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Yum! Analyst Day: Taco Bell mobile ordering to roll out in '14
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Taco Bell plans to unveil is most robust product pipeline ever, including extensions of the Cantina Bell line.
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Yum! Analyst Day: KFC turns to 'holistic' plan for more innovation
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
'If we can keep our lead in emerging markets, it is a mathematical certainty this will be biggest brand in world.'
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Good Times turns in 22-percent, 2-year sales growth
December 4, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. this week announced that its same-store sales for its Good Times restaurants increased 14.1 percent for the month of November on…
read nowCentre Partners completes acquisition of Captain D's
December 4, 2013
Private equity firm Centre Partners, which has offices in New York and Los Angeles, announced Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Captain D's…
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Krispy Kreme coffee platform drives sales lift
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company has high aspirations for its retail coffee line, according to CEO James Morgan.
read nowKFC launches new fast casual concept in Canada
December 3, 2013
A few months after debuting its fast casual concept in the U.S. — KFC Eleven — KFC has launched a new brand in Canada as well, called Select.
read nowKrispy Kreme plans 10 units in Houston
December 3, 2013
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with Dulce Restaurants LLC, to develop 10 new shops in Houston throughout the next five years.
read nowYum! Brands expects strong recovery in 2014
December 3, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc. reconfirmed its full-year 2013 EPS forecast of high-single to low double-digit decline versus the prior year, excluding special items.
read nowRestaurant operators bullish about sales growth
December 2, 2013
Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowJack in the Box Franchise Assoc. recognizes outgoing CEO with Lifetime Achievement
December 2, 2013
The Jack in the Box National Franchise Association has recognized chairman and CEO Linda A. Lang with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at its…
read nowBurger King solidifies 'aggressive' franchise agreement in France
November 27, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Groupe Olivier Bertrand, a multi-brand restaurant group with approximately…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee in Germany tests delivery
November 26, 2013
A McDonald's franchisee in Germany tested delivery service for one day last week during an event called Crazy Saturday. According to The Local, Christian…
read nowWendy's unloads 23 more restaurants to franchise system
November 26, 2013
The Wendy's Company has sold 23 more restaurants to its franchisee system. The most recent sale is to Group W Partners LLC, led by veteran Wendy's franchisees…
read nowAuntie Anne's plans 65 new nontraditional units in 2014
November 25, 2013
With more than 1,000 domestic stores and locations in venues such as shopping malls, outlet centers, airports and amusement parks, Auntie Anne's is continuing…
read nowWendy's names new chief operating officer
November 22, 2013
Wendy's has announced that John Peters, senior vice president of North America Operations, has formed a partnership with franchisee Rick Holland, and together…
read nowYum! Brands combines international, U.S. divisions to focus on growth
November 21, 2013
Yum! Brands announced it is reorganizing its business to drive brand and geographic focus. Effective Jan. 1, the company will combine its Yum! Restaurants…
read nowSubway launches second business simulation game
November 21, 2013
The Subway restaurant chain and Young & Successful Media, owners of the YSN network, have launched the second Subway Global Challenge, a business…
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Burger King CFO: QSRs will need digital ordering platforms sooner than later
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
All expenses at BK are examined line by line, person by person, for a discipline that has led to more efficiency.
read nowRoark Capital adds Carl's Jr., Hardee's to portfolio with CKE acquisition
November 20, 2013
CKE Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced Tuesday that an affiliate of Roark Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement…
read nowBurger King signs joint venture to plant flag in India
November 20, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Everstone Group, a private equity and real estate firm in India and South East Asia, announced the establishment of a joint…
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