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The South Korean operator generated 397.6 billion won in 2024 revenue across roughly 90 outlets.
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The South Korean operator generated 397.6 billion won in 2024 revenue across roughly 90 outlets.

The American chain tests regional exclusivity in Japan by confining its latest themed pastry run to four locations.

Co-owners Yu Zhongrong and Lin Cailuan, both 75, will retire from Berseh Food Centre without passing the Teochew pork trotter jelly business to their children.

Maxim’s Caterers will buy back DFI Retail Group’s 50 per cent stake as part of a reorganisation across seven Asian markets.

The Chinese beverage chain claims second place in the market by store count after serving over 1.9 million transacting customers since 2023.

The convenience chain enlarged its baked-to-order pies to 23 centimetres across its network while keeping entry prices locked at 780 yen.

The planned closures represent about one per cent of the chain’s 18,000 US and Canadian locations.

The global consumer private equity firm’s investment will fund kitchen expansion, real estate acquisition, and centralized supply chains across southern India.

Malaysian Korean fried chicken operator NakNak introduced a limited-time cheese chicken line starting at RM24.90 alongside new dessert and salad options.

The Causeway Bay facility features glass walls that let diners watch chefs refine dishes for the chain’s international network.

Local franchise operator The Standard Group prepares a third Philippine location for 2027 following the launch at SM Megamall.

The fast-casual yakitori brand expands into central Kuala Lumpur as part of a five-site network push across retail centres and transit hubs.

The American ice cream chain will open a flagship in Causeway Bay this November alongside three other locations, taking advantage of commercial rents that sit well below historical peaks.

The convenience operator introduced specialised food counters and youth-focused merchandise zones across compact airport and Kai Tak mall locations.

Asia accounted for 9 per cent of the produce group’s 4.32 billion dollar sales last year as it pushes beyond its South Korean processing hub into mainland retail channels.

Net profit at the pizza franchisee rose 22.9 per cent to RMB81 million during the first half of the year as lower-tier city outlets drove transaction volumes.
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