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Tim Ho Wan, under the ownership of Jollibee Group, is set to expand its retail footprint in Taiwan by doubling its store count from 16 to 32 by 2030. This growth strategy will be spearheaded by Hoyii Life, Tim Ho Wan’s Taiwan franchise partner, in line with…
Subway, an international quick-service food brand, has recently reached an agreement with Yellowstone Investment to be its primary franchise partner in Taiwan. Their strategic plan is to drive the growth of the brand across the island over the next ten years.…
The Taiwanese bakery, Miopane, has successfully ventured into the United States market, launching its first store in Pasadena, Los Angeles. The Pasadena store boasts an open, production-centric layout, highlighting bagels showcased behind a glass counter with…
Potato Corner, a popular flavored fries chain, has made its debut in the Taiwan market. The brand’s inaugural store was launched at the Uni-President Department Store, located in Taipei’s Xinyi District. Collaboration with Local F&B Operator The launch in…
Starbucks has made a significant addition to its global retail footprint with the unveiling of its largest ‘greener store’ in the Asia Pacific region. The Starbucks Reserve Dream Plaza Taipei in Taiwan is also the brand’s largest flagship store in Taiwan.…
Starbucks has unveiled its grandest flagship store in Taiwan, the Starbucks Reserve Dream Plaza Taipei, an ambitious endeavor nestled in the bustling Xinyi District. Open around the clock, this sprawling 2,000-square-meter venue transforms coffee culture into…
Popular Taiwanese tea shop Don’t Yell At Me has launched in Hong Kong. The Lyndhurst Terrace shop in Central is the brand’s first location outside its home territory since opening last year under Taiwanese celebrity Yako Chan. The brand is known for its…
Singaporean restaurant chain Putien is to enter Taiwan by the end of this year. The expansion – in partnership with Taiwanese restaurant group Wowprime – follows Putien’s forays into Shanghai last June and Hong Kong last year. Putien has been serving…
Bafang Dumpling, a renowned dumpling chain based in Taiwan, intends to establish new stores in Texas later this year. This move is part of its strategic growth within the American market, notwithstanding the current tariff dispute between the U.S. and other…
Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong Cha has reached US$600 million in global system sales for the 12 months ended December, driven by its rapid global expansion. Group revenue also rose 12 percent year-on-year to US$190 million as the brand expanded operations in…
Vietnam’s rice exports to Taiwan rose by 18.5% last year as quality improved and prices were competitive. It shipped 20,281 tons worth over US$10 million, accounting for more than 16% of Taiwan’s imports, the third highest market share. In recent years…
Taiwan has returned 1.44 tons of Vietnam’s Omachi instant noodles saying they contain high levels of carcinogenic ethylene oxide. The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration has determined that the batch of noodles, imported by Chinese company Qianyu, contains…
Japanese boutique coffee group % Arabica has made its debut in Taiwan with a store in Taipei. The Elephant Mountain store is the second % Arabica outlet to open this month following the launch of store in the lobby of the new United Overseas Bank head office…
Jollibee Foods Corp has acquired a majority stake of Milkshop International, operator of Taiwanese milk tea chain Milksha, through its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide. The acquisition deal, equivalent to 51 per cent ownership, is valued at approximately US$12.8…
Fast food company Domino’s Pizza Enterprises is to acquire Domino’s Taiwan as part of its global expansion plan. The company has entered a binding agreement with Formosa International Hotels under which Domino’s will buy the Taiwan operation for $79 million…
Tech-enabled coffee chain Flash Coffee has raised US$15 million in its Series A funding led by White Star Capital, aiming to launch 300 stores this year. The Series A round sets the total capital raised by Flash Coffee to US$20 million. Investors include…
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