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Malaysia

Japan's Viral I'm Donut To Open First Malaysia Outlet In KL On 12 Sep

I’m Donut? will open in Malaysia this September

Japan's Viral I'm Donut To Open First Malaysia Outlet In KL On 12 Sep
Singapore

Michelin-Approved Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa To Open Second Outlet At Raffles City

Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa is opening in City Hall

Michelin-Approved Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa To Open Second Outlet At Raffles City
Malaysia

Japan’s iconic I’m donut? will debut its first Malaysian outlet on September 12 at The Exchange TRX

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — September just got a lot sweeter as Japan’s I’m donut? will be opening at The Exchange TRX on September 12.

Japan’s iconic I’m donut? will debut its first Malaysian outlet on September 12 at The Exchange TRX
United States

Gwyneth Paltrow

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants

Gwyneth Paltrow
China

One week to go! Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 ready for Hong Kong

With just one week to go until Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 opens its doors, Hong Kong is preparing to welcome the global fresh produce community for three days of business, innovatio

One week to go! Asia Fruit Logistica 2026 ready for Hong Kong
United States

7 Restaurant Chains With The Best French Dip Sandwiches, According To Customers

If you're not familiar with a sandwich called the French dip, you're missing something special.

7 Restaurant Chains With The Best French Dip Sandwiches, According To Customers
United States

26 years on, Island Grill prepares to open a sixth restaurant

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, bevera

26 years on, Island Grill prepares to open a sixth restaurant
United States

Chick-fil-A’s Little Blue Menu converting to traditional location

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants

Chick-fil-A’s Little Blue Menu converting to traditional location
United States

Consumers are spending more on beef, and eating it less

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, bevera

Consumers are spending more on beef, and eating it less
United States

The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

In the eyes of many fast food restaurants, August is the time for fall menus to start dropping; and yes, this means plenty of pumpkin spice. (Not a fan? Try these items instead.) O

The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026
International

KFC Debuts An Oreo-Flavored Chicken Sandwich & Fast Food Lovers Are Horrified

KFC & Oreo are collaborating to create a cookie-flavored chicken sandwich at the chain’s outposts in China.

KFC Debuts An Oreo-Flavored Chicken Sandwich & Fast Food Lovers Are Horrified
Canada

Taco Bell is bringing some fan-favourite menu items back to Canada

Like it or not, fall is approaching, but to ease the descent into cooler temperatures, Taco Bell is bringing the heat with the return of some nostalgic menu items to Canada.

Taco Bell is bringing some fan-favourite menu items back to Canada
Thailand

From farm resilience to nutrition security: APAC food leaders map priorities for a resilient food system

Food security is no longer just about producing enough food. It also depends on ensuring farming remains economically viable, improving access to nutritious diets and using technol

From farm resilience to nutrition security: APAC food leaders map priorities for a resilient food system
United States

This Beloved Burger Chain Only Exists In 26 US States (And We Want It In More)

With Burger King and McDonald's restaurants seemingly around every corner throughout the country, it's almost surprising when you find a less-appreciated fast food gem with a signi

This Beloved Burger Chain Only Exists In 26 US States (And We Want It In More)
United States

National Restaurant Association finds beverages can drive growth

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, bevera

National Restaurant Association finds beverages can drive growth
United States

Chef Justin Devillier gets ready for his next restaurant

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants

Chef Justin Devillier gets ready for his next restaurant
Canada

Iconic Canadian-owned pub chain just began trading a new location near Edmonton

A Canadian-owned pub chain has a new location just outside of Edmonton, with Leopold’s Tavern first day its doors in Fort Saskatchewan.

Iconic Canadian-owned pub chain just began trading a new location near Edmonton
United States

Burger King’s next menu improvement: chicken nuggets

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, bevera

Burger King’s next menu improvement: chicken nuggets
Japan

10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Johor Bahru: $60 Omakase, Sushi Buffets And More

Best Japanese restaurants in JB

10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Johor Bahru: $60 Omakase, Sushi Buffets And More
United States

All the New Restaurant Openings to Know in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is no stranger to restaurant openings, whether debuts in iconic buildings helmed by big-name chefs, humble neighborhood haunts, or pop-ups leaping into permanent spaces

All the New Restaurant Openings to Know in Los Angeles
United States

White Castle collaborates with Garage Beer on fall menu

The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants

White Castle collaborates with Garage Beer on fall menu
Canada

Canadian chicken chain restaurant to open near Calgary

A popular Canadian chicken chain is set to open just outside of Calgary soon.

Canadian chicken chain restaurant to open near Calgary
United States

KFC and IShowSpeed Introduce Hot Ranch Big Dip Energy

The debut continues KFC's recent run of sauce innovation. America’s longtime love of ranch was on full display this summer.

KFC and IShowSpeed Introduce Hot Ranch Big Dip Energy
Ecuador

IMF conducts 2026 Ecuadorian banana sector assessment, underscores sector's massive role on rural progress

IMF delegation inspects Ecuadorian banana sector

IMF conducts 2026 Ecuadorian banana sector assessment, underscores sector's massive role on rural progress