Executive insights

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.

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.