Expansion

Haidilao to slow growth as COVID-19 subdues consumer appetite

China’s biggest hot pot chain embarked on an expansion drive in early 2020 that resulted in an almost-1,600 store network.

Yum China, Lavazza lay $200m plan to open 1,000 stores by 2025

Lavazza has 22 stores in China across Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing and Guangzhou.

Philippines’ Potato Corner bakes Australian entry

Stores will have exclusive specialty flavors as part of the brand’s localisation strategy.

Carl's Jr. owner inks master franchise deal to grow Russian footprint

The chain aims to develop more than 300 additional restaurants in the market.

Subway to enter Indonesia

The market will be the first to implement the sandwich chain’s exclusive country franchise model globally.

Pizza Hut to start Cambodia expansion, eyes 30 stores in up to three years

The first store will open in Phnom Penh, with two more stores set to open in the coming months.

Jollibee targeting 500 new stores in 2022

Its CEO expects the business to continue to recover in the months ahead.

Domino’s Pizza Japan opens 800th store

The chain opened 126 stores in one year, a record for operator Domino’s Pizza Enterprises.