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EXPLORE | 31 January 2026
Japanese Dining Continues to Dominate: EN Group Eyes the Philippines for Its Next Growth Chapter
Japanese cuisine has evolved from a niche international offering into one of the most resilient and preferred dining categories in the Philippines.
NEWS | 8 February 2023
Popular US Chain Cinnabon Opens At Raffles City in Singapore
Cinnabon, one of the world's most recognized and sought-after franchise brands, officially opens at Raffles City Shopping Centre.
NEWS | 21 January 2023
Restaurants Brand Asia Plans to Open 300 Popeyes Stores In Indonesia in 2023
Restaurant Brands Asia, the owner of four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHO
NEWS | 20 January 2023
Popular Japanese Fast Food Franchise Chain Ikinari Steak Opens First Outlet in the Philippines
Popular Japanese fast food steak chain Ikinari Steak — known for being a standing-only steakhouse, recently opened its first outlet in Southeast Asia in the Philipp
TRENDS | 13 January 2023
Malaysia's OLDTOWN White Coffee Eyes Expansion to 50 New Outlets In 2023
OLDTOWN White Coffee chain is looking to expand into new regions across Malaysia and views suburbs in the north and east of the country as key to its growth
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EXPLORE | 31 January 2026
Japanese Dining Continues to Dominate: EN Group Eyes the Philippines for Its Next Growth Chapter
SUCCESS | 20 November 2025
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SUCCESS | 6 November 2025
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