South Korea’s once burgeoning franchised coffee shop market has reached saturation point – and the fallout has become extreme. According to a report, one in 10 South Korea coffee shops closed their doors last year – the equivalent of more than 1000 stores.…
Despite many cafes closing in the past year, the Thai coffee-shop business is expected to grow 15 to 20 per cent this year. According to specialty coffee growers, the growth will be driven by the country’s economic improvement and higher demand from coffee…
It’s likely only a matter of time before mobile payment apps become more popular among consumers, and there are some people very excited: restaurant waitstaff and bartenders. Both mobile payment app providers and restaurants have noticed an uptick in tips if…