News
Devyani acquires Indian F&B operator Sky Gate Hospitality for $49.1m
The deal is expected to be completed in May.
McDonald’s brings 'Mood-Engine' concept store to Hong Kong
The store is located at Admiralty Station.
Third Wave Coffee partners with HarperCollins India for World Book Day
The partnership will turn select Third Wave Coffee outlets into cafe libraries.
Shogun Burger opens pop-up in Hong Kong
The pop-up will open in Regent Hong Kong’s The Lobby Lounge.
SIDES fried chicken to launch first int'l store in Singapore
The first store will open in June.
Magnolia Bakery in India serves new dessert treats this summer
These seasonal treats are available from April whilst stocks last.
Social Media Wrap: McDonald's Hong Kong unveils renovated flagship; KFC Singapore partners with Buldak; Pizza Hut Malaysia to give away blind box Hut Sliders
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Raising Cane's founder doubles net worth; Jollibee on track to triple profits despite tariffs; Starbucks implements new dress code in North America
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Tim Hortons Malaysia gets nationwide Halal certification
To celebrate, the brand has launched the RM7 Coffee Classics.
Hot Palette tackles global growth with tech, consistency
Maintaining product and service standards across borders is key as Pepper Lunch expands into new markets.
Grab urges QSRs to serve affordability demand
Indonesia’s shifting economy requires brands to innovate around low-cost meals and evolving customer behaviour.
99 Pancakes targets 7,500 stores in five years
The brand is scaling fast with tech-driven training, smaller formats, and plans for global expansion.
Potato Corner sizes stores to match sales potential
Right-sizing store formats is key to balancing rapid expansion with profitability.
Nothing Before Coffee secures $2.3m in Pre-Series A funding
The fresh funds will be used to open 150 new cafes by 2026.
QSR brands adopt AI to cut refund losses
Operators are advised to use AI to boost profitability and reduce losses from false delivery claims.
New QSR wave intensifies fight for consumer attention
Kerry flags rising competition, bolder flavors, and food waste as key industry concerns
Commentary
Design, Data, Discipline: The answer to attrition for QSRs in Asia
What's driving the rapid growth of coffee retail in the Philippines?