3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (605+ words) Local retailers in Singapore face tougher competition from foreign franchises that are rapidly expanding across food and beverage (F&B), lifestyle and beauty, putting pressure on margins and forcing smaller players to sharpen differentiation. "Singapore's open and globally connected market makes…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (202+ words) Yellowstone will manage and develop all Subway locations in the country. Subway has signed a master franchise deal with Yellowstone Investment Corp. Ltd. to oversee the brand's expansion in Taiwan. Under the agreement, Yellowstone will manage and develop all Subway…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (471+ words) For regional quick service restaurant (QSR) brands eyeing Southeast Asia, Singapore is no longer just a gateway market'it is increasingly a stress test. Operators expanding into the market say its combination of high rents, tight labour policies, and complex localisation…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (296+ words) The recent decline in Middle Eastern visitors has had a measurable impact on SEA markets. Southeast Asia's quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector is facing mounting uncertainty as changes in tourism patterns affect consumer demand. According to Paul Savuriar, manager for business…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (160+ words) Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally. US fast-food drive-in restaurant Sonic overhauled its drinks menu. More from AOL. KFC has unveiled a pickle-themed menu in the UK, which includes a pickle-flavoured…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (132+ words) To mark the opening, the chain is offering a limited-time Cloud Macchiato series. Starbucks has opened a new coffeehouse at the summit of Fansipan Mountain in northern Vietnam, making it the highest Starbucks location in Asia. The design of the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (79+ words) Social Media Wrap: Genki Sushi Singapore's loyalty benefits; Dunkin Philippines launches new collectible; Burger King Malaysia unveils new Korean inspired burger'QSR Media Asia Social Media Wrap: Genki Sushi Singapore's loyalty benefits; Dunkin Philippines launches new collectible; Burger King Malaysia unveils…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (245+ words) The launch also brings back Creamy Mushroom Burgers and Star Potato. McDonald's has introduced the Grimace Shake in Singapore, following its global popularity. The launch coincides with the return of Creamy Mushroom Burgers, including the Creamy Mushroom Cheeseburger, Star Potato,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (277+ words) Pizza Hut, Haidilao, and McDonald's are challenging conventional wisdom. Suchit Kakar, a senior experience strategist at Landor Associates, said that in the next 12 months, emotional branding would give operators pricing power, dine-in experiences would regain importance, and service quality would…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (189+ words) The news follows a wave of closures in the country's F&B industry. Singapore homegrown cafe, deli, and grocer chain The Providore has announced the closure of all six of its sites. In a message on social media, the chain…...