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Krispy Kreme doubles down on franchise expansion despite softer earnings
The company is taking adtion to pay down debt and de=leverage the balance sheet.
May 12, 2025

McDonald’s Hong Kong unveils Mood Engine concept
The store centrepiece is a curving installation that transforms the restaurant from dawn to dusk.
Apr 28, 2025

As Miniso conquers the world, revenue hits $2.34 billion
Miniso's gross margin has improved over the past eight quarters.
Mar 26, 2025

Din Tai Fung terminates Australian franchisee after major wage violation
All Aussie locations have been closed and replaced by new chain Double Chin Eats.
Mar 10, 2025

Taiwanese milk tea chain Milksha opens first stand-alone store in Manila
The brand has been available in select Chowking restaurants.
Feb 3, 2025

Asian coffee chains reveal expansion plans
The Vietnamese chain plans at least 100 stores in the region.
Jan 22, 2025

Vietnamese coffee chain adds 10 US, China stores
Trung Nguyen Legend plans expansion into Australia and Canada.
Jul 24, 2024

Collins Foods MD and CEO Drew O’Malley resigns
Former CEO Kevin Perkins will take on an interim leadership role.
Jun 12, 2024

Metcash gets $500,000 grant for its waste-reduction initiative
Metcash said the grant will help divert 80 per cent of waste from landfills by 2028.
Oct 16, 2023

Cincotta Discount Chemist founder Albert Cincotta dies
In the 1960s, Cincotta recognised customers’ demand for medicines beyond regular business hours.
Jul 20, 2023