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MCdonald Cups
Food
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McDonald’s unveils delivery service in Australia

McDonald’s Australia has confirmed that it is rolling out its own home delivery service to customers across Australia. Starting today, Macca’s fans in participating New South Wales restaurants can have their favorite foods sent directly to their homes when…

five guys burger
Food
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US burger chain Five Guys to enter South Korea

FGE Worldwide Senior Vice President William Peecher (L) shakes palms with Hanwha Galleria Director Kim Dong-seon after signing an settlement at a lodge in Seoul on Wednesday. Picture courtesy of Hanwha Galleria SEOUL, Oct. 7 (UPI) — The U.S. quick meals chain…

Wendys burgers
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Wendy’s burgers are coming to Australia

The US Wendy’s burgers brand is heading to Australia and is on the hunt for a master franchisee. The iconic brand is reportedly the world’s third largest quick service restaurant burger chain, with about 7000 outlets worldwide. Founder Dave Thomas opened the…

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen scaled
Food
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Popeyes appoints partner for China rollout

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is making a move on KFC’s turf. The Miami-based chicken chain on Wednesday announced an agreement with Cartesian Capital Group to develop restaurants in China in the coming years. In the process, it will take Popeyes into a country…

Wendys
Food
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Wendy’s New Zealand business up for sale after 34 years

Wendy’s NZ, the current master franchisee, owner and operator of all Wendy’s hamburger restaurants throughout New Zealand, is on the market for the first time in 34 years. The brand was brought here in 1988 when Danny and Dianne Lendich opened the first store…

McDonalds Fries
Food
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McDonald’s eyes selling its South Korea unit

McDonald’s Korea, the local unit wholly owned by the US fast-food giant, is seeking a new owner — joining the latest burger chain sales rush here. The company confirmed Friday that its US headquarters is selling its entire stake in the Korean unit as well as…

mcdonalds
Food
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The enormous cost of McDonald’s Russian exit

McDonald’s became the symbol of glasnost in action 30 years ago when it opened its first restaurant in Moscow. But after temporarily shutting down more than 800 restaurants following the invasion of Ukraine, McDonald’s has decided to leave Russia altogether.…

Shake Shack
Food
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Maxim’s to launch Shake Shack in Thailand

US burger chain Shake Shack is ramping up its Southeast Asia expansion with its upcoming Thai debut in partnership with Hong Kong-based licensee, Maxim’s Caterers. Thailand’s first Shake Shack location, which will also be a flagship store, is expected to open…

KFC Straw
Food
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First KFC ‘Green Pioneer Stores’ open in China

Yum China has just launched KFC’s first Green Pioneer Stores in Beijing and Hangzhou, as it works toward building a network of net-zero restaurants in the future. The move is part of the company’s climate strategy and a roadmap to achieving net-zero by 2050,…

smashburger
Food
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Carl’s Jr to exit Thailand

Carl’s Jr. plans to close all six locations in Thailand by the end of the month. R&R Restaurant Group, which holds the rights to operate the burger chain, announced it could no longer bear the costs of operating the fast-food chain. “We tried to get through…

Jolibee Philippines
Food
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Jollibee to enter Scotland

International fast-food chain Jollibee has announced that it will open its first Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh and its second store in Glasgow. The company will open its Edinburgh store next Thursday in Princes Street with the second store opening a month…

McDonald Menu
Food
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McDonald’s Malaysia plans to open 200 more outlets

McDonald’s Malaysia is set to roll out 200 stores across the country, increasing its nationwide network to 500 by the end of 2026. MD and local operating partner, Azmir Jaafar, told local reporters that the fast-food chain is hiring 10,000 workers as part of…

smashburger
Food
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V2Food launches Taste-a-tarian campaign with 1000 free burgers

Hero has released its first major work for plant-based meat company V2Food since winning the creative and strategy back in April this year, which is also the brand’s first campaign. The ‘Taste-a-tarian’ campaign presents V2Food as the option that satisfies…

five guys burger
Food
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Five Guys opens first Australian outlet

US burger sensation Five Guys opens its first Australian restaurant, for takeaway only, on 20 September in Sydney’s Penrith. Master franchisee Seagrass Hospitality is opening the long-awaited fast-food brand at the Penrith Panthers Leagues Club on the busy…