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Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.
45 minutes ago
Safe bets are losing bets for the future of QSR brands
Safe bets are losing bets for the future of QSR brands
Simple categories like sauces are being reimagined as strategic growth levers.
1 hour ago
Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector
Regional scale trumps immediate yield in Asia’s QSR sector
Chinese QSR brands have opened around 6,000 outlets across Southeast Asia.
3 hours ago
APAC QSR leaders shift focus to culture and collaboration in 2026
APAC QSR leaders shift focus to culture and collaboration in 2026
Growth ranked as the top priority for only a small fraction of leaders.
4 hours ago
QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia
QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia
Frequent pricing swings strain loyalty as consumers tire of ongoing market changes.
6 hours ago
Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts
Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts
The recent decline in Middle Eastern visitors has had a measurable impact on SEA markets.
6 hours ago
How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia
How CHAGEE turned menu cuts into a growth engine across Asia
At the core of CHAGEE’s strategy is an effort to reposition tea as a lifestyle product.
7 hours ago
Craveable Brands taps Josh Kilimnik as Group CEO
Craveable Brands taps Josh Kilimnik as Group CEO
The appointment takes effect on 31 March.
1 day ago
Just Eat taps Amazon’s Alexa+ for voice-activated orders
Just Eat taps Amazon’s Alexa+ for voice-activated orders
The move builds on the early success of voice ordering within the Just Eat app.
1 day ago
Black Sheep Coffee unveils limited-time Banana Arcade menu
Black Sheep Coffee unveils limited-time Banana Arcade menu
The menu draws on retro arcade themes and playful, familiar flavours.
1 day ago
Zarraffa’s Coffee celebrates 30 years, eyes nationwide growth
Zarraffa’s Coffee celebrates 30 years, eyes nationwide growth
The chain aims to reach 200 locations by the 2032 Olympics.
1 day ago
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
Costa Coffee expands Edinburgh Airport site with £750k refit
The upgraded site now includes 60 additional seats.
1 day ago
Six weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
Six weeks left to nominate at the QSR Media UK Awards 2026
Marketing, menu innovation, and brand collaboration initiatives can be submitted as entries.
1 day ago
Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
Pret A Manger partners with Roadchef to open new motorway stops
About 30 jobs are expected to be created across the three locations.
1 day ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Weekly Global Wrap: Sonic overhauls drinks menu; KFC unveils pickle-themed menu; Chipotle rolls out a new sauce.
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
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Pepper Lunch flags consistency as key hurdle to Asia expansion
It’s prioritising tighter operational discipline over menu expansion.
1 day ago
Event News
Singapore’s cost pressures force QSR brands to slow expansion
Beyond rent, operators flagged structural challenges that complicate execution.


