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99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast
99 Pancakes is for dessert, not just for breakfast
The company seeks to reach 40 Indian cities by year-end from 25 now.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken eyes China, Southeast Asia expansion
The brand is reportedly exploring a potential sale valued at $1b.
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Amorino explores further expansion outside Dubai
The ice-cream fast-food chain plans to open stores in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
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.
Carl's Jr eyes Aussie expansion after master franchise setback
The brand has five new restaurants set to open in the next 18 months.
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.
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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.
Miss Millie's eyes expansion with Gen Zs in mind
The fried chicken brand has modernised, whilst not forgetting its storied past.
99 Pancakes eyes sales jump amidst Indian expansion
The restaurant’s growth will be financed by its most recent funding round.
Gong cha counts on decadent drinks to capture Middle East market
The bubble tea trend is growing in the region, where the climate keeps it popular year-round.
OOSHMAN rebrands to stand out in crowded market
The Sydney-based modern Lebanese chain found itself lost in a sea of similarly named restaurants.
Papa John’s UK eyes profit comeback in 2025
The pizza chain does not expect to recover this year from losses in 2023.
Meet Ollie, Oliver’s AI drive-thru Aussie assistant
There are already plans to take it to the restaurant chain’s self-service kiosks.
US gourmet cookie brand Crumbl eyes 15 stores down under
The brand is currently planning to open its first one in Sydney.
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