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Starbucks remains 'most valuable' restaurant brand: study
15 Feb 19
The coffee giant, according to Brand Finance, is valued at US$39.3 billion.
Is India the next great market for QSRs?
7 Feb 19
Its foodservice market is slated to grow over 10% in the next five years.
Japanese, BBQ and Hotpot QSR concepts to counter slipping visitor traffic in Vietnam: study
6 Feb 19
DecisionLab's latest findings reveal that consumers are now shifting to other Asian-centric offerings.
Jollibee's acquisition strategy aimed to “capture the locals”: analyst
16 Jan 19
The largest Philippine fast food chain enlarged its portfolio by acquiring brands such as Smashburger and Tortas Frontera.
Monthly rate of South Koreans dining out declines in 2018, survey says
10 Jan 19
The monthly average spending also went down by ₩11,000 (US$9.84).
2018: Year In Review
20 Dec 18
Robot waiters, ‘future’ stores, and a brewing coffee war in China are some of the highlights during the past 12 months.
QSR sector in Vietnam sees further decline in visits: study
22 Nov 18
Consumers prefer to buy at canteens, convenience stores and full-service restaurants.
Indonesia, Japan "most promising" coffee markets in Asia - study
8 Nov 18
Euromonitor cited the two countries as part of the top five markets for coffee globally.
McDonald's is the most positively talked about brand amongst Singapore's millennials, study reveals
3 Oct 18
The chain is the only fast food brand on the list along with tech brands such as Facebook, Instagram and Netflix.
What's driving the brewing coffee war in China?
27 Sep 18
Changes in consumer trends are boosting coffee sales in the country.
Retailers scramble to cash in on bubble tea craze
10 Sep 18
Their strong sales volume have endeared them as the new darling of shopping malls.
Asian convenience channel to thrive 6.6% a year to $5.1 trillion: IGD
11 Apr 18
IGD is predicting that convenience will be the fastest growing bricks-and-mortar channel in Asia over the next five years.
2017: Year in Review
20 Dec 17
QSR Media's Year in Review looks at the big news of this year.
Daily Cut's chicken salad bowl places 8th in Deliveroo's top ordered food in 2017
20 Dec 17
The Singapore restaurant's dish is amongst the 18 Asian restaurants' cusines that made the cut.
New concepts in foodservice in 2017: Euromonitor
8 Nov 17
A new report from Euromonitor International called “New Concepts in Foodservice: Best of 2017” discusses three overarching trends...
Multinational fast food chains ignore mitigation opportunity in India: EIA report
1 Nov 17
Last year, every country in the world committed to phase-down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
McDonald's comes in fifth in Brand Awareness Study of APAC kids
11 Oct 17
KFC had a 88% score and Burger King received 54%.
KFC Malaysia tops BrandIndex ranking, delivers highest improvement
4 Oct 17
The chain has received a score of 32.7, topping Malaysia’s QSR and Casual Dining sector.
Chinese food tops the food delivery preference of students
27 Sep 17
It has a total orders of 24% in 8 countries and 17 universities from around the globe.
Singapore's F&B sales up 2.1% in June
6 Sep 17
The total sales value hit $680m.
Taiwan has fourth highest dining-out costs in Asia Pacific
16 Aug 17
Dining-out spending per month averaged NT$7,178 (US$237) in Taiwan.
Indian restaurants contributes to obesity in Delhi, research says
2 Aug 17
It is linked to the density of full-service and fast food restaurants in the city.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's closes 43 Delhi outlets; Starbucks to launch first Uruguay outlet in 2018; Eating out in India becomes cheaper with GST
5 Jul 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Fast food chains fail to defeat local Vietnamese stalls
28 Jun 17
International fast food chains such as Burger King, Mcdonald’s, and Subway show underwhelming performance in Vietnam, as reported by Vietnam...
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Global Fast Food Market will amount to $645.0-B by 2020; Rice Market is poised to thrive with the rise of the QSR industry; Mcdonald's takes a risk by using fresh beef
26 Jun 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's gets cutlery in France; How fast food spread across the US; Poor people are less likely to eat fast food than the middle class
21 Jun 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
China's pork demand hits peak as diets get healthier
21 Jun 17
Reuters reported on a new strategy by China's frozen dumpling makers to winning new sales - increase the vegetable content, and cut down...
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Passengers can now get fast food delivered on their trains in India; Trump officials scrap plan to protect fast food workers; Pizza wins over burgers in US poll
14 Jun 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Why kung pao chicken doesn't resemble the original Sichuan dish
14 Jun 17
The sweet and sour dish is an American fast-food staple.
McDonald's Japan shares continue to surge
14 Jun 17
McDonald's Japan stock has gained momentum since the end of April.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Fast food struggles during Ramadan; More restaurants are embracing delivery and takeout; The fast food industry gears up for automation
7 Jun 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Chipotle identifies malware behind credit card hacks; McDonald's Canada offers books with Happy Meals; Fast food company stocks are seeing all time highs
31 May 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Fast food chains in Vietnam are slowing down expansion amid losses
31 May 17
The number of restaurants are decreasing in an era when people are trying to ‘live slowly’.
South Koreans drank 377 cups of coffee on average in 2016, says report
31 May 17
The data reflects the growth of the coffee market, a government report showed.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's expands US delivery service; Leon secures £25 million for international expansion; Five Guys beats In-N-Out as America's favourite burger chain
24 May 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Research and Markets reveals insights about India's packaged coffee & cafe chain market
23 May 17
The packaged coffee market is expected to grow between 10-15% CAGR over next five years.
China's epic race to avoid a food crisis
23 May 17
According to Bloomberg, the changing Chinese diet is forcing companies to scour the globe for food.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Wendy's stock sees decade-high jump; Ippudo Ramen looks toward global expansion; McDonald's invests in upgrades to win back customers
17 May 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Venice bans fast food; Indian yoga guru starts own quick service restaurant; Rich and poor alike eat fast food, research finds
10 May 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: McDonald's to offer digital ordering at all US stores; Fast food chains reluctant to serve antibiotic-free meat; Panera Bread doubles down on delivery
26 Apr 17
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

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