Sarah ChenFood
Minor Food Targets 4,500 Outlets by 2029 in Global Franchise Push
The Bangkok-based restaurant operator will rely on franchising to drive cross-border expansion across Vietnam, Indonesia, South Asia and the Middle East.
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Maria SantosFood
Mom’s Touch Signs Master Franchise Deal for 50 Stores in Kazakhstan
The South Korean fried chicken operator partnered with Shin-Line Group for a ten-year rollout that secures entry rights for neighboring Kyrgyzstan.
Aiko TanakaFood
Bao Brings 7-Outlet London Chain to Singapore with Pop-Up Stall
The fast-food trial at New Bahru mall partners with The Lo & Behold Group ahead of a planned permanent site in 2027.
Maria SantosGeneral
Vincom Retail Partners with Korea’s QooQoo to Expand Dining Formats
The South Korean operator generated 397.6 billion won in 2024 revenue across roughly 90 outlets.
Rajiv MenonFood
CP Axtra to Roll Out Five Food Chains Across Makro and Lotus Stores
CP Axtra will invest in and own the outlets while Minor Food manages operations under a corporate franchise model.
Minjun ParkFood
Domino’s China Adds 84 Outlets as Lower Ticket Sizes Drag on Same-Store Sales
Master franchisee DPC Dash expanded its network to 1,634 locations across 87 cities while building its loyalty programme to 45.2 million members.
Sarah ChenFood
Singapore McDonald’s Shuts as Crowds Rush for $8 K-Pop Hats
Store management halted physical access to maintain crowd safety after overwhelming customer traffic strained on-site staff capacity.
Maria SantosFood
Kyochon Chicken Re-Enters Japan with Arai Shoji Partnership
South Korea’s fried chicken chain targets a Tokyo opening in the first half of 2027 under a multi-unit franchise structure a decade after closing its Roppongi branch.
Sarah ChenFood
Domino’s CEO Andrew Gregory Takes Control of ANZ as Merrill Pereyra Exits
The pizza chain is searching for a new regional leader while Gregory accelerates a reset plan to cut costs, pay down debt, and boost franchisee returns.
Maria SantosFood
The Capital Grille Opens First Asia Venue on 50Th Floor of Bitexco Tower
Taipei’s Ko Hospitality Group has partnered with Darden Restaurants to bring the American fine-dining steakhouse to Vietnam.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Figaro Culinary Group Plans Exit from Philippine Stock Exchange at P0.82 a Share
The operator of Angel’s Pizza and Figaro Coffee will offer minority shareholders P0.82 per share to take the restaurant group private after less than five years on the market.
Rajiv MenonFood
Singapore Hawker Stall Lao Liang to Shut on Oct 31 After 45 Years
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.
Maria SantosGeneral
Malaysian Coffee Shops Seek Beer Tax Cuts as F&B Sales Drop 4.6%
Licensed operators urge the government to lower beverage service tax to 6% and roll back excise duties after dining sales fell for the first time in three years.
Rajiv MenonFood
McDonald’s Uses AI to Guide Menu Prices Across Global Markets
The strategy aims to boost corporate profits by estimating customer willingness to pay, drawing franchisee pushback and regulatory scrutiny.
Sarah ChenFood
TGI Fridays Signs Deal to Open 15 Restaurants in Pakistan
The brand will launch its first flagship location at Lahore’s Hyatt Regency Hotel complex within the next 12 months through partner Meerab Hospitality.
Sarah ChenFood
L Catterton Buys $30 Million Minority Stake in Nandhana Foods
The global consumer private equity firm’s investment will fund kitchen expansion, real estate acquisition, and centralized supply chains across southern India.