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Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Weekly Global Wrap: QSRs launch limited-time Lent menu; Restaurants ditch chicken welfare pledge; Starbucks partner with MrBeast
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Jollibee buys Shabu All Day for $87m to seize hot pot lead
The hotpot segment is poised to reach approximately $90b by 2029.
Jollibee launches Compose Coffee in the Philippines
The Philippine launch is another step in a broader regional takeover in Southeast Asia.
UK-born fried chicken chain Sides plots Asia and Middle East rollout
Sites have been secured in Kuala Lumpur, Sentosa Island, and Dubai.
Restaurant Brands International sales up 5.8% in Q4 2025
Comparable overall sales rose 3.1%, led by a 6.1% increase in INTL.
Japanese sushi giant adds Sushi Sushi to 430-restaurant empire
Sushi Sushi’s operator will now become a subsidiary of Genki.
Paris Baguette Singapore now MUIS halal-certified
The chain will launch a K-Lava Tteokbokki Pastry Tart to mark the certification.
McDonald’s Singapore hosts largest community Lohei ahead of CNY
Each family got a “Lohei Treasure Box” featuring fries, McWings, and McNuggets.
Weekly Global Wrap: Singles embrace fast food dates; Steak n' Shake bans microwaves; Pizza Hut Korea sold to private equity
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Social Media Wrap: GYG Singapore kicks off early new year celebrations; Luckin Singapore announces limited-edition packaging; 4Fingers Malaysia reveals Korean menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Pizza Hut Singapore's Hearty Hawaiian Pizza is back
To mark the occasion, it is offering two special bundles this Valentine's.
Third Wave Coffee unveils new Valentine drinks
Prices start at ₹305.
Yolk Brands makes Iraqi debut with new restaurant launches
The first outlets will open at Iraq Mall in Baghdad in Q2 2026.
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises taps ex-McDonald’s executive as CEO
Andrew Gregory will start at Domino’s no later than 5 August 2026.
McDonald’s Malaysia orders 100 new stores in $250m expansion
The fast food giant reported a 26% year-on-year growth in 2025.
Americana Restaurants’ 2025 net profit hits $219m
Earnings per share were $0.02609.
Americana Restaurants expands with Malak Al Tawouk deal
It secures 75-year exclusive rights to operate the chain across 13 markets.
