American Chinese fast-food chain
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When a QSR chain launches a Korean BBQ bowl or a Birria-inspired taco, is it cultural celebration or exploitation? The answer increasingly determines whether brands build loyalty or face backlash — and the operational challenges are just as complex as the cultural ones.
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