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Weekly Global Wrap: US french fry supplier shutters plant; Popeyes adds Ghost Pepper sauce in sandwiches; Pizza Hut launches squid ink pizza
Weekly Global Wrap: US french fry supplier shutters plant; Popeyes adds Ghost Pepper sauce in sandwiches; Pizza Hut launches squid ink pizza
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Wayback Burgers Asia opens first multibrand plant-based restaurant ‘Next Restaurant’ in Tokyo
The new restaurant is located in Omotesando, Tokyo.
Five Star launches FSC-certified eco-friendly packaging
They emerged as the first Thai franchise brand to use FSC-certified food packaging.
Shakey’s Pizza Asia targets US expansion
The registration is expected to be completed after 30 days.
Fast casual restaurant market grows by US$302.5b in 2024 to 2028
It is estimated to increase at a CAGR of 15.2%.
Jollibee to open first Alameda location in California
This marks their 12th location in the San Francisco Bay Area and its 75th in the U.S.
Arabian Entertainment Co. opens first Applebee’s and IHOP at Four Square Mall in Riyadh
It is open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m on weekdays, and 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends.
Jamba makes India debut
The brand will be targeting Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad for its expansion.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's Chicken Big Mac comes to the US; Sweetgreen showcases kitchen tech; Koo Koo Roo returns
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: llaollao Philippines celebrates birthday; Pizza Hut Indonesia unveils Beef Series; Burger King Singapore features Addams Family toy merch
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Nothing Before Coffee opens 75th outlet in Delhi’s Connaught Place
They also launched their four new outlets across India.
Starbucks announces expansion with two new coffee farms
The new farms are located in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Dubai
It is located at ‘The Beach’ at Jumeirah Beach Residence.
Chanson International Holding net income slips 14.4% in H1
The drop in revenue was attributed to lower sales in China and the US
Philippine bubble tea brand Moonleaf launches anniversary sale on 3 October
The brand will ofer milk teas for a quarter.
HungryPanda raises $55m led by Mars Growth Capital
This aims to accelerate their expansion and service developments.
Bask Bear reaches 10 outlet milestone for cafe banking concept with AmBank
The concept was first launched in 2023.
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