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How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia
How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia
At the core of CHAGEE’s strategy is an effort to reposition tea as a lifestyle product.
Social Media Wrap: Genki Sushi Singapore's loyalty benefits; Dunkin Philippines launches new collectible; Burger King Malaysia unveils new Korean inspired burger
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Burger Singh secures $8.79m Series B to fuel franchise growth
This brings the brand's valuation to $55.7m (₹5.2b).
Starbucks Vietnam opens Asia's highest café on Fansipan Mountain
To mark the opening, the chain is offering a limited-time Cloud Macchiato series.
McDonald’s brings Grimace Shake, exclusive merch to Singapore
The launch also brings back Creamy Mushroom Burgers and Star Potato.
Starbucks Korea unveils Seoul-exclusive beverages
The drinks are available in the Tall size.
The Waffle Company’s ₹99 deal returns for International Waffle Day
The deal will be available at all outlets across India.
Social Media Wrap: Shake Shack introduces new Za'atar menu; Tealive partners with Malaysian actor for drink launch; Burger King shares Iftar meals with Coca-Cola
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global Wrap: Mcdonald's $3 value meal; Gong cha mulls sale; Indian QSRs threatened by LPG supply disruptions
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks launches Harry Potter drinks in APAC
Exclusive Hogwarts House mugs will hit twelve markets, including Australia and India, for a strictly limited period.
Singapore cafe chain The Providore shuts all 6 sites
The news follows a wave of closures in the country's F&B industry.
Jollibee profits up 5.4% in 2025
SWS in international segments expanded 27%, led by strong coffee brand performance.
Fore Coffee rejects franchise expansion despite $3.61m profit
The coffee chain added 60 outlets, bringing the total to 290 across Indonesia and Singapore.
Social Media Wrap: Koi Koi Thé March updates; Shake Shack partners with pastry chef Kylie Yang; Starbucks promotes protein combo
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
McDonald’s Singapore hosts community Buka Puasa for Ramadan
The event also featured McDonald’s “Light a Lamp, Share a Table” initiative.
CHAGEE prepares three-outlet Seoul launch with Gangnam reveal
All three sites are due to open simultaneously in the second quarter of 2026.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties