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Jollibee ups investment in Tim Ho Wan holding firm
The move comes amidst plans to aggressively expand Tim Ho Wan in China.
Jollibee ups investment in Tim Ho Wan holding firm
The move comes amidst plans to aggressively expand Tim Ho Wan in China.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s aims for AI-powered drive-thrus; Starbucks’ latest pay raise; Chipotle creates restaurant in gaming platform Roblox
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Domino’s Pizza China franchisee weighing Hong Kong IPO: report
A potential listing by Dash Brands Ltd. could raise about US$100 million.
Social Media Wrap Up: Burger King Singapore’s Double Black Flame burger; Jollibee’s Spicy Champ; Marrybrown’s Tom Yam Chicken menu
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Burger King Japan to open four stores in Kanto, Kansai regions
The chain currently has over 130 restaurants in the country.
South Korean fried chicken chain Pelicana inks deal for second UK location
The restaurant will have a floor dedicated to takeaway transactions.
Singapore to implement new food safety licensing regime for food outlets by 2023
Some 23,000 food establishments will come under the Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework.
Black Sheep Coffee gets backing from NBA’s Kristaps Porzingis, eyes rapid UK growth
The chain’s rollout of outlets will see them reach nearly 100 UK sites by the end of summer 2022.
Starbucks Korea facing probe over US$153m in prepaid card takings
It was the only coffeehouse chain to be included in the recent inspection.
Five Guys opens first Malaysian restaurant
The chain says the outlet offers halal-certified meat and sauces.
Foodpanda, Rebel Foods ink five-year virtual brands partnership
The partnership sees both companies aiming to launch more than 10 virtual brands in over 2,000 outlets across the region.
Social Media Wrap Up: KFC Singapore’s chicken sale; Arabica’s second store in Oman; Starbucks Japan’s Jimoto series
Find out what QSRs have been up to on social media this week.
Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald’s U.S. stores reach gender pay parity; Panera’s ‘climate positive’ pledge; Buffalo Wild Wings tries frying robot
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Yum China bolsters digital capabilities with new research center
The centre will consolidate and expand resources to develop new solutions and services using technologies in big data, AI, and others.
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.
SaladStop to launch plant-based grocery arm on Deliveroo
Good Food People has a variety of over 150 ingredients.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Domino’s U.S. same-store sales cools; McDonald’s to test plant-based burger in U.S., Popeyes’ celebrity hot sauce
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
