Mom’s Touch picks Singapore as gateway to halal market

Korean burger chain Mom’s Touch said Wednesday it is entering Singapore through a master franchise agreement with FairPrice Group, the country’s largest retailer, as it seeks a springboard into Southeast Asia and the global halal market.

Under the agreement, Mom’s Touch will provide its brand, menu and store-operating expertise, while FairPrice will oversee local development, operations and marketing.

The partners plan to open more than 25 restaurants across Singapore over the next decade, focus ...