According to McDonald's China, the international fast food chain opened 200 new restaurants in China in 2011, marking a new expansion record in the country.

Sinopec Group, the Chinese petroleum and petrochemical enterprise group, and Yum Brands Inc., the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and many other well-know food brands, have signed a nationwide framework agreement for the joint development of restaurants in China.

Taiwan-based cafe and bakery chain 85°C has formally entered Xiamen, Fujian province.

The chain pizza restaurant Pizza Hut has announced that its 500th pizza restaurant in China has opened in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province.

Beijing-based regional supermarket operator Jingkelong has published its semi-annual financial report for the first half of 2010, stating that its operating revenue was CNY3.467 billion, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%.

British men's apparel brand Byford has opened a new store in Beijing and the company plans to add over 60 new stores to its retail network in Greater China in 2010.