Franchising News & Media
Dunkin' Donuts on track to hit 500 units in India
September 12, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has opened a new flagship restaurant in India, in the South Indian City of Bangalore. The company also announced its franchisee in that market…
read nowQuiznos, CiCi's, Cold Stone among franchise businesses with high default rates
September 12, 2014
The Wall Street Journal this week examined the 10 "worst franchise brands," based on SBA loan defaults. The list included three restaurant brands – Cold Stone…
read nowSloan's Ice Cream inks first franchise deal in San Diego
September 12, 2014
The San Diego location is Sloan's first franchise outside of South Florida.
read nowPollo Tropical will open first San Antonio location next to newest Taco Cabana
September 12, 2014
Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana will open side-by-side in San Antonio.
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans to extend Texas presence to smaller markets
September 11, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts is aiming to grow beyond the Texas markets of San Antonio and Austin and is eyeing franchising development in College Station, Bryan, Killeen…
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Popeyes plans to leverage employee engagement to sustain growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO Cheryl Bachelder said human capital, focused on both employees and guests, is a compelling, profit-driven strategy.
read nowYum! Brands experiments with Vietnamese concept
September 10, 2014
Yum! Brands continues to experiment with the fast casual segment with its latest concept called Banh Shop, located in Dallas.The restaurant joins the company’s…
read nowBaskin-Robbins sets its sights on SoCal, Detroit markets
September 10, 2014
Baskin-Robbins has announced plans to expand its footprint with both existing and new franchisees from San Diego to Bakersfield, California. Existing…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans 20 new shops in Washington DC area
September 10, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed an agreement with Monument Restaurants VII LLC, a Virginia-based limited liability company, for the development of 20 new Krispy Kreme…
read nowCarl's Jr. plans 100 new outlets in India
September 10, 2014
Carl's Jr.'s parent company, CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., has signed a development agreement with India's BrightStar Restaurants Private Limited, owned by…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café extends S. Carolina presence
September 9, 2014
Nestlé Toll House Café has opened its second location in Columbia, South Carolina. The new unit is part of the Columbiana Centre and includes cookies, coffee…
read nowIce cream sandwich concept plans nationwide expansion
September 9, 2014
CREAM, a California-based ice cream sandwich concept, has announced plans to expand throughout the country. These plans follow the company's success in the San…
read nowMcDonald’s expands test of build-your-own concept
September 8, 2014
McDonald’s test of build-your-own burger concepts has expanded from two restaurants in Orange County, California, to four total restaurants in Southern…
read nowEl Pollo Loco finds footing in 'QSR-plus' position
September 5, 2014
El Pollo Loco announced its second quarter results this week, its first report since public trading began in July. The report included a systemwide sales bump…
read nowCold Stone Creamery plans Central America debut
September 4, 2014
Cold Stone Creamery announced it will enter Central America with the first store planned for El Salvador in Q4
read nowHardee’s franchisee foots the bill for high school athletic tickets
September 4, 2014
Hardee's franchise restaurants throughout North Carolina have teamed up with Huddle Inc. to launch an initiative aimed at helping high schools throughout the…
read nowHandel’s ice cream franchise generated $1M in sales in 2013
September 2, 2014
The Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt franchise in Redondo Beach, Calif., generated $1 million in sales last year and owner Paul Danylik said it is on…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts marks full-service debut in California
September 2, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced the opening of its first full expression locations on the West Coast, which are now open in Modesto and Santa Monica, Calif.
read nowMeritage Hospitality Group acquires 20 Atlanta Wendy's units
August 29, 2014
Meritage Hospitality Group has acquired 20 Wendy's units in Atlanta.
read nowExecs acquire Tubby's Sub Shops
August 28, 2014
Robert Paganes, CEO of Tubby's Sub Shops, and Executive Vice President Bill Kiryakoza become sole partners of the Michigan-based company.
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