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Luckin Coffee partners with Stripe to drive SEA expansion
Luckin Coffee partners with Stripe to drive SEA expansion
This enables local payment methods such as GrabPay, PayNow, and FPX.
Starbucks unveils first heritage shophouse cafe in Singapore’s Chinatown
The cafe will offer store-exclusive F&B offerings.
Grab responds to rise of discovery-driven dining
Shifting consumer behavior is forcing platforms to rethink dining tools.
Guzman y Gomez reports 23.6% global network sales growth in Q3
The group reported positive growth in four markets it operates.
Gong cha reports record $600m system sales in 2024
Group revenue also went up 12% compared to the prior year.
Weekly Global Wrap: FAT Brands to accept crypto for franchisee royalty payments; McDonald's Philippines operator to spend $87m for expansion; Domino's announces new third-party delivery partnership
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Papa Johns, Google Cloud expand partnership to deliver AI-powered pizza experiences
The collaboration will extend across global markets, including the UK and Europe.
Blue Bottle Coffee debuts in Southeast Asia with Singapore outlet opening
To celebrate the opening, guests can customise their Blue Bottle Tote with any tote purchase.
Yum! Brands' CEO to retire next year
David Gibbs has served the company as CEO since January 2020.
See you at the QSR Media Asia TabSquare Conference & Awards 2025
The event is on 3 April.
Social Media Wrap: ZUS Coffee launches gift card feature; KFC embraces AI in new ad; Tealive partners with mobile game for giveaway
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Whataburger hires ex-McDonald's exec; Jollibee launches premium burger in US Tim Hortons appoints new COO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Luckin Coffee Singapore expands with three new stores in April
This brings its total store count to 60.
Domino’s Pizza China’s revenue soars 41.4% YoY in FY2024
The group expects to open approximately 300 net new stores in 2025.
QSRs turn to tech as competition squeezes margins
Food chains face growing pricing pressure as Chinese and global entrants reshape the QSR landscape.
Asia’s QSRs rethink packaging amidst plastic bans
Food businesses are turning to sustainable packaging—but face rising costs and infrastructure gaps.
Jamba unveils 'Hello Sunshine' prototype to boost experience, growth
The new design features self-order kiosks, digital marketing screens, and streamlined store layouts.
Commentary
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