Restaurant industry adds 173K in first six months of 2014

July 7, 2014

Last week’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the national economy adding a net 288,000 jobs in June on a seasonally-adjusted basis. This…

Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt chosen as a Gulf Oil preferred vendor

July 2, 2014

Gulf Oil LP has selected Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt as a preferred vendor for its Yumz Express offering. Yumz Express is a self-serve, compact frozen yogurt…

Doc Popcorn acquired by Dippin’ Dots

July 2, 2014

Dippin’ Dots Franchising LLC has announced the acquisition of kettle-cooked popcorn concept Doc Popcorn. Based in Boulder, Colo., Doc Popcorn’s franchise…

KFC marks its entry in Bolivia

July 2, 2014

KFC has opened its first unit in Bolivia through franchise partner Delosur. According to a news release from parent company Yum! Brands, the opening is part of…

Kazakhstan Hardee’s marks international milestone for CKE

July 1, 2014

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, has announced its 600th international restaurant location. The location, a Hardee’s…

Wetzel’s Pretzels plans Brazil entry

July 1, 2014

Wetzel’s Pretzels announced it will open its first location in Brazil by the end of this month. The new location will be at the Shopping Vila Velha Mall, a new…

Bojangles' franchisee named entrepreneur of the year finalist

June 30, 2014

Bojangles' franchise partner Cameron McRae, president and CEO of Kinston, N.C.-based Tands Inc., was named a finalist in the Southeast Region for the 201…

Dunkin’ Donuts adds to hotel footprint

June 30, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the opening of a new unit in Rochester, Minn., at the Kahler Grand Hotel at 15 First Avenue, SW, which is owned and operated by…

Arby’s launches financing program for restaurant remodeling initiative

June 30, 2014

Arby’s Restaurant Group has entered into an agreement with Element Financial Corp. to help finance the brand’s remodeling program, announced earlier this…

Panera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market

June 27, 2014

The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…

Dunkin’ appoints several execs to support international business

June 26, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group has added several new appointments and executive promotions within its Global Marketing, Innovation and Operations teams. These changes…

Captain D’s announces record-breaking year in sales

June 25, 2014

Captain D's announced a record-breaking year for sales at its annual convention earlier this month in Atlanta, which was attended by both franchisees and…

Culver’s turns 30: COO reflects on industry and consumer changes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers are now more aware of food safety, sourcing and nutritional content.

Sonic’s daypart, product strategies drive 5.3% lift in sales

June 24, 2014

Sonic Corp. turned in a 5.3 percent systemwide increase in same-store sales during Q3. Results were announced Monday and also included:

Auntie Anne’s franchisee develops pizza concept

June 24, 2014

Auntie Anne’s largest franchisee has created a new pizza concept called Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizzas. According to Brandenton.com, the concept will debut…

Maui Wowi CEO: Sky's the limit for brand's growth

The coffee/specialty beverage brand just launched an online store for guests who want to have its products shipped to them.

Baskin-Robbins plans Crimea entry

June 20, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is reportedly planning to set up camp in the volatile region of Crimea this year. According to Itar-Tess, Angessa Osipova, Baskin-Robbins’ head…

Auntie Anne’s promotes real estate exec

June 20, 2014

Auntie Anne’s announced it has added Okey M. Reese to the executive team as VP of Real Estate. Reese has been with Auntie Anne’s since 2010.

Arby’s names Quiznos exec to lead development

June 20, 2014

Arby’s Restaurant Group has named James Lyons senior vice president of development. Lyons joins Arby’s just as the brand initiates a “major” remodeling and…

Franchise Assoc. CEO: Economy is on track to full recovery

June 20, 2014

Franchising growth is expected to grow significantly this year, according to new reports. FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than…