Arby's moves forward on international growth

August 3, 2010

The Wendy's/Arby's Group has announced plans to move forward on its international expansion.

El Pollo Loco named a top franchise for Hispanics for the first time

August 3, 2010

The World Franchising Network has listed El Pollo Loco on its list of Top Franchises for Hispanics. This is the first time the chicken establishment has made…

Jack in the Box offers a break from typical breakfasts

August 2, 2010

Jack in the Box has added an unusual twist to its already noncomforming breakfast menu.

Smuckers raises cost of Dunkin' Donuts coffee

August 2, 2010

It may cost a bit more to get that morning boost, as J.M. Smucker Co. announced it has upped the cost on most of its coffee sold in the United States.

KFC continues international growth in Malaysia

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August 2, 2010

KFC Holdings, the franchisee of the Kentucky Fried Chicken chain of restaurants in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, has announced that it will continue to…

N.C. convenience stores buying Dunkin' Donuts franchise licenses

August 2, 2010

Grabbing a signature Dunkin' Donut in North Carolina is about to get a little more convenient.

KFC franchisees get a boost from registry listing

August 2, 2010

KFC Corp. has been added to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Registry, a list of franchise systems that have had their agreements…

Taco Bell's menu additions inspired by authenticity

August 1, 2010

Taco Bell's menu expands today, with the introduction of its Cantina Taco line. The Cantina Tacos are available with fire-grilled chicken, Carne Asada steak or…

Church's Chicken named a top franchise for Hispanics

August 1, 2010

Fully aware that U.S. Hispanic consumers outspent every other demographic last year, one chain is tapping heavily into the Hispanic franchise ownership base.

McDonald's introduces Angus the Third in Australia

August 1, 2010

The Angus burger line at Australian McDonald's has had such success in its first year, the company is introducing a third to the mix, called Angus the Third.

NexCen Brands completes sale of franchise businesses

August 1, 2010

NexCen Brands, Inc. has announced the sale of its assets to Global Franchise Group, LLC, an affiliate of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Atlanta is in a fowl mood

August 1, 2010

Atlanta certainly is a hot place for chicken. The city is about to get a boost of 55 total quick-service restaurants that feature chicken as a focal menu item.

NRA industry outlook softened in June

July 29, 2010

As a result of a dampened outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index (RPI) declined for the third…

Arby's eyes Hoosier State growth

July 29, 2010

When Roland Smith took over as president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group earlier this year, he outlined an extensive overhaul plan to rebound negative sales at…

Auntie Anne's recognizes suppliers and partners

July 29, 2010

Auntie Anne's Inc. recently honored its top suppliers and partners for their contributions to the pretzel franchisor's growth.

Discovery Channel's Shark Week hooks Long John Silver's

July 29, 2010

YUM! Brands' Long John Silver's has once again signed on as sponsor of the Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" franchise.

YUM! Brands among Fortune Global 500 list

July 29, 2010

The biggest money-earning companies in the world, as published in FORTUNE Magazine's annual list, include BP, Wal-Mart and Microsoft.

Thai Dairy Queen looks to franchise model for the first time

July 28, 2010

Minor Food Group, an operator of Dairy Queen shops in Thailand, plans to double the number of outlets by 2014. The expansion will be done on a franchise basis…

Aloha to Culver's new ButterBurger

July 28, 2010

Culver's will soon add the Luau Burger to its lineup of signature ButterBurgers. The Hawaiian-themed item was conceptualized by Aana Blalock of Rapid City…

KFC India offers vegetarian Zinger Burger

July 28, 2010

Catering to the large vegetarian population in India, KFC India has started to offer a meatless version of its signature Zinger Burger.