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Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's joins the plant-based arena; Burger King's 'Day Without A Whopper' campaign; DoorDash reports data breach
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's joins the plant-based arena; Burger King's 'Day Without A Whopper' campaign; DoorDash reports data breach
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Popeyes Singapore's new chicken burger; Jollibee spices up their fries; Starbucks, Guzman y Gomez brew Int'l Coffee Day deals
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Luckin diversifies, inks juice joint venture with Louis Dreyfus
The business looks to capitalise on China’s “fastest-growing” NFC market.
McDonald's still favorite option for Singaporeans, study claims
New research from Blis revealed that loyalty to a single franchise is rare in the Lion City.
Pacific Coffee opens new store at San Po Kong
The new outlet wants to cater to working professionals.
Starbucks teams up with Rachel Zoe for limited-edition merchandise
The collection includes drinkware and accessories in Zoe's signature palm leaf and leopard prints.
Weekly Global News Wrap: KFC tests chicken and donuts sandwich; Panera enters the grain bowl category; Taco Bell's Halloween-themed collection
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: VeganBurg joins global climate strike; how Tigar Sugar Singapore partnered with MAC Cosmetics; NeNe Chicken Malaysia's ‘Snowing' range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
The Coffee Club makes Vietnam debut
This is now the chain’s 10th international market.
Mad Mex opens first Singapore restaurant, eyes first Malaysian outlet by December
The opening follows the chain’s strategic partnership with 4Fingers announced in 2018.
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Milksha opens first Australian store
It has grown to over 240 outlets across six markets.
Food Junction buy spells short-term pain for BreadTalk: analyst
It could incur acquisition debt of S$50m along with assumed interest of 2.5-3.5%.
Jollibee to open third store in Canada
The first 50 customers who spent C$25 above will enjoy a year’s supply of chicken.
MK Restaurant Group acquires majority stake in Thai restaurant chain Laem Charoen Seafood
The deal is said to be aligned with the group’s strategy to expand the restaurant business in Thailand.
McDonald's Philippines will now hire senior citizens and PWDs in Manila
Each outlet will accept one PWD and two senior citizens.
Jollibee to boost revenues in the US and China through M&A: report
It wants the two markets to account for 30% of its revenues separately.
JUMBO Group launches second Tsui Wah outlet in Singapore
It has a total floor area of over 4,800 sqft and a seating capacity of 192 seats.
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