MyNews to operate S. Korea’s CU stores in Malaysia MyNews to operate S. Korea’s CU stores in Malaysia
CU is expected to be open in Malaysia in early 2021, with around 30 to 50 stores targeted for the 1st year MYNEWS Holdings Bhd has entered into a licence agreement with BGF Retail Co Ltd, South Korea’s biggest convenience store operator and owner of the popular convenience store brand CU, to operate and sub-franchise…
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The Simple Decision To Serve Corn In Cups Defined Nelson’s As An Iconic Snack In Malaysia
This is the history of the Malaysian brand Nelson’s that made corn in a cup a popular snack concept both locally and internationally. In Malaysia, when corn in a cup is mentioned, you may think of the OG, Nelson’s who could be credited for making the snack popular here, in malls to airports and even…
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McDonald’s to mandate anti-harassment training worldwide
14th April 2021, The change is part of a larger reckoning over sexual harassment at McDonald’s. At least 50 workers have filed charges against the company over the last five years, alleging physical and verbal harassment and, in some cases, retaliation when they complained. McDonald‘s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting…
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AirAsia’s Santan to open outlets in China, London
7th Dec 2020, AIRASIA Bhd’s food and beverage (F&B) brand Santan plans aggressive franchise expansion to open 60 stores nationwide next year to achieve 100 stores by 2022, said Santan GM Catherine Goh. She added that the company has allocated RM2 million in capital expenditure (capex) for its overseas expansion to open outlets in Shenzhen, China,…
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Loob set for 1,000 Tealive outlets
18th May 2021, LOOB Holding Sdn Bhd is set to open its 1,000th Tealive outlet by 2024, driven by strong brand loyalty and continued focus on customer convenience and digital strategy. “We plan to open 130 to 150 outlets a year, mainly in Johor, East Coast and Sabah and Sarawak, and we’ll have 1,000 stores…
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McDonald’s Malaysian partner denies aiding Israel, says it’s a Muslim company
Kuala Lumpur, 17 May 2021, McDonald’s Malaysia has denied channelling aid to Israel, as alleged on social media, and said the local company is fully-owned by Muslims. The operations of McDonald’s franchise in Malaysia are run by Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd, whose managing director and local partner Azmir Jaafar said the company had been…
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