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Starbucks teams up with Rachel Zoe for limited-edition merchandise
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.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's acquires voice-based tech firm Apprente; Wendy's to launch breakfast menu across the US in 2020; Chick-fil-A's chickens are now fully antibiotic-free
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald's Singapore's 40 days of 1-for-1 deals; NENE Chicken Malaysia offered 50% off on meals via GrabFood; Starbucks India's Pumpkin Spiced Latte return
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's Japan to keep current prices for most of its products despite new tax
The country’s consumption tax on food is deemed to be effective by the start of October.
Singaporean firm acquires TGI Fridays' India
It was sold by Bistro Hospitality and TGI Fridays which held 75% and 25% stakes, respectively.
Starbucks Reserve flagship store goes live in Tianjin, China
Its Bar Mixato offers over 30 options of Starbucks Reserve cocktails, wines, and craft beers.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties