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Social Media Wrap: CHAGEE Singapore launches blind boxes; KFC Malaysia holds kid's workshop; McDonald's India partners with co-working space
Social Media Wrap: CHAGEE Singapore launches blind boxes; KFC Malaysia holds kid's workshop; McDonald's India partners with co-working space
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
99 Pancakes drops new Waffle Cake collection
The new menu range starts at ₹359.
BonBird opens first restaurant in Abu Dhabi
This comes after its expansion to Oman in April.
Galadari Brothers brings Jimmy John’s to Dubai in regional debut
Jimmy John’s has opened four restaurants in a day.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks to hire global content creator; Ohio-based pizza chain opens first robotic restaurant; Luckin Coffee launches AI smart assistant Lucky
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
QSR Media expands to the Middle East with launch of first conference
The event will also feature the first QSR Media Middle East Awards.
Popeyes Singapore launches first breakfast menu
All 19 outlets across Singapore will have the new menu.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's closes spin-off brand; Starbucks launch self-service kiosk; TGI Fridays overhauls menu
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Korean fast food chain Lotteria eyes Philippines expansion
The group plans to open 30 restaurants in five years
Boba Bhai expands to RTD bubble teas, eyes 20% sales from new channels
The canned teas are now live on Blinkit and Zepto, with Instamart expected to follow.
Florida’s Blueprint Cookies to debut first int’l store in Dubai
The first 100 visitors on opening day will get a free limited-edition pink tumbler with Blueprint stickers.
Entertainment dining chain Dave & Buster’s breaks ground in the Philippines
Entertainment dining chain Dave & Buster’s breaks ground in the Philippines.
Careem Food launches ‘Meals:On’ in Abu Dhabi for solo food orders
It offers a curated selection of complete meal deals, all priced under AED29.
What will drive UAE’s fast-food market to reach $25.36b by 2033?
The segment will grow at 19.2% from 2025 to 2033.
Bahrain hospitality firm Al Abraaj Restaurants Group adds bitcoin to treasury
The company claims to be the first in the Middle East to do so.
Greek-born creperie chain Crepa Crepa enters Abu Dhabi market
The brand offers a variety of crepes, including options like four cheese, Texas BBQ, and chicken Philly.
Pizza Hut Singapore unveils new elevated dine-in menu
The hero of the new menu is the artisanal sourdough pizzas.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties