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Sonic plans to extend Raleigh-Durham presence
June 5, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has signed a new franchise agreement that will bring five new drive-ins to the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., market throughout the next five years…
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Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.
read nowSeattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue
June 3, 2014
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…
read nowDoc Popcorn enters Asian market with first Japan unit
June 3, 2014
Doc Popcorn opened its first location in Japan on May 31. Nearly three months after the master franchise agreement with FS Planning was finalized, the first of…
read nowDunkin' Donuts continues expansion in the hotel sector
June 2, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is continuing its expansion in the lodging market with its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Mass. This is the fourth…
read nowJack in the Box franchisees donate $25K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 2, 2014
National Jack in the Box Franchise Association will join the Jack in the Box Foundation as co-title sponsor for the 24th Annual Jack in the Box Charity Golf…
read nowDairy Queen takes Manhattan
May 30, 2014
Dairy Queen made its official debut in Manhattan Thursday, with its new location at 54 West 14th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues.
read nowPopeyes continues to gain QSR market share
May 29, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has turned in another quarter of above-average same-store sales increases, at 4.3 percent domestically, and 5.8 percent…
read nowMcDonald's plans to return at least $18B to shareholders
May 29, 2014
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson announced Wednesday that the company plans to return $18 billion to $20 billion to shareholders between 2014 and 2016, through a…
read nowPopeyes’ franchisee turns in record $703K for MDA fundraiser
May 28, 2014
Sailormen Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that their 2014 “Appetite for a Cure” program and the annual…
read nowCaptain D’s plans corporate locations for first time in 7 years
May 28, 2014
On the heels of its record-breaking 2013, Captain D’s is planning a new growth strategy to increase the number of company-owned locations. According to a news…
read nowWendy's franchisee provided with $35.5M credit facility for refinancing efforts
May 27, 2014
GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided $35.5 million in senior debt to Valenti Mid-South Management LLC, a Wendy’s…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans Toronto growth spurt
May 27, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Toronto market.
read nowVilla Enterprises brings family of restaurants to New Orleans’ Riverwalk
May 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has announced that four of its restaurant concepts – Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South…
read nowContinued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year
May 23, 2014
The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…
read nowCinnaholic vegan bakery concept gears up for expansion
May 22, 2014
Following their appearance on ABC's "Shark Tank" reality show, Cinnaholic owners Shannon and Florian Radke plan to grow the vegan bakery concept from its home…
read nowBojangles’ opens in world’s largest naval station
May 20, 2014
As part of its nontraditional expansion, Bojangles’ is opening a new restaurant at the Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval station.
read nowDunkin’ Donuts recruiting Virginia franchisees
May 19, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts is currently seeking franchisees in Roanoke, Va. Currently, there are more than 100 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants located throughout the state.
read nowPittsburgh owner/operator receives McDonald’s top award
May 19, 2014
Paul Sweeney of Pittsburgh recently received the Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award for being a top McDonald's owner/operator. It is presented to the top …
read nowSubway plans to open 3,000 restaurants this year
May 19, 2014
Subway, which turned in record breaking growth in 2013, is expecting to open about 3,000 new locations worldwide this year.
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