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Putting meatless on the front burner
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/08/2020
» Plant-based foods are making unprecedented inroads at restaurant chains in Thailand as local diners sink their teeth into the global meatless trend.
Malls adjust to lowered expectations
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/06/2020
» Despite the easing of stringent lockdown measures, the 3.6-trillion-baht retail industry remains far from a full recovery, and nearly all business operators in the sector are struggling to regain business.
Restaurants and chains switch up tactics
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/03/2020
» Restaurants and food chains are adjusting their service strategy and beefing up home delivery services in a bid to stay afloat during the outbreak, following the order on Saturday for a soft lockdown in the capital and adjacent provinces.
Au Bon Pain looks beyond bakery chain
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/01/2020
» Many people would think of a wet market, supermarket or health food store when they want to buy vegetables, fruit or even soap. But with changing technology affecting consumer behaviour, they may soon be available at a bakery chain, says Nadim Xavier Salhani, chief executive of Mudman Plc, the operator of Au Bon Pain.
Food delivery orders rising with haze
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2019
» Restaurant chains and delivery companies have reaped a windfall from the ongoing haze, saying their food delivery services have skyrocketed as consumers in Bangkok opt to stay indoors, fearing poor air quality.
'Hiccups' slowing Mudman expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 03/01/2019
» Mudman Plc, the operator of Dunkin' Donuts and Au Bon Pain, will slow its domestic restaurant expansion and explore opportunities abroad, citing concerns about Thailand's economic prospects in the new year.
Mudman adopts Dunkin' coffee focus as brand shifts
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/10/2018
» Mudman Plc, the authorised franchiser for Dunkin' Donuts, plans to change branding next year to attract more white-collar workers and millennials.
Facing the trans fat ban
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/07/2018
» Bakery and fast food companies are ready to comply with the Public Health Ministry's new regulation to ban the production, import and distribution of food containing trans fats.
Keeping Mudman spick and span
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/02/2018
» Over a decade ago, Nadim Xavier Salhani took a big risk to turn a few flagging brands around, a decision that continues to pay dividends today. Mr Salhani is the man behind the success of US franchises Au Bon Pain, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins in Thailand. Now, he is developing the group’s own food brand, Greyhound Cafe, for markets abroad.
Mudman welcomes Au Bon Pain sale
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/11/2017
» Mudman, an authorised franchisee of Au Bon Pain bakery chain in Thailand, has welcomed the move by Panera Bread to acquire Boston-based Au Bon Pain, saying the deal is positive for Mudman Group.