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Mental, physical health concerns resulting in bigger delivery appetite in Hong Kong: survey

60% of Hong Kongers now see food delivery “as a necessity”, Deliveroo said.

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Mental, physical health concerns resulting in bigger delivery appetite in Hong Kong: survey

60% of Hong Kongers now see food delivery “as a necessity”, Deliveroo said.

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Subway inks master franchise deal to open over 700 restaurants in Thailand

The sandwich chain is aggressively doubling its current network of restaurants in the region to over 6,000 in the next five years.

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Five trends that will shape food-to-go recovery

2022 will be a year for reflection, innovation, concept development and new ways of doing business, an analyst said.

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Sushi Sushi’s CEO believes NFTs will be a “permanent fixture” within their business

First in QSR Media, Scott Meneilly elaborates on the business’ new way of thinking about the potential of blockchain technology across their operations.

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Yum China grows sales despite Delta outbreaks

Net income increased 26% to US$990 million.

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Shopper confidence at ‘lowest levels’ despite removal of COVID-19 restrictions

89% or nearly nine out of ten shoppers expect food prices to rise.

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Flave CEO: We want to be synonymous with plant-based cuisine

Stuart Cook offers fresh details on the startup’s ambition to be a global business.

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Starbucks China sees 14% dip in Q1 sales

The coffee giant’s global CEO acknowledged the impact of soaring inflation, higher worker costs and the impact of the Omicron variant on the business.

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Potato milk could displace oat as more sustainable milk alternative: analyst

Potatoes remain a niche ingredient in the plant-based milk space.

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‘We’re just getting started’: El Jannah’s Brett Houldin on Lebanese chain’s roadmap to become a national name

The ex-Craveable Brands boss shares details in how the revitalised brand is building a best-in-class franchisor approach.

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Fourth-quarter openings deliver positive signs for hospitality as Plan B restrictions set to end

Licensed premises recorded a 1.6% net increase in the last three months.

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Hyper-personalised pricing, more smart-tech amongst projected trends in 2022

Customers do not have a single acceptable price point for each menu item, one analyst suggested.

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The Habit Burger Grill is fired up and ready to start its race to 10,000 restaurants

General manager Yang Ming Ong shares first details of the chargrilled burger brand’s strategy, and how Asia would play a critical role.

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Hong Kong’s restaurants pessimistic amidst dine-in curfews, rising costs

Only 26% of restaurants surveyed said they are confident on the revenue on dine-in business in the approaching Chinese New Year period.

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Five potential shopping trends in 2022

IGD also analysed how Omicron shook up Christmas shopping.

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Ingredient swaps, shorter hours: how chains are coping with Omicron-induced disruptions

Recent Google data showed user mobility in VIC, NSW and ACT declining the most in the last six weeks to 10 January.

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Papa John’s inks deal to open over 1,300 stores in China by 2040

The franchisee development agreement is the biggest in the pizza chain’s history.

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