Retail News CRM

Tag: grill

  • Gordon Ramsay to open first restaurant in Malaysia

    Gordon Ramsay to open first restaurant in Malaysia

    Multi-Michelin starred chef Gordon Ramsay is to open Malaysia’s first Bar & Grill concept in Kuala Lumpur this year.

    Located at Sunway Resort in Selangor, Bar & Grill will feature a varied all-day menu, including Gordon Ramsay’s signature dishes such as Beef Wellington and Sticky Toffee Pudding. The restaurant is scheduled to launch this June.

    Featuring contemporary interiors, the restaurant design will “create an inviting ambiance, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the lagoon, and a private dining room, setting the stage for intimate events,” Sunway Resort KL said on its website.

    The restaurant will also mark the brand’s first outpost outside the original Mayfair outlet.

    Gordon Ramsay, who holds seven Michelin stars, has a collection of acclaimed restaurants in the UK, Europe, and the US. He is also the star of popular shows such as Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen, and MasterChef US.

  • US chain The Habit Burger Grill launches in Cambodia

    US chain The Habit Burger Grill launches in Cambodia

    Over 50 years ago, America’s best tasting burger was born in Santa Barbara, California, and now the award-winning taste of The Habt Burger Grill will be opening its newest international location in Cambodia on October 21st! The California-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers grilled over an open flame, signature sandwiches, fresh-cut salads, and more announces the highly anticipated opening in the center of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, at the Tela Toul Kork Station.

    The Habit Burger Grill is California’s best-kept secret, as it’s been awarded various food-focused awards in the United States. At the center of The Habit’s menu is the signature Charburger, made with a fresh 100% ground beef patty, chargrilled over an open flame for a unique smoky flavor, and topped with cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. The Habit has been serving the best tasting burger in America in exactly this way since 1969.

    “We are excited to continue The Habit Burger Grill’s international expansion by joining forces with our new franchise partner Kampuchea Tela Company, LTD to open our first location in Cambodia. We look forward to creating new Habit fans by inviting them to enjoy our handcrafted chargrilled food delivered with best-in-class hospitality and in a welcoming Southern California environment,” said Iwona Alter, Chief Brand Officer at The Habit Burger Grill.

    This marks as The Habit’s second international expansion with eight restaurants open in China today. This is just the beginning, The Habit is partnering with Kampuchea Tela Company, LTD to develop and operate restaurants throughout the Kingdom of Cambodia.

    In anticipation of The Habit’s grand opening, local guests are invited for an exclusive sneak peek of the menu. The first 200 guests per event on October 16 and 17th between 11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7p.m will receive a complimentary Charburger, French fries, and drink. Upon opening, this two-story location will offer dine-in and takeout.

    With its cooked-to-order mantra and creative culinary culture, The Habit Burger Grill’s open flame sears a distinctive smoky flavor into their already famous Charburgers, fresh marinated chicken, sushi-grade Ahi tuna, and USDA Choice tri-tip steaks. The Habit also has an incredible selection of sides to choose from as well as delicious hand-spun frozen treats. Guests at The Habit Burger Grill can always count on freshly-made, the handcrafted quality served up with genuine hospitality.

  • Crepe Delicious expands Hong Kong footprint

    Crepe Delicious expands Hong Kong footprint

    Crêpe Delicious has opened its first Hong Kong Island branch and a brand new youthful urban café concept in trendy Lee Tung Avenue, Wanchai, presenting the brand’s premium quality, healthy sweet and savory crêpes, hand-crafted gelato, and puff pizzas.

    With a focus on the highest quality ingredients and dishes freshly made to order, Crêpe Delicious has pioneered a global craze for the iconic French cuisine classic since 2004 – expanding worldwide from Canada to Hong Kong, USA, UK, the Middle East, India, and Thailand.

    Following its successful launch in Hong Kong in December 2017 at MOKO in Mongkok, Crêpe Delicious is now continuing the winning recipe with its first Hong Kong Island branch and a brand new youthful urban café concept.

    Among classic savory crêpes such as Hokkaido Scallop and Salmon Deluxe, Big Feast is a new hearty combo of braised BBQ pulled pork, with butter lettuce and red onion. Welcome Hong Kong is an exclusive creation for the Hong Kong market launched in late 2017, topped with truffle scrambled eggs, butter lettuce, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and truffle mayonnaise dressing.

    Exclusive Hong Kong headliners extend to signature ‘Puff Pizzas’ on light puff pastry, with new creation BBQ Pulled Pork, along with signatures such as Chorizo Supreme, Quattro Formaggi, and more.

    New salads and snacks presented at Crêpe Delicious include Caprese Salad (HK$108), Arancini Ball (HK$88); Baked Beef Meatball Bolognese (HK$88); Crab & Avocado Stack; and Wings Platter chicken wings served in two styles, in honey and spicy buffalo sauce.

    Along with pastas and risotto, new favorites include Grilled Salmon Fillet (HK$188) with lemon butter dill sauce; well-marbled, juicy and savory Grilled Angus Ribeye (HK$218), served with homemade beef gravy; Roast Spring Chicken (HK$138), Sous Vide Beef Cheek with Mashed Potato (HK$188), BBQ Ribs (HK$168) and Creamy Mussels with French Fries (HK$168).

    Enhancing the trendy dining experience, Crêpe Delicious’ home-made gelatos and sorbets are a double dose of refreshing and flavourful goodness. Handcrafted daily with over 20 choices of fresh flavors to mix and match, the brand’s signature gelatos weigh-in at just 95-125 calories, and sorbets 125-155 calories for a healthier, vitamin-rich choice.

    Newly-created Gelato Shakes are an indulgent variation of the signature gelato recipe, including strawberry flavored Pink Lady and The Naughty, with chocolate and hazelnut.

    Along with Instagrammable sundaes and desserts, even more, tempting sweet treats feature Panna Cotta with new daily flavors, Homemade Brownie, and Lava Cake. Dessert Combo combines all three house-made signatures – Panna Cotta, Lava Cake and Gelato for enjoying with friends and family.

    An extensive range of drinks completes the menu at Crêpe Delicious with fresh juices, Brazilian Tierra 100% Arabica Lavazza coffees, and teas, with wine also served exclusively at the newly-opened Lee Tung Avenue branch.

    The new 1,219 sq. ft. Crêpe Delicious (Urban Café) extends over two floors seating 50 in a cozy, warm, and friendly setting at Shop G26 & F26A, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

    A visually-stunning ‘Open Bar’ on the ground floor serves convenient ‘grab and go’ of the brand’s signature sweet treats and coffee. Interior design is in white marble with weathered wooden stairs and timberwork, and grey cement walls and floors for a light and spacious street-style ambiance – complete with red and blue columns symbolizing a traditional French-style crêperie and simple, natural designer Scandinavian chairs.

    Crêpe Delicious also makes the perfect healthy meal on-the-go for takeaway; or delivery from November 2020 for a chic dinner at home via Deliveroo, FoodPanda and Uber Eats.

    Lees ook:

  • Yum! Brands to take over The Habit Burger Grill chain

    Yum! Brands to take over The Habit Burger Grill chain

    Yum! Brands has bought California-based The Habit Burger Grill, adding its first fast-casual burger chain to its portfolio which already includes KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell

    The company says it has bought all of The Habit Burger Grill’s issued and outstanding common shares in a deal worth US$375 million.

    “The Habit Burger Grill is a sweet spot within fast-casual because of its delicious California-inspired menu with premium ingredients at a QSR-like value, strong unit economics and tremendous untapped growth potential in the US and internationally,” said David Gibbs, CEO of Yum! Brands.

    As a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, The Habit Burger Grill will continue to be run as an independent brand, the company said in a statement.

    President and CEO of The Habit Burger Grill, Russell Bendel, said, being part of Yum! will take The Habit Burger Grill to the next level by leveraging Yum!’s global scale, resources, and franchising capabilities to strengthen and significantly grow our beloved brand for many years to come.”

    Founded in California in 1969, fast-casual restaurant concept The Habit Burger Grill operates about 300 restaurants across 13 states in the US.

    Lees ook:

    Lees ook:

  • Fruitas to launch grilled chicken, fresh foods concepts

    Fruitas to launch grilled chicken, fresh foods concepts

    Philippine food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas Holdings will soon launch two new concepts in addition to their popular fresh-fruit shakes concept.

    The first is a store concept under Babot’s Farm brand, while the second represents Fruitas Holdings’ new forway into the fast-growing grilled chicken market segment.

    “Babot’s Farm is a collection of fresh products which Fruitas is excited to serve to Filipino consumers. Our mission is to make fresh products easily accessible to Filipinos, thus bringing the farm closer to them,” said FHI president and CEO Lester Yu.

    Babot’s Farm will initially have three verticals of fresh products in its own portfolio,

    including the company’s buko beverage line, a new soy range under Soy & Bean, featuring products from its recent acquisition, The Tofu Store, and fresh dairy.

    Soy & Bean’s soy-based products will initially include fresh soy milk, tofu, taho, and soy-based ice cream.

    Meanwhile, Fruitas’ grilled-chicken business will be offered through its existing kiosk network along with new solus stores to be opened in strategic locations. The firm will leverage off its recently acquired Heat Stroke Grill and Kuxina Ihaw na.

    Yu said the company is excited about its impending entry into the chicken business and confident it can do so in a cost-effective manner and develop a “well-loved product”.

    Fruitas Holdings started in 2002 from a single Fruitas stall. The company ended last year with 1068 stores across the country.

    Lees ook:

    Lees ook:

  • Applebee’s to enter India

    Applebee’s to enter India

    American grill bar & pancake chain Applebee’s will launch its first Indian location in Bengaluru this year.

    The brand will be established in the territory via a partnership with local operator Dine Brands International.

    “India is an important growth market for us,” said Dine Brands president – international Steve Joyce. “As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India represents an opportunity for Applebee’s and we think Indian guests will love our local as well as Western tastes, hand-made to order menu items and signature cocktail bar.”

    “We are the newest Applebee’s international franchisee and will introduce their food and beverage to India,” said Dine Brands international franchisees CEO Rohit Malhotra.

    The firm is expected to open another nine Applebee’s restaurants over a seven-year period.

    Lees ook:

  • Chili’s Grill & Bar Vietnam launches in Ho Chi Minh City

    Chili’s Grill & Bar Vietnam launches in Ho Chi Minh City

    US chain Chili’s Grill & Bar has opened its first restaurant in Vietnam in partnership with local food-franchise operator Golden Gate Restaurant Group.

    Located at SC VivoCity mall in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7, the new restaurant is the 1700th Chili’s outlet worldwide. The restaurant offers the same dishes as other Chili’s outlets internationally, following the original restaurant-bar concept inspired by Mexican & Texas cuisines.

    According to a spokesperson, the restaurant will target “middle-income customers”.

    Chili’s Grill & Bar Vietnam representative, David Weston, considers the country a key market in Asia as many international chains has chosen the country to make their regional debut.

    Founded in 2005, Golden Gate Restaurant Group now operates more than 20 restaurant chains across the country, including Cowboy Jack’s, Hutong, Manwah and Osaka Ohsho.

    Founded in Dallas, texas, in 1975, Chili’s is now owned by US-listed Brinker International restaurant group, and operates in 33 countries worldwide.

    Lees ook:

  • Weber opens New Store in Singapore

    Weber opens New Store in Singapore

    Weber Singapore will open a new store at No 4, Sixth Avenue.

    The US-based barbecue brand’s new store will showcase the full range of Weber’s cooking products including gas-, charcoal- and electric-powered grills.

    “Weber aims to create succulent moments that draw family and friends closer together through great food, grilling fun and unforgettable memories,” says Steven Lim, VP and MD for North and Southeast Asia of Weber-Stephen.

    Weber has also launched the first Grill Academy in Singapore and South East Asia at the Joo Chiat Weber Store, adding to more than 100 Grill Academies in the world.

    The academy allows people to get hands-on grill demonstrations and an opportunity to practice with Weber’s gas grills and charcoal grills in a three-hour Weber Essential Course.

    Weber grills are sold in more than 72 countries, including a recent expansion into Asia via India, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Singapore.

  • Chili’s Singapore closing Down

    Chili’s Singapore closing Down

    American grill & bar Chili’s Singapore has quietly closed all three remaining outlets in the city.

    ““As of 24th March, we have closed all of our restaurants in Singapore. It’s been a wonderful 10 years serving our loyal community. Thank you for all the great moments and memories we shared,” the company posted on Facebook.

    A fan responded: “We are thankful for the past 10 years that they have been with us and for all the burgers, steak and fajitas they’ve served us.”

    Chili’s opened its first branch in Singapore in Tanglin Mall in June 2009. The other three outlets were at Resorts World Sentosa, Clarke Quay Central and JCube.

    The restaurants served Southwest American cuisine with Mexican flavours, craft burgers and baby back ribs, alongside fajitas and enchiladas.

    Established in Dallas in 1975, Chili’s had expanded to 32 countries worldwide.

    Lees ook: