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Social Media Wrap Up: Less straws for Highlands Coffee Vietnam; Krispy Kreme Singapore unveils Ramadan doughnuts; Domino's Malaysia to support SEA Games esports athletes

Social Media Wrap Up: Less straws for Highlands Coffee Vietnam; Krispy Kreme Singapore unveils Ramadan doughnuts; Domino's Malaysia to support SEA Games esports athletes

Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week. BRAND AND STORE UPDATES Highlands Coffee Vietnam announced its support to protect the Earth by lessening the use of straw and plastic spoon, and offering free up size when customers bring their own glass.

Taco Bell India wants 600 stores in 10 years

The expansion will be done through master franchisee Burman Hospitality.

Starbucks unveils first sign language store in China

The coffee chain also opened signing stores in Malaysia and Washington, D.C.

Dome Cafe Singapore to close last outlet in June

The brand will close after 20 years in the country.

Pizza Hut Malaysia eyes system upgrade

The brand will also open eight more stores by the end of the year.

KFC Malaysia now accepting Boost e-wallet payment nationwide

The partnership aims to bolster cashless payment in the country.

Deliveroo secures US$575 million funding from Amazon

The e-commerce company is set to be the largest investor in Deliveroo’s series G funding round.

Luckin Coffee's spend on advertising, marketing “may be unsustainable”: Fitch Solutions

The Chinese coffee startup recently announced its plan to raise up to US$510 million in their US IPO.

Mekong Capital invests in Vietnam's Pizza 4Ps

It’s the ninth company to receive investment from the fund.

In-N-Out holds one-day pop-up in Beijing

The pop-up store was located at Las Coffee in 798 Art District.

Five Guys reportedly planning to open in Singapore

This will be the American burger chain’s second outlet in Asia.

What do investment firms look for in a QSR brand?

Experts from Archipelago Capital Partners, Everstone Capital and TBV Capital weigh in.