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Weekly Global News Wrap: TriArtisan Capital and Paulson acquires Chinese restaurant chain P.F. Chang's; Starbucks shelves plans to roll out 1,000 Reserve stores; Taco Bell to test first vegetarian menu
Weekly Global News Wrap: TriArtisan Capital and Paulson acquires Chinese restaurant chain P.F. Chang's; Starbucks shelves plans to roll out 1,000 Reserve stores; Taco Bell to test first vegetarian menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's UAE introduces Spicy McChicken range; Subway Malaysia launches Black Pepper Chicken Sub; Pizza Hut Singapore unveils new Jili Crab Pizza and Alfredo Baked Salmon
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Monthly rate of South Koreans dining out declines in 2018, survey says
The monthly average spending also went down by ₩11,000 (US$9.84).
McDonald's Singapore launches new campaign for their 40th anniversary
The campaign was made in collaboration with advertising agency DDB Group.
New ramen concept debuts in Hong Kong
Ramen Cubism will be launched by two Japanese celebrity chefs who already own noodle concepts in Japan.
Luckin Coffee lays out aggressive plan to launch 2,500 stores in 2019
The news follows after they collected US$200 million in its latest funding round.
Burger King eyes 1,000 new sites in China for the next three years
The burger chain sees growing potential of the foodservice and delivery sectors in the country.
Hong Kong-based coffee chain Honolulu Cafe debuts in the Philippines
The coffee chain is also slated to open their second outlet in the country on February.
Kimly parent company gets back SG$1.4m from returning Asian Story Corporation
The came after they aborted their acquisition two months ago.
foodpanda's Luc Andreani on the key to tickling Singapore's food palate
A massive restaurant network spanning 6,000 establishments helps fuel its bid for market leadership.
Coca-Cola completes acquisition of Costa Coffee
The news comes after the beverage company gained the approval of the sale in the European Union and China.
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NTUC Enterprise's proposed acquisition of Kopitiam gets nod from Singapore's competition watchdog
The process of the buyout is expected to be completed on January 2019.
Haidilao set to make debut in Vietnam
The Chinese hot pot chain's first site will be in Ho Chi Minh City.
TGI Fridays' Indian partner eyes funding to boost expansion
The US casual dining chain aims to launch smaller store formats across the country.
Starbucks-Alibaba partnership unveils first virtual store in China
It provides customers access to both companies’ digital platforms.
Jollibee now 100% owner of US burger chain Smashburger
The fast food company aims to expand the burger chain business in the US, Philippines, China and Vietnam.
