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SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
Some brands start with capital. Others start with credentials. Smashed started with heart.
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
EXPLORE | 6 January 2023
Profitable Preschool Franchise Opportunity in Indonesia - Sheffield Kidsworld
If you're here, you're probably considering starting up your own childcare centre or preschool in Indonesia, driven by your passion for education and nurturing young kids. As educationists, you are w
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SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
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EXPLORE | 18 September 2025
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EVENTS | 22 August 2025
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