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Alshaya Group revamps first Raising Cane’s restaurant in the Middle East
Alshaya Group revamps first Raising Cane’s restaurant in the Middle East
This is part of the brand’s 10th year celebration.
Bakers Delight trials smaller bakery models
It plans to reach 700 sites by 2030.
El Jannah targets 100-store expansion with drive-thru push
Demand for fresh ingredients and convenience is fueling growth.
Suburbs gain ground as favoured dining hotspot
Two in five diners visit the CBD less than once a month, and 20% avoid it altogether.
Chipotle to make Asian debut in South Korea and Singapore in 2026
The chain has signed a joint venture with South Korea’s SPC Group.
Queensland chicken chain Brodies Chicken & Burgers expands
The brand is targeting high-growth suburban areas
Saudi chain Burgerizzr acquires majority stake in Shovel Coffee Roaster
Shovel currently runs seven coffee shops and has six more in development.
Costa Coffee opens takeaway-only outlet at London Stansted Airport
The opening has created 25 jobs at the airport.
Katrina Group to bring Lotteria to Singapore by February 2026
The location of the outlet will be revealed nearer the opening.
Korean fast food chain LOTTERIA debuts in the US
The new restaurant spans about 2,300 sq ft and includes a drive-thru.
Greggs to trial ‘bitesize’ concepts in September
The new, smaller-sized bakeries will still have all of Greggs' iconic menu.
US chain Reborn Coffee enters South Korea with $1m licensing deal
It will open its flagship store this fall in central Seoul.
CoCo Bubble Tea expands footprint with new openings in Canada and the US
It also plans to open a new location in Saskatoon later this year.
Chaiiwalla opens first service station format cafe
The format is launched via a pop-up that will be opened for three months.
Halal-certified Japanese Honolu Ramen debuts in Kuala Lumpur
The restaurant, spanning 1,381 sq. ft., can seat up to 72 customers.
Brooklyn Donuts debuts drive-thru store in Oporto Roselands
The chain is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Chopstix launches ‘small box’ outlet at Butlin’s Skegness
The modular unit measures just over 20 sqm.
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