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Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's $3 value meal; Gong cha mulls sale; Indian QSRs threatened by LPG supply disruptions
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's $3 value meal; Gong cha mulls sale; Indian QSRs threatened by LPG supply disruptions
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks launches Harry Potter drinks in APAC
Exclusive Hogwarts House mugs will hit twelve markets, including Australia and India, for a strictly limited period.
Singapore cafe chain The Providore shuts all 6 sites
The news follows a wave of closures in the country's F&B industry.
Jollibee profits up 5.4% in 2025
SWS in international segments expanded 27%, led by strong coffee brand performance.
Fore Coffee rejects franchise expansion despite $3.61m profit
The coffee chain added 60 outlets, bringing the total to 290 across Indonesia and Singapore.
Social Media Wrap: Koi Koi Thé March updates; Shake Shack partners with pastry chef Kylie Yang; Starbucks promotes protein combo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s Singapore hosts community Buka Puasa for Ramadan
The event also featured McDonald’s “Light a Lamp, Share a Table” initiative.
CHAGEE prepares three-outlet Seoul launch with Gangnam reveal
All three sites are due to open simultaneously in the second quarter of 2026.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's CEO sparks burger-tasting beef; Wendy's hire Chief Tasting Officer; White Castle celebrates 105 years
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
CHAGEE adds Iced Lemon Fruit teas in the Philippines
The brand is also releasing summer-themed merchandise with the new drinks.
Chinese tea chain Molly Tea debuts in Singapore
Spanning 1,400 sq ft, the store is the chain’s largest in Southeast Asia.
McDonald’s sells another shop in Hong Kong
The fast-food giant sold it for $11.95m.
CHAGEE bets on tea to win over Filipino palates
The largely coffee-drinking nation has recently been warming up to premium tea experiences.
Jollibee weighs 2027 Vietnam IPO for Highlands Coffee
The company said details remain preliminary and may be subject to change.
Pizza Hut Singapore reinvents solo dining with new Sliders, My Box
Flavours include Ghost Pepper Cheese Chicken, Truffle Spinach Chicken, and Cheesy Beef Pepperoni.
Tealive hits Malaysian grocery shelves with ‘3+1 Fun Packs’
Consumers can pick from milk tea, coffee, or chocolate.
Tim Hortons China celebrates seven years with travel giveaway
The promotion can be entered through Tims China's official WeChat Mini Programme.
