Fast Food & QSR

Comprehensive details regarding the timing and rationale behind the decision will be disclosed on the official reveal day.

The first outlet is set to open in Okinawa before the end of 2025, with four restaurants planned across the region by 2030.

In his new role, Lee will lead Wendy’s international technology strategy and its execution.

Bojangles is the seventh-largest chicken chain in the US by systemwide sales, recording nearly US$1.9 billion in revenue last year with an average unit volume of US$2.35 million.

The changes are designed to strengthen Yum’s growth path while enhancing consumer engagement, digital innovation, and operational scale.

This brand specializes in Chinese- and Korean-style fried chicken, underscoring Yum! China’s continued drive for innovation in the fast-casual dining sector.

The NRA has long advocated for restaurant operators, including backing the tipped wage model, but McDonald’s recent shift could prompt a broader reassessment of these policies within the industry.

The growth plan outlines the opening of 180 new outlets across nine European countries, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, and Spain, as well as Turkey.

The investment firm intends to drive operational enhancements while expanding the chain’s footprint across established markets and new growth territories.

The funding round was spearheaded by venture capital firm Headline, with notable participation from True, Simon Capital, and returning backer Souschef Ventures.