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BreadTalk forms joint ventures to operate bakeries in China
14 Mar 18
The joint ventures will run Wu Pao Chun bakeries in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
Wingstop to expand in Indonesia with 6 further outlets
14 Mar 18
The decision is driven by its confidence over its business prospects in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.
Marine Harvest to open 2,000 salmon-only fast food outlets in China
14 Mar 18
It believes this will help expand demand for the farmed fish among the country’s growing middle class.
Longreach Group to acquire Japanese chain Kohikan
14 Mar 18
The Longreach Group sees the potential to expand into high growth Asian markets.
QSRs need to absorb more of the delivery fee, argue delivery firms
9 Mar 18
Food chain operators and delivery heavyweights clashed over delivery fees as each side blamed the other for lack of profitability.
Oz-based Oporto to enter Singapore in April 2018
9 Mar 18
It plans to roll out 10 restaurants in the next five years.
KFC Singapore unveils new Zinger Mozzarella
8 Mar 18
The new offering features a fried mozzarella patty.
KFC Indonesia to roll out in Pertamina's petrol station
7 Mar 18
The partnership is in line with Pertamina’s strategy to offer non-fuel services at Pasti Prima stations.
Higher minimum wage pushes fast food price surge
7 Mar 18
The minimum wage jumped from 6,470 won ($5.99) per hour last year to 7,530 won ($7.08).
TenRen Tea to open further eight sites by 2020
7 Mar 18
It plans to use the 65.6% of IPO proceeds to open new outlets and widen its retail footprint.
India's Himalaya Food International forays into fast food
7 Mar 18
It launched its first fast food brand BURGERS'N'FRIES in Delhi-NCR.
Global News Wrap Up: KFC UK runs low with gravy; Starbucks debuts reserve store concept in Seattle; Chipotle ditches sole burger site
7 Mar 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan's Hummingbird Card Programme; McDonald's Singapore's Scrambled Egg Burgers; MOS Burger Japan's Cream Cheese Burger
7 Mar 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's lovin' real time adjustment of online ad spend with Google
5 Mar 18
In a world first, McDonald’s Singapore adjusts online ad spend in geographic zones by the minute based on kitchen demand.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC apologises for FCK-ing up; Dunkin' Donuts ramps up expansion in the US; Subway might upgrade its rewards programme
28 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan introduced Sparkling drinks in 7-Eleven stores; McDonald's Singapore to launch Chocolate Pie; Jollibee to unveil new fries flavour
28 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Bread maker Bonn Group ventures into fast food space
28 Feb 18
It opened its first La Americana burger outlet in Delhi.
Indonesia's Go-Jek raises $2b for expansion and digital investments
28 Feb 18
It has raised a higher than targeted $1.5b in a fundraising round.
Jollibee expands in Hong Kong with two new openings
28 Feb 18
Jollibee’s seventh and eighth stores opened in Tsuen Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, respectively.
McDonald's Japan launches mobile payment in 2,900 locations
28 Feb 18
The giant turns to app to reduce congestion amidst labor shortage.
Two in three online meal orders based on promo pricing
26 Feb 18
And snacking at the office rather than lunch or dinner is the fastest growing segment for online food ordering in China.
Global News Wrap Up: Jollibee raises stake in Smashburger; Taco Bell's CEO steps down; Chicken and chip shortage hits KFC UK
21 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Kyochon launches giveaway contest; KFC introduces floats; Starbucks unveils Pastel Collection
21 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks Japan taps in to coffee machine leasing
21 Feb 18
It is leasing office-use machines that brew "the same coffee that is served at its outlets".
Jollibee's profit soars 15% to $136.3m
21 Feb 18
The fast food giant opened 465 stores in 2017.
Prosecutors refute charges against McDonald's Korea
21 Feb 18
The prosecution said there was no sufficient evidence to back the beef contamination issue.
KFC China launches cultural-themed restaurants in 18 cities
21 Feb 18
It hopes to bolster customers' cultural experiences in their restaurants through technology.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Chocolate Black Tea; Krispy Kreme partners with Viber; MOS Burger introduces new offerings
14 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Global News Wrap Up: Arby's and Buffalo merge to form Inspire Brands Inc; Yum Brands to invest $200m in Grubhub; Dunkin' Donuts pledges to remove foam cups
14 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Yum China's net income crashed 20% in 2017
14 Feb 18
For the fourth quarter, Yum's operating profit rose by 23% to $71 million.
QSR Media to hold fifth Conference and Awards in Sydney
14 Feb 18
It is hailed as the biggest and best event for quick service and fast casual restaurant operators.
Clothing retailer Bench launches Bench Café in the Philippines
14 Feb 18
It opened the brand's first restaurant at its flagship store at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City.
Cold Stone Creamery to expand in Malaysia
13 Feb 18
It plans to open 10 stores in Malaysia within the next five years.
McDonald's Korea carries on tradition at the Olympics
13 Feb 18
Free McDonald's has long been a perk for Olympic athletes.
Jubilant eyes smaller format Dunkin' Donuts stores
13 Feb 18
It is looking at models focused on donuts and beverages in search of profitability.
Global News Wrap Up: Panera offers 'clean consultant' services; Starbucks rolls out its own Visa Card; Wendy's calls out McDonald's for using frozen beef
7 Feb 18
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new Alice + Olivia collection; Pacific Coffee launches East meets West creations; Yellow Cab offers unlimited pizza
7 Feb 18
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Texas Chicken expands in Indonesia with two new outlets
7 Feb 18
PT. Quick Serve Indonesia plans more opening this 2018.
UK-based PizzaExpress opens in the Philippines
7 Feb 18
The first outlet is located at Uptown Place Mall in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
60 Subway outlets halt pork-based sandwiches
7 Feb 18
Although the brand said in a disclaimer that the non-pork servicing restaurants are not halal certified.

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