China

Arabica reaches 90 stores with new U.S., China locations

A majority of its locations are franchise operations.

Yum China commits to science-based emissions reduction targets

It plans to define a target and roadmap to reduce GHG emissions along its value chain within 24 months.

Yum China's profit tops pre-COVID levels

The company added 315 new stores in the first three months of the year.

Luckin Coffee secures US$250 million in funds, replaces auditor

The funds will be used in part to fulfill its obligations under a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

McDonald's China adds first plant-based meat options

It is currently rolled out across outlets in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

Yum China acquires 5% equity interest in chicken producer Sunner

The company has long been Sunner's largest customer.

Arabica opens first cafe in Shenyang, China

This is the chain’s 82nd store overall.

Tim Hortons China eyes 200 additional stores after fresh investment

Since entering China two years ago, Tim Hortons has opened more than 150 shops in 10 cities.

Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy in the U.S.

It asked a federal judge to allow it to restructure its finances through a court case filed in the Cayman Islands, where the company is incorporated.

KFC, Pizza Hut sales in China down 4% in 2020

Yum China said performance was impacted by regional resurgences of COVID-19.

McDonald's to invest US$380m in Chinese coffee market, eyes 4,000 McCafé outlets by 2023

It currently operates more than 3,600 restaurants across the country.

McDonald's China to spend US$14.7m in talent training programme

The fast food giant has partnered with over 40 schools so far.

Luckin Coffee, associated firms fined nearly US$9 million over accounting fraud

The chain was also found to have engaged in anti-competitive practices.

Starbucks China opens store made of shipping containers

The coffee giant has introduced the container outlet model in the U.S. and Taiwan.