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Krispy Kreme to sell Japan operations to Unison Capital for $65m
Krispy Kreme to sell Japan operations to Unison Capital for $65m
The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
16 hours ago
Chicken Treat taps Jamie Stewart as CEO
Chicken Treat taps Jamie Stewart as CEO
He succeeds Mimma Battista, who spent over 11 years at the helm.
17 hours ago
Grab partners with ST Engineering to launch drone delivery pilot
Grab partners with ST Engineering to launch drone delivery pilot
The test run targets up to 28 drone deliveries daily.
1 day ago
McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret Menu
McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret Menu
The Chicken Big Mac, a previous Secret Menu item, has also returned.
1 day ago
McDonald’s Singapore unveils Lunar New Year specials
McDonald’s Singapore unveils Lunar New Year specials
One of the headline items is the Lohei Treasure Box, priced from $28.80.
1 day ago
Philippines' Jollibee lists international business spinoff in US
Philippines' Jollibee lists international business spinoff in US
Jollibee Foods Corporation International will include its operations, businesses outside the Philippines.
1 day ago
Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide
Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide
The coffee chain also unveils seasonal menu and returning favourites.
1 day ago
Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue opens first US outlet
Chinese bubble tea chain Mixue opens first US outlet
The chain plans further expansion in the Americas, with New York next.
1 day ago
Alamar Foods to acquire Five Guys franchisee in Saudi Arabia
Alamar Foods to acquire Five Guys franchisee in Saudi Arabia
The acquisition marks Alamar’s entry into the premium burger segment.
1 day ago
Subway sees fermented flavours and texture driving 2026 menus
Subway sees fermented flavours and texture driving 2026 menus
EMEA culinary outlook highlights flavour depth, sensory experience and value
1 day ago
Devyani International, Sapphire Foods to merge as single Yum! India franchisee
Devyani International, Sapphire Foods to merge as single Yum! India franchisee
They plan to expand KFC outlets, revive Pizza Hut, and grow DIL’s newer brands in India.
2 days ago
Keeta officially enters Bahrain’s food delivery market
Keeta officially enters Bahrain’s food delivery market
The platform is backed by Chinese company Meituan.
2 days ago
Happy Meal goes artistic in McDonald’s and Crayola collaboration
Happy Meal goes artistic in McDonald’s and Crayola collaboration
The new campaign is available across EMEA, the UK, Asia, and Canada.
2 days ago
HEYTEA, POP MART launch Twinkle Twinkle campaign
HEYTEA, POP MART launch Twinkle Twinkle campaign
This marks HEYTEA’s first globally coordinated co-branded launch.
2 days ago
Weekly Global Wrap: Mixue debuts in the US; TGI Fridays UK to shut 20 sites; Krispy Kreme sells Japan unit
Weekly Global Wrap: Mixue debuts in the US; TGI Fridays UK to shut 20 sites; Krispy Kreme sells Japan unit
Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.
2 days ago
Exclusives
Executive insights
Hunter St. tests QSR with fish-and-chips launch
It’s as Aussie as it gets.
1 day ago
New concepts
Tiong Bahru Bakery trials lean grab-and-go outlet
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It serves pre-packaged salads, drinks, and a small coffee and tea menu.
1 day ago
UK QSR chains shift focus to value as costs rise
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Expansion in 2026 is continuing, but more cautiously.
Executive insights
Get to know Blue Coral Concepts’ new Managing Director
![Get to know Blue Coral Concepts’ new Managing Director]()
The group owns Five Guys, Ribs & Burgers, and Italian Street Kitchen brands.
Legal
TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump
![TGI Fridays’ relaunch falters amidst casual dining slump]()
Falling footfall, rising costs, and a delayed revamp hurt the brand.
Menu Innovations
Oliver’s targets families with flagship Feel-Good Meal
![Oliver’s targets families with flagship Feel-Good Meal]()
The brand also plans to launch a new loyalty programme.
Research
Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%
![Price spread between fast-food and coffee chains exceeds 100%]()
Core items such as cappuccino and latte prices rose by about 9%, whilst speciality drinks have surged even more sharply.
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1. Grab partners with ST Engineering to launch drone delivery pilot 2. Weekly Global Wrap: Mixue debuts in the US; TGI Fridays UK to shut 20 sites; Krispy Kreme sells Japan unit 3. Happy Meal goes artistic in McDonald’s and Crayola collaboration 4. Costa Coffee to debut first Matcha Latte line nationwide 5. McDonald’s UK&I unveils its new Secret MenuAwards
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