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KFC launches first-ever perfume “eau de BBQ” – inspired by a mouth-watering menu item

by Star Brands Consulting April 29, 2024May 25, 2024No Comments

Forget Chanel No.5 – KFC‘s now launched its very own ‘No.11’ perfume. A KFC-scented perfume probably wasn’t what you imagined 2024 would bring. But the fried chicken giant has now launched just this, in a shock move that will no doubt throw fast food lovers completely off guard. Dubbed the ‘No. 11 Eau de BBQ‘, KFC’s brand …

Seven & i Holdings Unveils Ambitious Global Expansion Plan for 7-Eleven

by Star Brands Consulting April 25, 2024May 20, 2024No Comments

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings (3382.T) has announced an aggressive growth strategy for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain, aiming to accelerate its global presence and expand into new markets. Global Expansion Goals Restructuring Strategy The expansion plan is part of a larger restructuring effort, driven by pressure from activist investors, which includes: Mergers …

Bojangles To Open First Location in Los Angeles

by Star Brands Consulting April 24, 2024April 24, 2024No Comments

Bojangles, a popular restaurant chain known for its breakfast, Southern-style chicken, biscuits, and tea, is expanding to the West Coast. By early 2025, the Carolina-born chain will open its first location in Los Angeles. The expansion comes as part of a 30-unit agreement signed by the company, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The expansion into Los …

Will Retail Be Full of AI CEOs and AI CEO Avatars?

by Star Brands Consulting April 24, 2024April 24, 2024No Comments

JD.com, one of China’s largest retailers, recently showcased a virtual avatar of its founder, Richard Liu, during a livestream event. This virtual version of Liu made a brief appearance, lasting around 40 minutes, in an 11-hour promotional event for World Book Day. While the virtual Liu was only a small part of the event, his …

Cost to Open an Olive Garden Franchise

by Star Brands Consulting April 12, 2024April 12, 2024No Comments

Olive Garden is a casual Italian American restaurant that generated $3.59 billion in revenue last year. They’re a family friendly place that’s known for their breadsticks and unlimited salads at lunch. For 40 years, Olive Garden has become a name that’s not only known in the United States but also around the world since they’ve …