News
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens third location in Riyadh
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens third location in Riyadh
This is also the brand’s second drive-thru in the region.
KOI Thé and Singtel launches pop-up about scam protection
The pop-up educates about protecting oneself against online scams.
McDonald’s Qatar shifts to sustainable packaging, utensils
The new initiatives will be implemented in all restaurants by the start of 2025.
Luckin Coffee signs $1.38b coffee bean purchase memorandum with ApexBrasil
This marks the largest coffee bean procurement for the coffee giant.
Weekly Global Wrap: KFC partners with Build-A-Bear; Jollibee eyes growth in coffee; McDonald's UK launch Grinch-inspired Happy Meal
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Fast casual hot dog brand Dog Haus announces Saudi Arabia launch
The brand has 50 restaurants in the US.
Talabat Holding sets IPO price range for Dubai listing
The price range has been set between US$0.41 and US$0.44 per share.
Jollibee launches first-ever global loyalty program
The brand has teamed up with Landor to amplify this initiative.
Americana Restaurants’ net profit slumps by 48.2% YoY to $117.4m
The company’s revenue also declined by 15.2% to $1.61b in 9M 2024.
Social Media Wrap: Nothing Before Coffee unveils winter menu; Dairy Queen Thailand's new slushie; Domino's launch Double Cheeseburger Pizza
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Domino's Pizza opens 1,000th store in China
The store is offering limited-time promotions via its ordering channels in the first 10 days of operation.
Americana Restaurants to continue TGI Fridays operations in MENA
It is 'unaffected' by TGI Fridays' filing of bankruptcy in the US.
Philippines' Figaro Coffee Group reports 36% surge in after tax net profit in 2024
The group’s growth was boosted by the expansion of its pizza business.
Philippines’ Max’s Group posts flat growth amidst restaurant closures
The group reported a 1.7% blended same-store sales growth.
How consumer trends and tech are shaping Singapore’s foodservice
F&B business closures rose by 19.7% in the last nine months.
Deliveroo HK, GO partner for exclusive takeaway, pick-up services
It features over 17 restaurants under the Black Sheep Restaurants umbrella.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's invest US$100m; Chipotle sued over portion size; Starbucks unveils Wicked merch
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties