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Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's new accelerator program; McDonald's global initiative against youth unemployment; why most fast food chains' logos are yellow
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle's new accelerator program; McDonald's global initiative against youth unemployment; why most fast food chains' logos are yellow
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks Japan debuts their Caramelly Pear range; Domino's Singapore's Chocolate Lava Cake; Sakae Sushi Malaysia's 21st anniversary sale
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
QSR Brands, foodpanda partner to increase KFC and Pizza Hut delivery outlets in Malaysia
The retail company aims to have the number of their delivery outlets reach 730 by 2019. QSR Brands and foodpanda signed a memorandum of agreement to drive profit growth by expanding KFC’s and Pizza Hut’s delivery services in Malaysia. QSR Brands has over 1,080 KFC and Pizza Hut outlets, but only 320 branches are offering delivery services. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azahari Mohamed Kamil, managing director of QSR Brands, expects that the delivery outlets for KFC and Pizza Hut will grow to 480 by the end of the year and to an estimated 730 by 2019. “This partnership with foodpanda is a progressive step towards expanding our reach by growing our delivery services across our two main quick service restaurants brands, KFC and Pizza Hut. This will provide a new revenue stream by serving not only our non-delivery outlets but also complement existing delivery outlets,” Kamil said. Meanwhile, foodpanda’s managing director Sayantan Das says that they are thrilled to add the brands to their portfolio. “Food delivery services have grown exponentially in Malaysia over the past 6 years and foodpanda has contributed to that growth. We are proud to add two of the biggest names in quick service restaurants in Malaysia, KFC and Pizza Hut, to our stable of over 1,900 restaurants and we hope to contribute to the growth in KFC’s and Pizza Hut’s delivery business,” Das said.
Jumbo Group revenues up by 2.9% for third quarter
The group continues plans to open more restaurants in Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and China.
Is a Yum China buyout on the horizon?
KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in China could soon belong to new owners.
Kenny Rogers Roasters and Jollibean to open in India
India also marks the first overseas market for Jollibean after Singapore.
Gelatissimo to expand in Bangladesh and India on September
Its franchisees are expected to open five stores for each country in the next 12 months. Gelatissimo announced that they will open a number stores in Bangladesh and India on September. “Making excellent gelato is a complex task and so is building a brilliant gelato business. With a quality artisan product, a simple in-store production system, local marketing and brand building campaigns and an ongoing training programme, we set all our franchisees up for success. Bangladesh and India represent big opportunities for us and our partners and we look forward to making it a sweet success,” Gelatissimo CEO Filipe Barbosa said in a statement. The expansion will be done in partnership with master franchisees Sangeeta Dumpeta from India and Nilesh Jamnadas from Bangladesh. “The stores will be fitted in the internationally recognisable Gelatissimo branding and serve the brand’s best loved flavours and products,” Dumpeta said. The ice cream chain currently has 45 stores in Australia and another 17 in other countries. India and Bangladesh will join Gelatissimo’s portfolio of international franchises along with Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and China
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Starbucks unveils new plant-based Cold Brew; Taco Bell tests Reaper Ranch fries; Tim Hortons finally replaces leaky coffee cup lids
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Wendy's unveils new Baconator; Subway launches Double the Meat promo; QSRs celebrate Eid al-Adha
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
% Arabica Coffee to open first store in Singapore
The Japanese coffee chain was started by a latte art world champion in Kyoto in 2014.
McDonald's China passes 300-store mark
The fast food giant is pressing ahead with its expansion strategy.
Japanase pancake chain Chibo plans Asia expansion
They are also adding halal options to their menu.
Philippine seafood chain Above Sea Level looks to expand internationally
The brand started in January 2017 at a food park in Pasig City.
Mao Shan Café eyes expansion across China
The durian-based cafe brand is targeting 100 stores by 2020.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's brings back the McGold Card; pizza start-up Zume eyes USD$750 million deal with SoftBank; Papa John's Q2 sales fall
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: Shakey's PH ties up with UCC Coffee; Starbucks Singapore's Acai Mixed Berry Frappuccino returns; Domino's Malaysia gives away gadgets
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald's Malaysia stops the sale of plastic straws
The fast food giant joins the global movement to reduce plastic waste. The New Straits Times reported that McDonald's Malaysia introduced a 'Say No To Straws' campaign, starting August 1. Although an official statement has yet to be released by the fast food giant, some branches in Bangsar and Penang have already put up signs informing customers that plastic straws will no longer be provided beginning next month, unless specifically requested at the counter.