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Gong cha rides ‘blind box’ craze with POP MART tie-up
Gong cha rides ‘blind box’ craze with POP MART tie-up
The tea company is targeting Gen Alphas by creating social media buzz.
Boba Bhai eyes Indian bubble tea empire with K-pop twist
The fast-food chain is riding the Korean wave to sell cold pearl milk tea.
From breakfast booms to burger slumps: The trends reshaping UK fast food
Bakery and cafe chains grew led by Greggs, GAIL, and Pret A Manger.
Carl's Jr eyes Aussie expansion after master franchise setback
The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months.
How QSRs navigate late night dining in Europe
Analysing regional operations can help QSRs optimise staffing.
Sushi Izu goes solo
Australia’s biggest sushi retailer will open its first suburban store outside Woolworths this month.
M.A.K. Halal targets UK’s untapped fast-food market
Of the more than 48,000 fast-food restaurants in the UK, only 485 are halal-certified.
Tam Jai uses Australia as launchpad to Western markets
The restaurant chain seeks to expand to the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada.
Low rents lure F&B brands to Hong Kong
Food and beverage account for 71% of new foreign retail entrants, according to JLL.
Burger King Japan partners with Kyoto rice producer for innovative Whopper
The menu features a uniquely developed 'special rice patty'.
El Jannah to shake up ‘stagnant’ breakfast market
The Aussie fast-food chain is banking on its Lebanese heritage to offer something better.
What's in store for the QSR industry in 2025?
QSR industry execs and other industry experts weigh in on restaurant trends.
YouMeSushi banks on sushi’s mass market appeal to grow in the UK
The sushi restaurant market is expected to grow to $16.6b by 2032.
Mr. Charlie’s is more than just a ‘vegan McDonald’s’
The plant-based fast-food chain promises that its food tastes as good as meat.
Regional differences shape UK restaurant distribution
Burger chains are evenly distributed whilst chicken chains cluster in suburban areas.
Miss Millie's eyes expansion with Gen Zs in mind
The fried chicken brand has modernised, whilst not forgetting its storied past.
Which UK region is leading fast food expansion?
Northern Ireland is at the top of the list.
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