International

Chipotle invests US$100m in Lumachain and Brassica

This minority investment is done through Chipotle’s Cultivate Next venture fund. 

Starbucks announces expansion with two new coffee farms

The new farms are located in Guatemala and Costa Rica. 

Jollibee to launch Taiwan bubbletea brand Milksha in the US

The group owns 51% of Milkshop International Co. Ltd.

Soul Origin opens first restaurant in New Zealand

The new restaurant will open in Auckland Airport.

Chipotle CEO takes over Starbucks as global CEO

Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down just a year after he took the role.

Weekly Global Wrap: Taco Bell plots AI drive-thru plans; Jimmy John's join value meal wars; RBI revenue rises

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week globally.

Carlos Antonius plots Chatime’s next moves

Chatime’s CEO outlines the key growth areas he has identified.