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Weekly Global News Wrap: Starbucks US taps digital menus; Flippy stops working after two days; McDonald's US launches fresh beef

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

BreadTalk forms joint ventures to operate bakeries in China

The joint ventures will run Wu Pao Chun bakeries in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

Wingstop to expand in Indonesia with 6 further outlets

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

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

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

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

It plans to roll out 10 restaurants in the next five years.

KFC Singapore unveils new Zinger Mozzarella

The new offering features a fried mozzarella patty.

KFC Indonesia to roll out in Pertamina's petrol station

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

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

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

It launched its first fast food brand BURGERS'N'FRIES in Delhi-NCR.

McDonald's lovin' real time adjustment of online ad spend with Google

In a world first, McDonald’s Singapore adjusts online ad spend in geographic zones by the minute based on kitchen demand.