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TOUS les JOURS expands into Malaysia
TOUS les JOURS expands into Malaysia
The brand plans to open its first store in the first half of the year.
EGGDROP debuts in the Philippines
The brand also plans to open its second store in Bonifacio Global City by early 2025.
8 in 10 Japanese want to take their restaurant leftovers home
1 in 2 said they want to use containers to take leftovers home if they are free.
Starbucks Singapore unveil new Valentine’s Day merchandise
The new collection will be available starting 22 January.
McDonald’s Singapore dumps plastic cutlery
The brand will start using wooden utensils instead.
Chipotle explores plant-based tech in Plantible, CH4 Global minority investments
This aims to advance sustainable protein and climate solutions.
Weekly Global Wrap: Starbucks plans layoffs; Yum! Brands names new KFC CEO; Shake Shack targets 1,500 more restaurants in the US
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Third Wave Coffee enters Chennai market with opening of 125th cafe
The brand aims to open 150 cafes by March.
Epik Foods expands Saudi Arabia footprint
It opened Healthy & Co restaurants in four new locations.
Tiong Bahru Bakery debuts in the Philippines
The brand is owned by Jollibee Group.
Tam Jai launches Storm Riders collab marketing campaign
The group is launching a series of activities in line with the theme.
KFC Singapore, Mofusand to release CNY merchandise
It features Mofusand keychains, plushies, blind sticker packs, and red packets.
Social Media Wrap: Pizza Hut Indonesia’s new Durian pizza; Starbucks India’s Monsooned Malabar returns; Boost Juice Malaysia launches new gift cards
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Figaro Coffee Group earmarks $20.4m for 2025 expansion
The brand plans to open 40 to 60 new stores this year.
Boba Bhai raises $3.47m in Series A funding round
The round was led by 8i Ventures.
Premium Hong Kong bubble tea brand Silk opens its first Boba Cafe concept
The new concept aims to appeal to consumers looking for a distinct experience.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties