South Korea
HEYTEA opens first concept store in Myeongdong, Seoul
HEYTEA opens first concept store in Myeongdong, Seoul
The concept was inspired by the Chinese literature "Lofty Mountains and Flowing Streams.”
Digital kiosks in South Korea reduce restaurant staff by 11.5%
Those affected are mostly temporary workers.
Jollibee says no plan yet to expand Compose Coffee internationally
The group has a 70% stake in the coffee brand.
GOPIZZA secures $10m from Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group
The brand currently has a total of $43m in investments.
McDonald’s Korea brings back fries after supply chain issues
Sales were halted on 20 June before resuming last Wednesday.
Burger King South Korea causes stir over ‘discontinued’ Whopper
Burger King said it is ending the sale of the Whopper in South Korea.
South Korean coffee chain Hollys open first outlet in Japan
It operates around 550 outlets in South Korea.
HEYTEA opens in South Korea as it pushes for more Asia market entry
The brand has been accelerating its expansion since 2023.
Starbucks Korea launches first NFT in Asia
The initiative aims to encourage customers to use personal cups.
How GOPIZZA plans to be the next McDonald’s
The brand already has 200 restaurants across a couple of Asian markets.
McDonald’s Korea adds voice guidance service in self-serve kiosks
This is the first time in Asia that this service was added.
Popeyes’ South Korean comeback starting at the end of this year
The chain is looking to open hundreds of restaurants “in the coming years.”
Wingstop heading to South Korea
It sees a potential for 200 to 250 total restaurants in the country.
Starbucks Korea to start electric vehicle operations in Seoul
The chain plans to roll out the initiative nationwide.
Baskin-Robbins opens first unmanned, contactless store in South Korea
The unmanned store chain, located in Wirye New Town, is selling about 120 kinds of products.
Domino’s South Korea offers three-course meal experience with new pizza
The item is available for a limited time.
Starbucks Korea facing probe over US$153m in prepaid card takings
It was the only coffeehouse chain to be included in the recent inspection.
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