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Bread Ahead eyes Philippines as springboard to Southeast Asia
Bread Ahead eyes Philippines as springboard to Southeast Asia
The London-based bakery will open 15 branches in the country.
International brands dominate the UK & Ireland market share
International chains lead the burger segment but coffee is still dominated by local players.
Church’s Texas Chicken turns to data for growth
The US fast-food chain evaluates what customers want and how much they are willing to pay.
Silk. mixes cultural roots and local tastes
The company plans to open five more stores in Hong Kong and another in Thailand this year.
Breakfast boom drives UK fast-food traffic
Evening traffic, however, declined, with most choosing to eat at home.
Popeyes turns to tech to hit £200m sales
The US-based fried chicken chain is looking for ways to engage with customers digitally.
Saladstop! sees money in going ‘green’
All new outlets in Singapore will be net-zero, with similar plans for Hong Kong.
Single-serving GOPIZZA scales up with smart tech
It plans to open as many as 2,000 outlets this year.
What’s changing in Australia’s foodservice industry?
Julia Illera, Research Manager at Euromonitor International, shares her insights.
Chinese fast-food chains eye Hong Kong listing
They are using the city as a testbed for further expansion overseas.
Bakery chains thrive as burger segment declines in the UK
Bakery chain traffic went up 4.7% whilst burger joints declined 2.6%
Papa Johns lures customers with new loyalty programme
The reward system covers more products and requires a lower minimum purchase.
99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast
The company seeks to reach 40 Indian cities by year-end from 25 now.
Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
Latest research shows support for warning labels on fast food
But public remains split on whether it will effectively ease pressure on the NHS.
Amorino explores further expansion outside Dubai
The ice-cream fast-food chain plans to open stores in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Gong cha rides ‘blind box’ craze with POP MART tie-up
The tea company is targeting Gen Alphas by creating social media buzz.
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