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…
“Foreign brands must learn to adjust as each country is different – some amount of localization is needed in order to be successful”
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…
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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…
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Jan 29, 2019

Taco Bell plans hundreds of new Asian outlets

US Mexican-themed dining chain Taco Bell says it plans to drive growth by expanding its presence in Asian markets. The…
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Jan 21, 2019

Chibo to launch in Indonesia

Japanese “okonomiyaki” pancake restaurant operator Chibo is launching in Indonesia this month. The opening is part of the firm’s unfolding…
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Jan 02, 2019

Little Caesars opening 1st Philippine, Singapore stores

Little Caesars Pizza will open its first restaurants in the Philippines and Singapore in January 2019, part of the brand’s…

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