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Starbucks bridges South Korea and Japan with seasonal drink exchange
Starbucks bridges South Korea and Japan with seasonal drink exchange
Each market is offering reinterpretations of the other’s spring drinks.
Magnolia Bakery brings back its mango dessert lineup
It features Mango Jamboree, Mango Pudding Parfait, and Mango Vanilla Cheesecake.
Rising costs, labour shortages pressure Australia’s QSR sector
Increasing commercial rents is also a key challenge.
Foodservice inflation dips 0.2% in February but geopolitical risks persist
It is due to lower prices in categories such as milk, cheese, and eggs.
APAC cafe growth widens as new beverage concepts emerge
Specialist coffee and tea market to reach $45b in 2025.
German Doner Kebab appoints former Chipotle exec as its new chairman
He was also previously the managing director of Costa Coffee.
Chipotle opens first UK food court at Westfield Stratford
The site is expected to add 30 jobs locally.
Tim Ho Wan hits 17-year Michelin milestone
Its Sham Shui Po location received the Bib Gourmand designation in the 2026 edition.
Dodo Pizza UAE wraps up Ramadan with kids' classes and Iftar meals
The UAE’s Ramadan economy is projected to reach $16.4b in 2026.
Guzman y Gomez Australian Q3 sales rise 6.6%
The fast-food chain said it is on track to open 32 restaurants.
Tourism fuels growth in Australia’s food service market
Foodservice is expected to be valued at $198b by 2034.
Black Sheep Coffee expands Kent footprint with 14-site plan
The rollout will be led by franchise partner Shehryar Khurshid.
Delivery to account for 25% of Asia Pacific foodservice by 2030—Euromonitor
Asia holds 40% of global foodservice sales.
Shrimp & Co opens in Brixton amidst ongoing UK rollout
The opening marks the brand’s next stage of expansion.
Hospitality business loses £11k a year due to payment outages—report
Four in five experience payment issues during peak times.
Popeyes rolls out expanded breakfast menu nationwide
Breakfast serving time will also be extended.
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken launches £3.2m funding raise to fuel expansion
The brand received early backing from British hip hop duo Krept & Konan.
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