News
The Coffee Club taps former RFG exec as new CEO
The Coffee Club taps former RFG exec as new CEO
He brings with him experience across various industries.
Malaysian chain NakNak holds first Pickle & Play event
The chain also plans to roll out a limited-time menu and open new outlets by year-end.
Starbucks SG marks Mental Wellness month with new merch collab, initiatives
The Starbucks + Paintinks by Melt collection will be available from 8 October exclusively in stores.
Weekly Global Wrap: Wendy's launches tenders; Pizza Hut quietly rolls out new logo; Krispy Kreme launches Taylor Swift album-inspired doughnuts
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Gong cha exits Singapore ‘temporarily’
The brand plans to reopen in 2026 under a new franchise agreement.
GYG Singapore introduces new limited-time Butter Chicken
It will be available from 14 October to 23 November.
Gong cha debuts in Washington with new Capitol Hill location
The store is run by father-daughter team Ajay and Prachi Keshap, who plan to open 50 regional outlets in five years.
Ride-hailing platform TADA expands partnership with foodpanda
The collaboration targets new and existing users.
Social Media Wrap: Cinnabon India's veggie sliders' Tealive hosts tea-making workshop; Popeyes unveils seaweed wrapped chicken
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Singapore named most affordable place for budget dining
Asian cities dominate the list of places with the cheapest meals.
KFC China’s Food Bank programme recognise in Fortune's 2025 Change the World list
The list recognises companies that drive positive social impacts.
Luckin Coffee lands at Hong Kong airport
The new airport branch covers over 1,000 sq. ft.
American fast-casual chain Fatburger returns to Japan
The chain has over 200 restaurants in the world.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chick-fil-A to launch beverage concept; Burger King starts selling beef patties in Japan; Krispy Kreme taps Joe Jonas for National Coffee Day deals
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks announces 900 employee layoffs, cafe closures in US and Canada
Starbucks will close around 1% of its company-operated cafes.
Social Media Wrap: Pickup Coffee launches loyalty programme; Baskin-Robbins challenges Malaysian consumers; KFC Singapore partners with Red Bull
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks targets matcha lovers with new drinks, merch launch
The new drinks join the brand’s matcha menu on 24 September.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties