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Five Guys expands to Beijing, joining US fast-food push in China

American fast-food chain Five Guys is set to open its first Beijing location next month, marking an expansion into China's capital. This move aligns with a broader trend of US fast-food brands like Wendy's, Chili's, Texas Chicken, and Popeyes increasing their presence in China to counter market saturation at home. These companies are increasingly opting for franchising models to mitigate risks associated with direct operations, a strategy previously refined by established players like KFC, McDonald's, and Starbucks. AI

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Five Guys expands to Beijing, joining US fast-food push in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhu Wenqian ·

    Five Guys to open in Beijing as more US chains hunger for success in China

    American burger chain Five Guys will debut its first Beijing store next month, the company said last week, joining a group of US fast-food brands newly entering or accelerating their expansion in China. Chains including Wendy’s, Chili’s, Texas Chicken and Popeyes are hoping to gr…