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…

Dairy Queen asks for freeze on rival's sales

July 27, 2010

One frozen yogurt company has gotten a little too close for comfort to Dairy Queen's Blizzard. International Dairy Queen has asked a California court to freeze…

Dunkin Brands Inc. and Sonic Corp. likely affected by Ambac case

July 25, 2010

Ambac Assurance Corp. now has more than $67 billion of its insurance coverage placed into a special receivership fund. The case has been playing out for more…

Baskin-Robbins eyes smaller Indian cities for expansion

July 22, 2010

Much of Baskin-Robbins' sales come from its international presence. The world's largest ice cream chain has more than 6,000 units worldwide.

Ice cream industry faring relatively well

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Collectively, we just endured the hottest June on record. Ever. Perhaps, then, it’s no wonder we’re all ravenously craving ice cream.

Is Groupon right for QSR?

With prices low already and a customer base prone to spontaneity, brands may be slow to adopt.

Teamsters threaten boycott of Dunkin' Donuts supplier

July 18, 2010

Negotiations came to a halt on Friday between Teamsters Local 25 and Northeast DCP, a supplier for more than 2,200 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the…

Baskin-Robbins retires five flavors to mark 65th anniversary

July 15, 2010

National Ice Cream Month just became a little more bittersweet. Baskin-Robbins opened its doors 65 years ago and to mark the milestone, the world's largest ice…

Marble Slab launches new prototype

Marble Slab Creamery has completed the last component in its rebranding strategy with the development of a new prototype. The reimaged stores are intended to…

SEC clears NexCen Brands

July 14, 2010

The Division of Enforcement of the Securities and Exchange Commission has notified NexCen Brands Inc., parent company of two retail brands and five…

Krispy Kreme opens two more neighborhood shops

July 11, 2010

Krispy Kreme is moving forward with its expansion strategy of opening its smaller neighborhood shops with two new stores. Earlier this month, the company…

Tastee Freez committed to growth as it turns 60

July 6, 2010

Tastee Freez kicks off its 60th anniversary this month, which also is fittingly National Ice Cream Month. One of the longest-lived franchise operations in the…

QSRs launch summer menu, contest promotions

July 6, 2010

A number of quick-service brands, including a variety of regional concepts, have launched new promotions and products for the summer. Some are leveraging…

Teamsters, Dunkin' Donuts distributor make progress in negotiations

July 5, 2010

Boston-based Teamsters Local 25 and Dunkin' Donuts' franchisee-owned distribution cooperative Northeast DCP made progress late last week on new contract…

Dunkin' Donuts mixes up Coolatta offerings

July 5, 2010

First, Dunkin' Donuts asked customers to create their own donut. Now, the chain is asking for customer input on its Coolatta beverage line.

Researchers turn Tim Hortons cups into biofuel

July 5, 2010

Researchers at Canada's University of Manitoba have developed a new source for ethanol: Tim Hortons discarded coffee cups, according to CBC News. The…

Baskin-Robbins kicks off summer, 65th birthday with LTO flavor

July 1, 2010

Baskin-Robbins is offering customers a chance to celebrate summertime fun this month — and its 65th birthday — during National Ice Cream Month. The celebration…

Cold Stone promos Gold Cone flavors with Facebook contest

June 30, 2010

Cold Stone Creamery has launched its first Facebook contest, offering the grand prize winner a chance to create an original ice cream flavor that will be in…

Teamsters threaten strike against Dunkin' Brands distributor

June 29, 2010

A Boston-based union that has protested and threatened boycotts against Dunkin' Donuts over a contract dispute with one of its distributors is now talking…

NexCen now producing own dry pretzel mix for Pretzelmaker

June 29, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc.'s manufacturing facility in Atlanta is now producing dry pretzel mix for its Pretzelmaker brand in addition to the company's existing cookie…