Shakey's plans Potato Corner expansion in Taiwan, Laos

Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc., led by the Po family, plans to expand its Potato Corner flavored fries kiosk chain into new international markets including Taiwan and Laos.

During a press briefing on Thursday, July 3, Shakey's president Vicente Gregorio Jr. announced these expansion plans following the company's successful entry into Malaysia last year with over a dozen stores now open.

Gregorio highlighted that the same partners in Thailand will also support this new move, indicating strong confidence in Potato Corner’s brand and its potential for healthy growth in the next couple of years.

The company aims to leverage its existing international presence across 15 markets and 400 stores to further grow its overseas business, which currently accounts for more than 20 percent of system-wide sales.

SPAVI Chairman Christopher T. Po emphasized that the international business allows Shakey's to diversify its operations and reduce reliance on the Philippine market while taking advantage of growth opportunities in other parts of the world.