Mar 28, 2019

Mister Donut exits China as profits crumble

Japan’s best-known doughnut shop gives up after nearly two decades A Mister Donut store in Shanghai. The chain will bow…
Mar 13, 2019

The Interview: Sean T. Ngo, founder and CEO of VF Franchise Consulting

 We talk to Sean T. Ngo, founder and CEO of leading Southeast Asia-specializing consultancy VF Franchise Consulting, about the lesser-known…
Feb 28, 2019

Shanghai debut for Tim Hortons in China

Canadian cafe brand Tim Hortons has opened its first restaurant in China. The new venue, located at People’s Square in…
Feb 25, 2019

Wayne’s Coffee makes Chinese debut

Swedish cafe chain Wayne’s Coffee has opened its first outlet in China. The new store on Shanghai’s Nanjing Xi Lu…
Feb 20, 2019

The Belgian Waffle Co heads to Southeast Asia

Indian-headquartered Belgian Waffle Co has partnered with VF Franchise Consulting to expand into Southeast Asia. The chain is operated under…
Jan 29, 2019

Jollibee sues Chinese copycat JoyRulBee

Jollibee Foods has confirmed it is taking legal action against a copycat restaurant in China. A recent Facebook post which…