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Burger King Japan launches new 'KYOTO Whopper'
Burger King Japan launches new 'KYOTO Whopper'
The new burger features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with a newly innovated “special rice patty.”
Japanese casual pub operator Watami acquires Subway Japan
They have also signed a 10-year franchise contract with Subway International BV.
Wayback Burgers Asia opens first multibrand plant-based restaurant ‘Next Restaurant’ in Tokyo
The new restaurant is located in Omotesando, Tokyo.
McDonald’s Japan lifts hair colour ban to attract workers
The new policy was introduced on trial in Osaka.
McDonald’s Japan chair and former CEO resigns
The notice said she was resigning because of personal reasons.
South Korean burger brand Mom’s Touch opens in Japan
Mom’s Touch will directly operate the new restaurant.
Beverage brand Yakult opens first cafe in Japan
It also has a beauty salon and a gallery.
Domino’s opens 1,000th restaurant in Japan
The brand is owned by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.
Costa Coffee opens first cafe outlet in Japan
The UK brand plans to open three outlets in the country.
Yoshinoya fires director for remark on getting women "hooked" on products
His conduct was described by the company as "completely unacceptable."
Uber Eats teams up with Rakuten for payment service integration
Users will also be able to earn Rakuten Points when ordering through Uber Eats and pay for orders using earned points.
Japanese sushi chain Sushiro to take on McDonald's in U.S. – report
It is looking to increase the number of overseas outlets to 700.
KFC Japan releases 16 new recipes featuring signature chicken
Recipes include rice balls and bowls.
Burger King set to reach 150 restaurants in Japan
The brand expects to increase the number of stores in Japan to 200 in 2023.
Hong Kong fund planning to sell Burger King biz in Japan, South Korea: reports
Burger King currently has around 150 and 440 outlets in Japan and South Korea, respectively.
Marugame Udon operator eyeing 4,000 outlets by 2027
80% of the envisioned outlets will be operated under franchise agreements.
Starbucks opens first Greener Store in Japan
Located in the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, the Wadakura Fountain Park store is designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.
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