Super Hi boils up overseas with New York listing application
The international arm of hotpot giant Haidilao is trying to whet U.S. investor appetites with 23% revenue growth last year and its first-ever profit Key Takeaways: Singapore-based Super Hi has…
Yum China revs up restaurant expansion, share repurchases
The operator of the KFC and Pizza Hut chains in China spent a record $745 million on share buybacks and dividends in the first quarter of 2024 Key Takeaways: Yum…
Yum China expands footprint in lower-tier cities to drive growth amid growing consumer caution
The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in China posted 21% revenue growth last year, led by aggressive new store opening and price widening campaigns to capture new customers…
Jiumaojiu takes a taste of franchising
The restaurant operator said it will test out franchising for its popular Tai Er ‘sauerkraut fish’ chain in transport hubs and Western China’s Xinjiang and Tibetan regions Key Takeaways: Jiumaojiu…
Fishy loan undercuts Jiumaojiu’s corporate governance image
The operator of a trendy restaurant chain disclosed it made an $11.2 million loan to its founder in January without informing the board or shareholders Key Takeaways: Jiumaojiu said it…
Why investors are waiting to check into GreenTree Hospitality
After a big rally for its stock in July as the hotel operator added restaurants to its business menu, the company’s latest financial results received a more cautious reception Key…
FAST NEWS: TH International relaunches Popeyes chain in China
The Latest: Restaurant operator TH International Ltd. (THCH.US), which also uses the name Tims China, said on Monday it opened its first restaurant from the popular Popeyes fast food chain…