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Chatime revamps Philippine menu in face of ‘boba’ bubble burst
Chatime revamps Philippine menu in face of ‘boba’ bubble burst
It wants to go beyond just bubble tea by relaunching its smoothie line.
Why Subway is betting on non-traditional locales in its Europe expansion
The brand is set to open 10,000 restaurants.
Innovations in QSR could be rolled out in months thanks to Gen AI
Key AI applications include predictive forecasting, finance automation, and personalisation.
UK’s QSR market to reach $44.01b by 2029
The market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 5.25%.
Why China’s coffee industry is booming
Chinese coffee chains are rapidly expanding into lower-tier cities, sparking fierce price wars.
Soonta targets family market with kids meal launch
The meal will have collectable cards.
UK foodservice promotions across segments revealed
The share of in-restaurant price promotions was at 86% in H1.
How KFC Singapore’s new marketing director plans to embrace tech
Jaslyn Lam has 18 years of marketing experience under her belt.
McDonald’s top YouGov SG and MY QSR rankings for 2024
The restaurant had an index score of 31.9 and 27.3 in both countries, respectively.
GOPIZZA banks on tech commercialization for new revenue
This strategy could potentially increase sales point to 100,000 globally.
Promotions continue to drive growth in UK’s foodservice industry
Restaurant promos grew by 25% in QSR and 13% in casual dining.
Five Guys eyes Sydney and Melbourne as a springboard for national expansion
The burger chain currently has four restaurants including a second Melbourne location.
Why the restaurant industry’s rush to automate keeps hitting a roadblock
Unclear return on investments is making the industry hesitant.
Consumers are ready but human oversight remains key for AI—KPMG partner
Fast-food businesses are racing to get AI services right but accuracy remains a challenge.
Here's how ZUS Coffee plans to spend its $57.7m raise
The fresh funds will be used to reignite international expansion.
Starbucks CEO eyes reclaiming the coffeehouse vibe in 4-part strategy
The brand currently aims to use these strategies in the US.
A peek inside KFC Australia’s voice AI drive-thru technology
KFC plans to commit to more sites depending on its evaluation.