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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks to close 150 stores next year, the Hardee's-Carl's Jr. branding split, Chick-fil-A is top fast food chain in reputation survey
22 Jun 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 Philippines' Mac & Ham salad, Domino's Pizza Malaysia's new express card, Din Tai Fung Singapore seeks to hire new staff
22 Jun 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Wetzel's Pretzels targets 50 sites in China by 2021
20 Jun 18
Their first site recently opened at the Reel Mall in Shanghai.
Pret A Manger Hong Kong revamps plant-based menu
20 Jun 18
Nine vegetarian and vegan recipes make up the brand’s newest offering.
Korean sandwich chain Isaac Toast set to debut in Singapore by July
20 Jun 18
Their upcoming first outlet is located at Plaza Singapura mall.
Omotesando Koffee to open first store in Bangkok
20 Jun 18
The upscale brand originated in an old Tokyo home in 2011.
Weekly Global News Wrap: IHOP's name-change marketing strategy, McDonald's brings 45 children to World Cup, Boston fast casual has robots as cooks
17 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King Thailand's new fish burger, Wendy's Malaysia's World Cup deal, Old Chang Kee's reopens New Kallang Wave outlet
17 Jun 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media.
Dippin' Dots, Doc Popcorn set to debut in China
14 Jun 18
The brands target to have 10 locations by May 2019.
Tealive to open 500 stores in China within three years
14 Jun 18
The Malaysian tea brand's expansion plan resulted from a joint venture with two Chinese companies.
Founder Bak Kut Teh opens first site in Vietnam
14 Jun 18
The Singaporean restaurant chain was established in 1978.
Jollibee eyes Canadian expansion, plans to open 100 sites in five years
14 Jun 18
The Filipino fast food chain says the country is a significant part of their North American expansion plan.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Wendy's new tomato supply initiative, A&W's U.S. expansion, first IHOP-Applebee's combo set to open
10 Jun 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Domino's Malaysia's Ssamjeang Prawn Pizza, Pacific Coffee's milk tasting challenge, Yellow Cab's Father's Day promo
10 Jun 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks Hong Kong halts display of disposable plastic utensils in all sites
7 Jun 18
The new sustainability initiative will start next month.
No mere fad, the poké invasion in Australia is here to stay
6 Jun 18
But how should competing brands that feature the Hawaiian dish separate themselves?
My Melody Café unveils first site in Singapore
6 Jun 18
This is the first café in the island-nation themed after the Sanrio character.
First Tsui Wah site in Singapore set to open on June 15
6 Jun 18
The soon-to-open coffee shop-style outlet is located at Clarke Quay.
Toast Box Philippines closes Manila branches, launches new concept
6 Jun 18
Nanyang started to offer Asian offerings this month.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' racial bias training video; Domino's welcomes customers to suggest ‘Hotspots'; Sugar substitutes market projected to value at $19.1b
1 Jun 18
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 Chicken Fries, Goldilocks' corned beef pandesal, 4 Fingers' voucher giveaway
1 Jun 18
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BreadTalk Group to introduce two tea beverage brands in Singapore and Thailand
30 May 18
They will do this through a joint venture with Shenzhen Pindao.
Starbucks Thailand reopens Reserve store
30 May 18
It is now the coffee brand’s biggest store in the country.
Jollibee tagged in Philippine ‘endo' issue
30 May 18
The country’s largest fast food operator is suspected to be engaged in labor-only contracting.
Alibaba unveils “smart-ordering” system
30 May 18
Customers at cafés and restaurants may soon place their orders in a machine via voice.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks' new anti-discrimination policy; Chipotle's new drive-thru lanes; Domino's awards 'World's Fastest Pizza Maker'
25 May 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC unveils new Asian Ginger Twister; J.Co's newest frappe; Marrybrown's new voucher promo
25 May 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media.
Max's Group launches All-You-Can Wednesdays for June
23 May 18
Customers of the dining group’s eight restaurants can indulge in their special offers.
A&W Indonesia brings back annual signature Ramadan combos
23 May 18
Its Paket Berdug Barkah consists of two choices that customers can choose from.
Starbucks to open 20 branches in Myanmar
23 May 18
Hong Kong’s Coffee Concepts won the rights to open the coffee brand in the country.
KFC franchisor to set up 50 drive-thru outlets at Petronas stations
23 May 18
The agreed expansion will take place in the next three years.
Millennials are eating healthier, and what this means for your QSR
18 May 18
Needing a quick bite no longer means eating unhealthy.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Pizza Hut expands beer delivery test; Nestlé acquires the right to distribute Starbucks products; McDonald's now serves fresh beef
16 May 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC Malaysia unveils its new Mac & Cheese; Guzman y Gomez now available in foodpanda; Krispy Kreme Singapore launched its Peanut Butter series
16 May 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks Ready-to-Drink platform to expand to 400 Chinese cities
16 May 18
It is expected to reach across more than 125,000 premium points of distribution in partnership with Tingyi.
Jollibee's net profit surged 17.3% to $34.4m in Q1
16 May 18
It also reported a system-wide sales increase of 19.3% year-on-year to $878.2m, supporting the 18.8% growth in revenue to $664.7m.
Jollibee invests SG$45m to acquire the Tim Ho Wan franchise in APAC
16 May 18
The venture is said to eventually allow substantial control of the master franchise for Asia Pacific.
Philippine QSR delivery services ordered to shut down after data breach
13 May 18
The National Privacy Commission prompted Jollibee Foods Corp.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's banks on digital transformation; Malaysia's QSR Brands mulls $509.6m IPO; Chipotle now offers delivery in 1,500 US sites
9 May 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: MOS Burger Singapore is now available in honestbee; KFC Malaysia unveils its new Nacho Cheezy Crunch; Kyochon Malaysia launches in Fave Pay
9 May 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.

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