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Inside Yum! Brands' new integrated tech platform Byte by Yum!
Inside Yum! Brands' new integrated tech platform Byte by Yum!
At least 25,000 Yum! restaurants are utilising the platform.
Albaik CEO reconfirms Pakistan launch
The expansion is said to be in its final stages.
Weekly Global Wrap: US chain adds egg surcharge; Burger King unveils game-day Whopper; Former KFC Turkey operator files for bankruptcy
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
99 Pancakes unveils Valentine's specials
The latest specials are priced from ₹299 to ₹449.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprise to close 172 Japan restaurants to improve profit
The brand aims to focus on prefectures where it has the advantage.
Yum China sales increase by 5% YoY in 2024
The company increased its cash dividend to 50%.
Pizza Hut Singapore offers exclusive private dining experience in new promo
The brand will close the whole restaurant for their date.
Starbucks to reduce 30% in its F&B offerings in the US
It was not specified whether international locations would be affected as well
Chinese bubble tea brand operator Guming eyes $200m in HK IPO
The brand is selling 158.6 million shares.
Third Wave Coffee unveils its Valentine’s Day menu
The theme of the menu is Heart Crafted.
Little Caesars unveils new snack in Super Bowl LIX ad in the US
The brand is the official pizza sponsor of the NFL.
CoCo Bubble Tea launches first single-store franchising strategy in Japan
The brand will also expand its training programs, operational support, and supply channels.
China F&B to slow but still exceed GDP growth
The sector will slow to 5% to 6% in 2025 from 8.2% in 2024, a ratings firm said.
Social Media Wrap: 4Fingers launches dollar deal; Tiong Bahru Bakery taps into nostalgia; Burger King unveils BOGO delivery deal
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Japanese bakery cafe ‘Bread, Espresso &’ opens first US store
It has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with HitoBito Inc. for the LA area.
Asia’s biggest quick-service restaurant event returns
The event is on 3 April 2025.
Coffee Island enters India market
It aims to open 20 outlets by March 2026 and increase its footprint to 250 stores by 2029.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties