https://www.scmp.com/rss/521943/feed Fairwood: A leading Hong Kong-based fast-food chain, Fairwood Holdings Limited, founded in 1972, specialises in a diverse menu of Chinese and Western dishes. As the second largest fast-food chain in Hong Kong, it serves a broad target market, known for providing quality, affordable meals. Fairwood is publicly listed and operates over 155 restaurants across Hong Kong and Mainland China, with headquarters in North Point. The company actively participates in community initiatives, including a... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Andrew Sun Andrew Sun A PR disaster erupted for McDonald’s last week when, in a social media post, its CEO showed little hint that he was “lovin’ it” when eating the company’s new hamburger. The American fast food chain’s chief executive, Chris Kempczinski, posted a clip of himself taste-testing a new menu item called the Big Arch. Unfortunately, it went viral for all the wrong reasons. The CEO’s video had, as the kids would say, no rizz. It looked awkward and forced, and there was little feeling of ravenous hunger... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346163/mcdonalds-ceos-burger-blunder-video-shows-problem-lacking-common-touch?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346163/mcdonalds-ceos-burger-blunder-video-shows-problem-lacking-common-touch?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:15:08 +0000 Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Last month, the Department of Health announced the timetable for establishing the Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR). In line with recommendations from the chief executive’s 2023 policy... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3317904/how-hong-kongs-new-drug-regulator-can-give-city-competitive-edge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3317904/how-hong-kongs-new-drug-regulator-can-give-city-competitive-edge?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:30:09 +0000 Joshua Kwok Joshua Kwok Two of Hong Kong’s largest fast-food chains, Cafe de Coral and Fairwood, both suffered a near 30 per cent drop in profits last year, with experts attributing their struggles during the economic downturn to ageing diners and intense competition from delivery platforms. The two companies were considered resilient players during previous downturns caused by the Asian financial meltdown in 1997 and the global one in 2008, as well as two health crises – the 2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3317059/why-are-hong-kong-fast-food-giants-cafe-de-coral-fairwood-suffering-downturn?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3317059/why-are-hong-kong-fast-food-giants-cafe-de-coral-fairwood-suffering-downturn?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:00:15 +0000 Joshua Kwok Joshua Kwok Hong Kong consumers can expect to enjoy deals and discounts at more than 8,800 stores and restaurants as part of celebrations to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule on July 1, amid a sluggish economy. The Hong Kong Catering Industry Association said more than 3,800 food and beverage establishments would provide discounts on the occasion, while the city’s Retail Management Association said 5,000 stores would launch a two-month shopping festival on the same... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3316109/hungry-savings-hong-kong-restaurants-shops-offer-july-1-anniversary-deals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3316109/hungry-savings-hong-kong-restaurants-shops-offer-july-1-anniversary-deals?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:16:43 +0000