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Fast food

Owner of US restaurant chain Fatburger owner files for bankruptcy in latest casual-dining demise

Fatburger outlets in Singapore closed in 2023 when their operator, franchise management company Deelish Brands, was wound down.
Fatburger outlets in Singapore closed in 2023 when their operator, franchise management company Deelish Brands, was wound down.

All Lotteria fast food outlets in Japan to be converted to Zetteria brand by March

Zensho Holdings, which purchased Lotteria in 2023, has been converting the outlets into the Zetteria brand.
Zensho Holdings, which purchased Lotteria in 2023, has been converting the outlets into the Zetteria brand.

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee eyes global expansion with planned US listing

Jollibee Foods Corporation announced plans to spin off and separately list its international business in the US.
Jollibee Foods Corporation announced plans to spin off and separately list its international business in the US.

Life List: 10 trends to look forward to in 2026

Why you might be eating more fast food in 2026

Even as Michelin-starred restaurants and decades-old hawker stalls shutter, demand for fast food holds steady.
Even as Michelin-starred restaurants and decades-old hawker stalls shutter, demand for fast food holds steady.

South Korean burger chain Lotteria opening at Jewel on Feb 11

Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will be its first Singapore joint.
Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will be its first Singapore joint.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 2, 2026

Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe.
Russia accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone strike on a hotel and cafe.

India’s KFC, Pizza Hut operators to merge in $1.2 billion deal

Both the KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees in India operate at a net loss.
Both the KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees in India operate at a net loss.

KFC to add 4 sauces including mala, white curry flavours to menu from Jan 2

The KFC innovation team tested more than 30 different concepts before landing on the four flavours.
The KFC innovation team tested more than 30 different concepts before landing on the four flavours.

In an act of boycott, Malaysia makes its own ‘McDonald’s’

Ahmad’s Fried Chicken originally started out of a food truck in Malaysia – has grown to 35 outlets.
Ahmad’s Fried Chicken originally started out of a food truck in Malaysia – has grown to 35 outlets.

American burger chain In-N-Out removes number ‘67’ from its ordering system after viral trend

Employees of the chain said the practice started in November, adding that the number “69” was also removed from the ticket system.
Employees of the chain said the practice started in November, adding that the number “69” was also removed from the ticket system.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.