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Jollibee-backed Compose Coffee debuts in Taiwan
Jollibee-backed Compose Coffee debuts in Taiwan
The coffee chain is set to make its Philippine launch this year.
QSR chains test ChatGPT integrations for ordering and drink discovery
Starbucks and Little Caesars recently launched an integrated app inside the GenAI platform.
Potato Corner expands as global uncertainties cloud markets
The company is also widening menu choices across company-owned stores and franchise markets.
Weak store visibility squeezes QSR margins
Limited oversight and costly audits reduce efficiency and drive profit leakage
QSR listings cut traffic when location data fails
Outdated hours images and categories cause missed searches and lost store visits.
Social Media Wrap: Borenos celebrates growth; Shake Shack Singapore launches chef-inspired menu; KFC Singapore unveils a mochi dessert
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Church’s Texas Chicken enters China with 600-outlet franchise deal
It plans to open its first outlet in Shanghai in summer 2026.
Domino's Pizza China targets 350 new sites in 2026
As of Q1 2026, the company operated 1,462 stores across 72 cities.
Weekly Global Wrap: In-&-Out to still stay away from digital ordering; McDonald's CEO reacts to viral Big Arch burger video; US fast food chains with the best value burgers
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
Starbucks bridges South Korea and Japan with seasonal drink exchange
Each market is offering reinterpretations of the other’s spring drinks.
Magnolia Bakery brings back its mango dessert lineup
It features Mango Jamboree, Mango Pudding Parfait, and Mango Vanilla Cheesecake.
Tim Ho Wan hits 17-year Michelin milestone
Its Sham Shui Po location received the Bib Gourmand designation in the 2026 edition.
Dodo Pizza UAE wraps up Ramadan with kids' classes and Iftar meals
The UAE’s Ramadan economy is projected to reach $16.4b in 2026.
Foot traffic misreads lead to poor QSR site choices
High volumes mislead when they fail to reflect target customers.
Frontline underinvestment widens QSR performance gap
High turnover discourages investment, weakening execution at scale.
Third Wave Coffee launches summer-themed drink range
The new range is called the Beach Packers beverage range.
Social Media: Burger King unveils Korean-inspired menu; ZUS Coffee launches buy now, pay later discount campaign in Malaysia; Shake Shack Singapore partners with local running group
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
