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Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's faces fourth racial discrimination lawsuit; Starbucks posts more diversity targets; Panera becomes first chain in U.S. to label menu items as climate-friendly
16 Oct 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pacific Coffee's launches fall-themed drinks; Jollibee Singapore sells limited edition NETSPay cards; BreadTalk's honey cakes
16 Oct 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's Hong Kong adds OmniPork plant-based luncheon meat to menus
15 Oct 20
The fast food giant joins a growing list of chains offering plant-based alternatives in Asia.
Deliveroo supported over 3,500 jobs in HK restaurant sector: report
15 Oct 20
It is estimated that delivery services contributed HK$8bn in turnover for partner restaurants between April and June.
Singapore F&B sales fall 28.6% YoY in August
15 Oct 20
The decline was mainly attributed to food caterers.
Jollibee Foods Corporation opens first Tim Ho Wan in China, plans to have 100 restaurants in five years
15 Oct 20
The Philippine conglomerate is planning to open a second store by end-2020.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino's, McDonald's Q3 earnings up; Slower U.S. drive-thru times seen as demand soars; Taco Bell's first e-gifting service
12 Oct 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pizza Hut's panda-shaped pizzas; Subway Singapore's new Meat Stack; KFC Singapore's Halloween bundle
12 Oct 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Deliveroo Singapore announces “booster” fund, new grocery delivery service
1 Oct 20
The fund amounts to about SG$480,000.
KFC Malaysia reaches underprivileged communities through “Extend-A-Heart” campaign
29 Sep 20
The chain has operated in the country for 47 years.
BreadTalk Group inks technology JV with ADERA
24 Sep 20
The company looks to further digitalise its food and beverage portfolio.
McDonald's China to spend US$14.7m in talent training programme
24 Sep 20
The fast food giant has partnered with over 40 schools so far.
Jamba to opens 50 locations in Japan by 2025
24 Sep 20
The smoothie chain currently has two locations in the country.
Luckin Coffee, associated firms fined nearly US$9 million over accounting fraud
24 Sep 20
The chain was also found to have engaged in anti-competitive practices.
Burger King China franchisee exploring sale: report
18 Sep 20
Deliberations are at the early stage.
Foodpanda launches Japan operations
17 Sep 20
The service will initially roll out in six cities.
Jollibee founder's net worth falls nearly 40% amidst sluggish sales: Forbes
17 Sep 20
Lack of fully operating dine-in services cut sales by nearly half.
Popeyes South Korea operator denies exit rumors
16 Sep 20
The chain responded to a memo that went viral online.
Local cuisine, DIY salad amongst Singaporeans' top orders amidst COVID-19, Deliveroo says
16 Sep 20
The breakfast category also saw a sharp increase over the circuit breaker period.
Starbucks China opens store made of shipping containers
14 Sep 20
The coffee giant has introduced the container outlet model in the U.S.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Papa John's inks largest North America deal in two decades; Starbucks rolls out strawless cups; KFC, Popeyes launch chicken sandwiches in Canada
11 Sep 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Arabica to open New York store; BreadTalk Singapore bets on indulgence with new cookie range; Jamba Juice PH's DIY smoothie kits
11 Sep 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks expands plant-based offerings in Asia
9 Sep 20
The coffee giant looks to capitalise on the surging demand for alternative options.
Costa Coffee to close more stores in China following strategy adjustment: report
8 Sep 20
The chain recently announced plans to lay off 1,650 UK-based staff.
Jollibee brings back CBTL in New York
7 Sep 20
It also debuted a new Smashburger store design in Boston.
Singapore's F&B sales fall 25.4% YoY
7 Sep 20
Fast food outlets remain resilient.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's hits back at ex-CEO; Burger King's new three-lane drive-thru design; Dunkin' to pilot checkout-free store
4 Sep 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: BreadTalk's Soy On Tap concept; Pizza Hut's seven-cheese durian pizza; KFC Singapore to bring back its spicy drumlets
4 Sep 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Winners of the 2020 QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards announced
3 Sep 20
Hundreds of executives in and out of the region also joined the whole-day virtual conference.
Nayuki to ditch plastic straws by end-2020
2 Sep 20
The chain is also looking to cut down on paper consumption.
Minor Food Singapore adds grill concept to F&B portfolio
2 Sep 20
The first-ever Josh’s Grill is located at Bugis Junction.
Jollibee's Liverpool store to open this week
1 Sep 20
It will be the chain's second restaurant in the UK.
Fatburger, Buffalo's Express opens third co-branded location in Singapore
1 Sep 20
The concepts first entered the Lion City in 2018.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's probe into ex-CEO expands; Panera teams up with Google to expand ordering options; Starbucks pledges to give time for workers to vote
28 Aug 20
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Pacific Coffee's Impossible penne; 4Fingers Singapore's curry katsu range; Marrybrown offering limited-time deals via Shopee
28 Aug 20
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
How can chains optimise their pricing approach during COVID-19?
27 Aug 20
Listen to Simon-Kucher & Partners’ presentation at our virtual event.
Guzman y Gomez S'pore head: Consumer habits being reformed in “dramatically different ways” amidst pandemic
27 Aug 20
Josh Bell joins the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards’ marketing panel.
Starbucks Malaysia operator posts earnings slump, cites pandemic-induced restrictions
26 Aug 20
It hopes to have “satisfactory” results in succeeding financial year.
Haidilao opens second UK site at The O2
25 Aug 20
A third location is slated to open by early 2021.
BreadTalk Group launches new cafe chain concept
25 Aug 20
Butter Bean will open its first site at Singapore’s Funan shopping mall.

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