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Why meal deals have become a mainstay in QSR operations in Asia Pacific
Why meal deals have become a mainstay in QSR operations in Asia Pacific
Demand for affordability and quality is leading to innovations towards high-quality meal kits.
Weekly Global Wrap: Chicken chain traffic up 4.3% in Q3 2024; Chipotle and Strava announces global partnership; 1,404 strong Chinese restaurant operator seeks HK IPO
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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A peek inside KFC’s new sauce-focused off-shoot brand Saucy
The new brand promises over 4,000 flavour combinations.
McDonald’s UAE launches McCrispy burger
To mark the launch, the brand invites its customers to play the new McCrispy—Unforgettable Crunch game on their app.
TCBY partners with Sterling Restaurants for multi-unit franchise expansion in Qatar
It plans to open more than 10 new TCBY locations across Qatar within the next five years.
Rebel Foods secures $210m series G funding from Temasek
It also saw investment from existing investor Evolvence.
GOPIZZA launches India’s first Korean dessert brand Dalkomi
It is located in Bengaluru airport.
Social Media Wrap: IlaoIlao Malaysia's new LUXE collection; Burger King Cambodia sells wings; Popeyes Philippines launch new holiday bundles
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Subway UAE, Excellent Hot Sauce capture 'cafeteria culture' in first localised menu
They launched two limited-edition subs and a side dish inspired by the UAE's cafeteria culture.
Weekly Global Wrap: McDonald's enters Pokemon collab; KFC Canada's holiday vinyl record bucket toppers; Taco Bell reveals its cafe concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Jollibee opens 200th restaurant in Vietnam
The country is its second-largest market.
Cenomi Retail opens 14 new Subway stores across Saudi Arabia in one day
By the end of 2024, the total number of Subway stores in the Kingdom is expected to rise to 57.
Luckin Coffee Singapore, Butterbear partner to make Little Butter Latte
They have also added two seasonal drinks to their festive menu.
Cupbop to enter UAE market in H1 2025
The brand plans to open 10 locations in the Emirates.
Subway unveils first self-order kiosks, anamorphic screen in EMEA region
The relaunch positions the store as a key feature of Subway’s Fresh Forward 2.0 concept.
McDonald’s UAE launches Family Fun Dash to MOTN Festival in Abu Dhabi
The activity course features activities such as giant block puzzles and wall climbing.
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Revolutionizing Asia's QSR Scene: How Indian Brands are Leading the Charge