Fast Food

25,000 new jobs at Dunkin’

Dunkin’ launched its first ever nationwide recruitment drive in the US this week with the tagline 'Dunkin' Runs on You'…

Chick-fil-A UK shutdown: A bellwether for brands?

With over 2,400 restaurants in the US alone, Chick-fil-A is one of the world’s biggest fast food brands. Their attempt…

McDonald’s to Go debuts in London

The new concept, a grab-and-go store, opened at the end of July in London, UK. Aiming to make fast food…

The big interview: Glenn Edwards, managing director of Leon USA

Why do you think now is the right time for Leon to expand into the US? Now feels like a…

Indian government and foodservice sector in standoff over new rules

Worth $57bn, India’s foodservice market is one of the world’s most lucrative. However, this boom has come at a price.…

McDonald’s announces major franchise deal in China

The deal, worth $2.08bn and involving Citic Limited, Citic Capital Holdings, the Carlyle Group and McDonald’s Corporation, will see the…

Fast food fat tax

In July, the Kerala government introduced a 14.5% ‘fat tax’ on junk food served in branded restaurants, describing it as…

The finest food, fast: Q&A with Pat Peterson, Beefsteak

Can you give me a brief overview of the Beefsteak concept? Beefsteak is the first fast casual concept by world-renowned…

Operator profile: Jollibee

Living abroad heightens our cravings for the comforting flavours of home. For the worldwide diaspora of Filipinos, including the 2.3…

Krispy Kreme looks to Asia for expansion

But it is in Asia that its expansion is its most notable. Krispy Kreme has joined the ranks of brands making…