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How Baskin-Robbins’ approaches its marketing campaigns, according to its general manager
How Baskin-Robbins’ approaches its marketing campaigns, according to its general manager
Julian Casa, in his first interview with QSR Media as general manager, also shares details about their growth targets for 2022 and the chain’s new store design.
Weekly Global News Wrap: MOD Pizza plans to go public; Papa John’s to boost presence in Africa; FAT Brands to acquire another chicken concept
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Jollibee ramps up expansion of three brands across China
The company described the country as one of their "four pillar markets".
Subway APAC president: regional growth can match U.S. foothold
In his first-ever interview with QSR Media, Eric Foo details the chain’s expansion targets and stressed their ongoing investment in digital engagement.
McDonald’s Malaysia to open 200 more outlets within five years
It is in the process of hiring 10,000 workers as part of the expansion plan.
Greek street food chain The Athenian eyes Europe, UAE growth
It will have 18 sites including a handful of permanent restaurants in London and delivery kitchens across the UK by December.
Pizza Hut Delivery expands to petrol stations with EG Group franchise deal
The partnership will see EG Group franchise eight new trial stores, creating about 90 jobs.
Wendy’s on track to have 10 UK sites open by end-2021
It reported 'extremely strong sales' across its fledgling UK estate.
SaladStop Group eyes four new markets in 2025 after securing US$8.8m investment
The round, which was oversubscribed, was led by Temasek.
Rebel Foods takes minority stake in Indian dumpling chain Zomoz
The partnership will help Zomoz scale to more than 300 retail and cloud outlets pan India over the next 30 months.
Haidilao to close or suspend around 300 restaurants by end-2021
Affected employees would be redeployed within the group.
Long John Silver’s to open 54 restaurants in Indonesia
The American seafood chain has 21 locations in Singapore.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Chipotle’s climate pledge; Fat Brands to acquire U.S. Italian chain Fazoli's, Wingstop to increase menu prices amidst rising costs
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
‘We are the trend’: Pretzel’s founder counts on brand’s ethos, cult following to puff up growth hopes
Brittany Garbutt elaborates on her vision for expanding overseas and her branding philosophy.
Italian Street Kitchen wants to elevate its take on hospitality with new ‘Isabella’ branding
The chain recently opened its sixth outlet, located in Penrith, and is in “initial talks” to grow in the Middle East.
U.S.-headquartered Wayback Burgers inks master franchise deal to enter Asia
It will initially establish a presence in Japan.
Subway inks largest master franchise deal with Everstone Group to expand presence in India
The agreement will see more than 2,000 new restaurants to open across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the next 10 years.
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