Tag: dining

Retail Asia10/04/2020
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Restaurant operator Yum China, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut in the territory, has purchased a controlling interest in Chinese-style casual dining franchise Huang Ji Huang. The brand, launched in 2004, has more than 640 restaurants within China and overseas operating primarily under a franchise model, offering simmer pot and localized fast-food cuisines. After settling […]

Retail Asia13/12/2019
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has become a “foodie destination” after welcoming seven new restaurants and outlets together with a revamped East Hall Food Court. Seven new culinary concepts include the debut of the Californian-inspired restaurant, Wolfgang Puck Kitchen, where customers can enjoy Wolfgang Puck’s pizzas cooked at an open kitchen, along with American-style foods […]

Retail Asia10/09/2019
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Yum China Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Huang Ji Huang group, a leading Chinese-style casual-dining franchise business. Subject to the satisfaction of closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close early next year. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Beijing, Huang Ji Huang has […]

Retail Asia21/08/2019
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Southern Taiwanese restaurant The Salted Plum has opened its second outlet in Suntec City. The outlet features a spacious dining area with a street ambiance, a self-service system and new dishes exclusive to the venue. The brand, which serves tapas-style Taiwanese dishes, began as a pop-up called FiveTen before launching its first permanent location on […]

Retail Asia19/08/2019
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Jollibee’s Smashburger and Red Ribbon business units significantly dragged down the restaurant operator’s first-half profits. Jollibee Foods Corporation says the company’s net income attributable to shareholders was P1.1 billion (US$21.1 million) in the second quarter – half that of the preceding three months. First-half profit was down 34 percent on the same period last year. […]

Retail Asia09/08/2019
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Dim sum restaurant brand Tim Ho Wan is launching its first Texas location at NewQuest Property’s Katy Grand development. The new Katy store is the group’s fourth US location and is expected to open later this year or early 2020. The lease for the 5160sqft outlet has been signed, with plans to include a Zen […]

Retail Asia09/08/2019
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Michelin is proud to announce that the star selection of the Michelin Guide Singapore 2019 will be officially revealed on 17 September 2019 at the historically rich Capella Singapore. The selected establishments will be recognized at the star-studded Michelin Guide Singapore 2019 Star Revelation and Gala Dinner. The evening’s exquisite six-course dinner will be created […]

Retail Asia02/08/2019
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Fast-food chain KFC Hong Kong has opened a new concept store format in Causeway Bay. The new three-storey store, which seats 150, aims to enhance the traditional fast-food dining experience with a chic style. It features a street-level kiosk offering desserts and ice creams, while the first floor has self-ordering kiosks with modern bar stools. […]

Retail Asia28/05/2019
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Retail sales may be down but Hong Kong restaurant sales rose by 3 percent in the first quarter of this year. The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) provisionally estimates the value of restaurants receipts at HK$31.5 billion, while the value of purchases by restaurants increased by 3.1 percent to $10 billion. After netting out the […]

Retail Asia07/03/2019
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Hospitality-and-retail integrated development Tekka Place has marked its topping out, and is scheduled for a soft opening by the end of this year. Located at 2 Serangoon Road, the complex has a main tower and a seven-storey annex with rooftop deck. Tekka Place will cater to the needs of nearby residents, office workers and commuters […]

Retail Asia20/02/2019
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Low-cost carrier AirAsia may launch restaurants serving its Santan “gourmet” in-flight menu on the ground. The proposal was revealed by AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes while promoting his recent autobiography in an interview with US talk show host Larry King. “I think our food is fantastic,” said Fernandes in response to a question from the […]

Retail Asia11/02/2019
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Shopping malls are now allocating a higher percentage of their tenant mix (more space) to food & beverage (F&B) retailers, partly because competition from online platforms has impacted other types of retailers such as fashion, according to a market research and consulting firm. “Traditionally, F&B made up less than 20% of a mall’s tenant mix, […]

Retail Asia04/02/2019
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Pizza chain Little Caesars has opened its first restaurant in the Philippines. Little Caesars Philippines made its debut on Saturday, the first restaurant opened under the brand’s new franchise relationship with local operator Palmtree PH Foods Corp. It opened at the Metrosquare Building in Ermita with a promotional celebration that involved family activities and free […]

Retail Asia08/01/2019
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Japanese celebrity chefs Hayashi Takao and Matsumura Takahiro are launching a new international noodle soup restaurant brand called “Ramen Cubism”. The brand’s flagship opens in a chic basement venue in Hong Kong’s Wellington Street tomorrow. It is the collaborators’ first overseas venture, launched in partnership with Hong Kong’s Bird Kingdom Group, of Lai Chi Kok’s […]

Retail Asia03/01/2019
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Pizza Hut International on Tuesday announced that Unnat Varma, Managing Director, Pizza Hut India Subcontinent has been elevated to the position of Managing Director, Pizza Hut Asia Pacific effective 1 January 2019. In his new role, he will be responsible for steering Pizza Hut to the next phase of growth across the Asia Pacific region. Varma will be based in Pizza Hut APAC headquarters […]

Retail Asia26/12/2018
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Yum! Restaurants-led Pizza Hut is betting big on technology. The brand is investing technology at each every step from taking orders to delivery of the pizza. Elaborating more on the same, Managing Director, Pizza Hut (India Subcontinent), Yum! Restaurants, Unnat Varma said, “We are using technology in sorting out our kitchens. So kitchens are becoming better in terms of […]


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