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Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks’ ‘Ocean’ frappuccino; Arabica’s fifth Singapore store opens; Chicking’s veg burger
Social Media Wrap Up: Starbucks’ ‘Ocean’ frappuccino; Arabica’s fifth Singapore store opens; Chicking’s veg burger
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Popeyes’ South Korean comeback starting at the end of this year
The chain is looking to open hundreds of restaurants “in the coming years.”
Starbucks India operator launches all-new vegan product lineup
The range was developed in partnership with local plant-based food venture Imagine Meats.
Korean dessert cafe Sulbing to open takeaway-centric outlet in Melbourne, eyes interstate growth
Sulbing launched in Seoul in 2013 and has since grown to over 500 franchises.
South Korea’s SPC Group acquires French restaurant chain Lina’s
Lina’s opened its first location in Paris in 1989.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chick-fil-A trials delivery robots; Starbucks union workers create US$1m strike fund; Wingstop’s lemon pepper-inspired shoes
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Social Media Wrap Up: McDonald’s launches roasted sesame and seaweed fries; Texas Chicken Malaysia’s plant-based range; MOS Burger Singapore’s portobello wagyu burger
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Starbucks Japan opens green drive-thru store
The store is described as being focused on “coffee grounds circularity”.
Deliveroo Hong Kong launches Editions site in Aberdeen
The opening follows last year’s launch of the Tseung Kwan O site in December.
Shake Shack Singapore launches new Sambal Mayo range
The spicy Sambal sauce is made from Batu Lesung Spice Company and created by local chef Jeremy Nguee.
7-Eleven Singapore’s launches ready-to-eat spicy dishes
The chain is giving away $10,000 worth of prizes as part of their #7ElevenSpicyChallenge.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC Singapore’s Currycano Zinger; Pizza Hut Singapore’s satay pizza; Tenderfresh sister brand gets new Tex-Mex menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Potential names for McDonald’s Russian successor; Pizza Hut joins the Metaverse; Fat Brands buys another brand
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Foodpanda launches meal donation feature in Asia
It aims to donate 200,000 meals across the region by the end of 2022.
Japan Foods’ H2 profit up 46.4% to S$4.9m
Chief executive and chairman Takahashi Kenichi said the group’s performance and responses to its halal brands have been “extremely” encouraging.
Pret A Manger in talks for franchise deal in India — report
This will be Reliance Retail's second attempt to strike a deal with a large cafe-restaurant business.
Max’s Group Q1 earnings dip 88% amidst lockdown restrictions
The company expanded its reach and market by exploring other channels, such as cloud kitchens, retail outlets, and e-commerce platforms.
Commentary
Beverage first formats are reshaping consumption in India’s QSR market
Evolving kitchen operations are helping QSR brands navigate supply and cost uncertainties