Executive insights

Chatime bets on coffee to attract older Millennials

Chatime bets on coffee to attract older Millennials

Coffee was Australia's most consumed beverage in 2024, with six of 10 Aussies drinking it.
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Jollibee Group expands global reach through foreign acquisitions

System-wide sales growth in foreign countries has overtaken the expansion back home.
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San San solves sandwich problem

The creative sandwich bar is as much about the experience as it is about the food.
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Samosa Singh brings order to Indian street food scene

Making deep-fried pastries that look and taste the same each day requires skillful hands.

QSR customers have more money but demand more

People want to eat what they want to eat when they want to eat it.

Momos to launch AI-powered ‘co-workers’ for QSRs

Artificial intelligence is no longer just an efficiency tool; it is essential for survival.

Bread Ahead eyes Philippines as springboard to Southeast Asia

The London-based bakery will open 15 branches in the country.

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.

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.

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.

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.