Great American Cookies website redesign launched

May 25, 2011

Great American Cookies has launched the redesigned GreatAmericanCookies.com. The new, highly interactive website is modeled after the Great American Cookies…

Tim Hortons CEO leaves company

May 24, 2011

Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. is searching for a new chief executive officer following the departure of Don Schroeder, who served the company for 2…

Rumored: Roark Capital to purchase Corner Bakery, Il Fornaio

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 24, 2011

Several stories have appeared in national media outlets addressing the possible buyout of Il Fornaio and Corner Bakery Cafe, expected to be completed by June.

Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee sued for tips policy

May 18, 2011

Scrivanos Group, a North Reading, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts franchisee with more than 125 units throughout New England, has been sued by an employee for…

Krispy Kreme franchisee taps DTT Surveillance

May 18, 2011

Great Circle Family Foods LLC, a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchisee, has selected DTT Surveillance for its surveillance and loss prevention services.

TCBY revamps website to complement new brand design

May 17, 2011

TCBY introduced a new self-serve store model and brand identity last year and now the frozen yogurt chain has launched a new website to go along with these…

Dunkin’ Donuts grows its Wisconsin footprint

May 17, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Travel Mart Inc. for six new restaurants in Wausau, Wisc. The first restaurant will…

Cold Stone opens 100th Canadian unit

May 16, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery opened the doors to its 100th location in Canada this week, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The unit is cobranded with Tim Hortons.

MaggieMoo’s launching 20 new items for the summer

May 16, 2011

MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery has launched its "Maggie at the Moovies" celebration, which features 16 new treats to be introduced throughout the summer.

Healthy Fast Food changes name to U-Swirl

May 16, 2011

Healthy Fast Food Inc. today announced it has a new company name, U-Swirl Inc. With more than 50 franchises sold via area development agreements, U-Swirl Inc.

Dunkin’ Donuts continues UAE growth

May 15, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has opened its 63rd location in the United Arab Emirates. The newest unit is in the Dubai Festival Centre and includes the chain's signature…

Jubilant Foodworks’ profit surges, plans Dunkin’ and Domino’s growth

May 12, 2011

Jubilant Foodworks just announced a net profit growth of 86 percent year-over-year. The company's net sales were up 56 percent from last year, and same-store…

Cold Stone Creamery adds herb-infused flavors to menu

May 11, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery's Tastemaster is unveiling four new innovative ice cream flavors as part of the brand's Gold Cone Collection. Throughout the summer, Cold…

Tim Hortons Q1 profit rises

May 11, 2011

Oakville, Ontario-based Tim Hortons Inc. has reported results for its first quarter 2011 ended April 3, which included an earnings increase of 7.5 percent to…

Dunkin’ Donuts offering New Yorkers ticket giveaways

May 10, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts recently tapped into Boston sports fan bases for a new mobile campaign.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory FY12 revenue up

May 10, 2011

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Feb. 28.

Krispy Kreme sells major stake in Mexican franchise

May 9, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has sold its 30 percent stake in Krispy Kreme Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., one of its Mexican franchises, for $7.8 million.

Dunkin’ Brands names new international division president

May 9, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed Neal Yanofsky to the newly created position…

Global Franchise Group to integrate MaggieMoo’s and Marble Slab

May 8, 2011

Multi-brand franchisor Global Franchise Group LLC, parent company of Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery, Marble Slab Creamery and…

Krispy Kreme opens shop in Columbia, S.C.

May 8, 2011

Krispy Kreme will celebrate the opening of its first Neighborhood Shop in Columbia, S.C., May 10. The new location is in the Landmark Square Shopping Center…