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Shake Shack Singapore is considering opening a new outlet in the territory following better-than-expected business at its Jewel Changi Airport location. The brand’s culinary director Mark Rosati said in an interview with Channel News Asia that long queues to…
The Burger King Asia-Pacific network has reached a milestone, the 3000th restaurant which just opened in Shanghai. The new restaurant in China is a joint venture owned by Burger King, TFI TAB Food Investments and Cartesian Capital. “We have served the…
America’s Habit Burger Grill is eyeing South Korea expansion in partnership with consulting firm Bridging Culture Worldwide. “South Korea, with its savvy consumers, open-minded culture and interest in global brands is an ideal marketplace for The Habit Burger…
Fast-food franchise owner Fat Brands has developed five co-branded Fatburger and Buffalo’s Express concepts in Pakistan. In partnership with local operator Crescent Star Foods, the co-branded restaurants will increase the brand’s presence in Pakistan to six…
Jollibee’s Smashburger and Red Ribbon business units significantly dragged down the restaurant operator’s first-half profits. Jollibee Foods Corporation says the company’s net income attributable to shareholders was P1.1 billion (US$21.1 million) in the…
The Habit Restaurants is set to expand its Habit Burger Grill franchise throughout Cambodia in partnership with Amory F&B in a 25-store development agreement. The first outlet is expected to open in Phnom Penh in spring next year. “We quickly developed a…
Singapore-based private equity firm Everstone plans to sell its Burger King India franchise. The firm is reportedly in advanced discussions with Rahul Bhatia-controlled InterGlobe group to sell the franchise a deal worth US$204 million. The fast-food chain…
American burger chain Five Guys is set to open in Singapore within six months. Local franchisee Zouk Group says the first outlet will open somewhere “central”. “There will definitely be more than one outlet here, depending on how many the market can sustain,”…
Taco Bell India plans to expand to more than 600 stores before sub-licensing to local operators. The US-headquartered QSR chain has appointed its existing local partner since 2015 Burman Hospitality, as master franchise holder for the country. Following nine…
International fast food chain McDonald’s has bought out its former partner Vikram Bakshi’s 50 percent stake in its Indian operations, ending a six-year dispute. The disagreement arose when McDonald’s India attempted to oust Bakshi as MD of local operator CPRL…
American burger chain Five Guys is to open in Singapore later this year. According to an unidentified F&B industry source, the chain also plans to open in Malaysia. The Singapore branch will be Five Guys’ second outlet in Asia, following the one which opened…
McDonald’s Malaysia will launch 20 new McDonald’s Drive-Thru restaurants before the end of the year. “Drive-Thru window sales have contributed almost 50 per cent of total sales at 167 restaurants,” said regional MD and local operating partner Azmir Jaafar.…
Filipino fast food chain Jollibee may open its first location in China within the next five years. The firm already has a presence in the territory, where it operates the Dunkin’ Donuts franchise. It also operates eight stores in Hong Kong. JFC president and…
Supermodel Gigi Hadid is facing criticism over her recent promotional Instagram post for McDonald’s. A photo of Hadid eating McDonald’s French fries at the Coachella music festival provoked a considerable backlash in the comments feed, with many observers…
American fast food chain A&W Singapore is making a comeback this week at Jewel Changi. The chain made its original debut in the city back in 1966 with an outlet at Dunearn Road, burt closed all five outlets in 2003, exiting the market. After the Jewel Changi…
Jollibee Singapore is to open new stores at Woodlands MRT station and Waterway Point in Punggol. The Philippine fast-food giant is recruiting full-time and part-time staff for the stores via its Facebook page. Listed jobs include service, kitchen crew as well…
