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Dairy Queen to open 180 food-centric DQ restaurants in China by 2034

DQ’s franchise operator in China holds 1,000 DQ restaurants on the Mainland.

Dairy Queen to open 180 food-centric DQ restaurants in China by 2034

DQ’s franchise operator in China holds 1,000 DQ restaurants on the Mainland.

Weekly News Wrap: KFC's senior hiring program; McDonald's viral Grimace shake; Burger resold for US$76

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

Sean Tresvant to take the helm as global CEO of Taco Bell Division

The current CEO, Mark King announces his retirement at the end of the year.

Minor International acquires Sizzler for $15.5m

The group will gain control of over 64 restaurants in Thailand and 10 in Japan.

McDonald’s hikes prices in Japan city centres

This is to help absorb the higher rent and labour costs.

Firehouse Subs eyes EMEA, APAC for international expansion

The brand recently announced its first restaurant opening outside North America.

Suntory PepsiCo launches first Boss cafe in Thailand

The new cafe opens on the ground floor of Siam Center.

Chinese regulator reprimands Starbucks, Shake Shack over excessive data collection

The regulator urged these companies to take steps to protect these data.

Singaporean firm acquires Novaland F&B business

The buyer’s identify and deal value was not disclosed.

IlaoIlao eyes 30 more store openings in Malaysia

The Spanish yoghurt brand recently opened its 100th store in the country.

Yum China opens 3,000th Pizza Hut in China

This marks a significant milestone for its 33-year growth in the market.

1 in 2 Singaporeans rely on social media to find new dining options

43% rely on influencers to know about trendy restaurants.

Weekly Global Wrap: Cava's US$4.7b IPO debut; MrBeast Burger rumoured closure; Burger King's Shrimp Whopper

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

Domino’s closes commissaries in SEA

It is also planning on downsizing its current corporate store network by 15% to 20%.