News
Nominations for the QSR Media Asia Awards opens
Winners will be revealed during the QSR Media Asia Conference & Awards 2026
QSR Media Asia Conference returns on 24 March 2026
An event to convene senior QSR executives in Singapore.
Social Media Wrap: McDonald's India's barista workshop; KFC Singapore joins Cards Collectibles Asia; Bask Bear Coffee reveals benefits of Aren sugar
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Fan frenzy erupts with Starbucks 'Bearista Cup' release; Chick-fil-A trials new chicken sandwiches; KFC partners with viral game for limited-time offers.
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks Korea unveils Where’s Wally?-inspired holiday treats and merch
The menu features the Wally Cherry Pudding Frappuccino and Red Velvet Cheesecake.
Tiong Bahru Bakery enters collaboration with Aussie foodtech firm Forged by Vow
This marks the brand’s first collaboration following its brand refresh.
Bask Bear Coffee & Toasties pledges $290k for Visit Malaysia 2026 sponsorship
This is part of a sponsorship deal with Tourism Malaysia.
RBI, CPE join forces to expand Burger King China’s presence
The partnership aims to grow the chain to over 4,000 locations by 2035.
Weekly Global Wrap: Wendy's shutters 'hundreds' of US restaurants; Papa Johns CEO open to 'alternative' strategies; Krispy Kreme Philippines launches chef-crafted menu;
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Gong cha signs 100 unit deal in Thailand
The new sites will be designed under its new Gong cha 2.0 rebrand.
Restaurant Brands International posts $315m net income in Q3
Revenue for the quarter rose by 6.9% to $2.45b.
Yum! Brands mulls sale of Pizza Hut
Goldman Sachs and Barclays were appointed as financial advisers.
Social Media Wrap: CHAGEE opens in Singapore's Chinatown; Starbucks Philippines partners with Lazada; Krispy Kreme unveils holiday drink range
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
European bagel chain Bagelstein opens second India outlet in Delhi
The launch is part of its plan to expand in India’s quick-service and café market.
Yum China’s revenue up 4% YoY to $3.2b in Q3
Same-store sales were up 1% YoY, whilst same-store transactions rose 4%.
Pizza Hut Singapore to roll out new festive Cheesy Bites
The menu is available from 13 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
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