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Fast food

McDonald’s Japan to rehire ex-workers for flexible ‘spot’ work hours

One-off work during spare time, often referred to as “spot work”, has become increasingly common among companies in Japan as a means of coping with labor shortages.
One-off work during spare time, often referred to as “spot work”, has become increasingly common among companies in Japan as a means of coping with labor shortages.

McDonald’s to add energy drinks, crafted sodas to US menus, WSJ reports

According to the report, McDonald’s plans to price the new drinks below offerings from competitors such as Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Sonic and other chains.
According to the report, McDonald’s plans to price the new drinks below offerings from competitors such as Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Sonic and other chains.

Say aloha to Shake Shack’s new Hawaii-inspired collab with Butcher’s Block from April 16

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Source and copyright: Shake Shack
eqshake08 - Chef.
Source and copyright: Shake Shack

McDonald’s Grimace Shake lands in Singapore with line-up of character merchandise

Grimace fans can also get their hands on a series of character merch soon.
Grimace fans can also get their hands on a series of character merch soon.

Fast food’s turndown sheds light on the US economy

Fast-food chains are seeing headwinds to their business model.
Fast-food chains are seeing headwinds to their business model.

First look at South Korean burger chain Lotteria Singapore’s menu and Jewel outlet

Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will officially open on Feb 11.
Lotteria's Jewel Changi Airport outlet will officially open on Feb 11.

Video of dad ‘stealing’ son’s chicken nugget at Wolves’ Premier League match goes viral

Rory was in tears after his father Tom ate his chicken nugget.
Rory was in tears after his father Tom ate his chicken nugget.

KFC-parent Yum Brands tops same-store sales estimates as diners seek value meals

Yum Brands said it would complete its strategic review of the Pizza Hut brand in 2026.
Yum Brands said it would complete its strategic review of the Pizza Hut brand in 2026.

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.

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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.