Irene Dong

rene Dong is a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology with a major in international relations, specialising in public relations, communications, and media. She has a passion for fashion, food, sustainability, and languages.

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Subway Dave's Hot Chicken

Subway parent buys Dave’s Hot Chicken in billion-dollar deal

Dave's Hot Chicken is expected to have more than 400 locations operating globally by the end of this year.
Ben Jerry's CEO Unilever

Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of ousting its CEO over political stance 

The CEO was reportedly dismissed without the board's agreement.
Trung Nguyen launch Australia

Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to launch first store in Australia 

The Melbourne store will resemble a Vietnamese-themed coffee shop.
Yum sacks Turkish franchisor

Yum Brands sacks Turkish franchisor; 537 stores shuttered

Yum Brands requires franchisees to be capable, capitalised and committed.
Miniso IP collection store

Miniso opens world’s first IP collection store

Miniso opens global first theme-park-style store in China.
Barbeques Galore CEO

Barbeques Galore CEO Angus McDonald to move on after five years

The outgoing CEO introduced award-winning new design stores.
Wingstop sales soar

Wingstop sales soar 45 per cent as store network expands

Fast food chain Wingstop has reported a 45.2 per cent rise in system-wide revenues to US$1.2 billion, compared to the fi...
Gotcha global expansion
Sushi Sushi buys Sushi Musa

Sushi Sushi acquires rival chain Sushi Musa

Susi Sushi is owned by Odyssey Private Equity.
Caneland Central makeover

Mackay’s Caneland Central shopping centre completes makeover

The revamped mall will include renovations by The Coffee Club, Priceline and Terry White.