.
Starbucks Hong Kong launches delivery services through Deliveroo
1 Feb 19
The pilot delivery partnership also allows customers to order and customize their beverages.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Burger King trolls McDonald's for losing trademark; How Domino's Points for Pies programme works; Pizza Hut's 'overdelivery' campaign
1 Feb 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Gong Cha launches debut store in Mexico; Dunkin' Donuts IN and Baskin-Robbins PH unveil Valentine's range; Papa John's UAE's medium pizza giveaway
1 Feb 19
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Technology's evolution takes center stage at second QSR Media Asia conference
31 Jan 19
Fast food heavyweights and rising innovators were also lauded during the event's awards programme.
Yoshinoya launches new U.S. site
31 Jan 19
The Japanese chain is eyeing 80 stores over the next five years.
Japan Foods reports 51.3% loss in Q3
31 Jan 19
The decline was driven by expenses for new store openings and increased operating costs.
ZEN Corporation Group readies for IPO to fuel domestic and international expansion
31 Jan 19
The company expects to be listed during the first quarter of the year.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's USA eyes 60% store growth by 2025; McDonald's USA demands franchisees to build a kitchen wall; Starbucks Delivers expands to the US
25 Jan 19
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Malaysia unveils new Teavana drinks; Pizza Hut Philippines launches new Bacon Stuffed Cheesy Crust; Krispy Kreme opens second Myanmar outlet
25 Jan 19
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Unison Capital puts Gong Cha up for sale
25 Jan 19
The private equity firm is offering 100% of its stake.
Starbucks reports 45% revenue surge for Q1 in APAC
25 Jan 19
The growth is driven by the ownership change in East China as well as their 13% store growth.
What should your brand keep in mind when negotiating contracts with aggregators?
24 Jan 19
KFC Asia & Pizza Hut Asia Pacific’s Rohan Bilimoria will have an interactive presentation on key issues related to such dealings.
How can brands form their best A-team?
24 Jan 19
Execs from ES Teler 77, Mad Mex, Boost Juice and LOOB Holding will offer their take on creating a vibrant and efficient workforce.
Pacific Coffee partners with IBM to launch first ‘smart' cafe
24 Jan 19
The coffee chain is looking to cut costs whilst improving customer experience.
Starbucks India doubles down on customisation with ‘Barista Pride' campaign
24 Jan 19
The coffee giant is encouraging customers to ‘coffee hop’ and try 134 unique beverages across their 134 stores.
Myanmar-based Feel International launches debut site in Thailand
24 Jan 19
This is the company’s first step towards international expansion.

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