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Dunkin' sells out franchise opps in Wisconsin
August 14, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Travel Mart Inc., for seven new…
read nowVilla Enterprises adds 4 QSRs in Georgia
August 14, 2013
Villa Enterprise Management, a global multiconcept restaurant franchisor, announced the grand opening of four new concepts — Villa Italian Kitchen, South…
read nowWendy's selling 30 restaurants to NBA stars
August 13, 2013
The Wendy's Co. today announced the sale of 30 restaurants in the St. Louis market to BB St. Louis LLC, a partnership headed by current Wendy's franchisee and…
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How Auntie Anne's successfully executed its new breakfast platform
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The director of menu management thinks the mainstreaming of pretzel bread is good for the brand.
read nowTim Hortons CEO: U.S. market a priority for long-term growth
August 8, 2013
Tim Hortons Inc. announced its 2013 second quarter results today, which includes positive same-store sales growth in both its Canada and U.S. systems.
read nowA&W partners with franchise management provider
August 8, 2013
A&W Restaurants Inc. has entered into a partnership with FranConnect, a provider of franchise management systems to improve its productivity and system…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans expansion in Rochester, NY
August 8, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisee Luis Ribeiro for eight new restaurants in Rochester, N.Y.
read nowKFC to nearly double Russian footprint
August 8, 2013
KFC is planning on nearly doubling its footprint in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by 2015. According to The Moscow Times, the company…
read nowSonic signs franchise agreement with Native American tribe
August 7, 2013
As part of Sonic Drive-In's strategy to develop new franchises in rural markets, the company has reached an agreement with the Wyandotte Nation, an…
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Roundtable weighs in on restaurant ownership trends
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
To find the right employees, restaurants should conduct three interviews by three different people and present a different set of questions from each.
read nowDunkin' Brands expanding throughout Southern Texas
August 5, 2013
Dunkin' Brands announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Sizzling Donuts LLC, for 18 traditional…
read nowDunkin' plans European expansion, Baskin-Robbins Germany debut
August 2, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is planning its entry into the German market as early as next year, while its sister chain Dunkin' Donuts plans to grow its presence throughout…
read nowSonic debuts cold weather prototype with North Dakota entry
August 2, 2013
Sonic Drive-In has expanded into North Dakota — its 44th state — with the opening of a new drive-in in Minot.
read nowBurger King opens 125 net new units in Q2
August 1, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30. Highlights included a global comp sales increase of 0.6 percent, a…
read nowKrispy Kreme kicks off Atlanta expansion with smaller prototype
August 1, 2013
The early-September opening of a new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory at 10781 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, Ga., will mark the start of the chain's planned expansion…
read nowBurger King to expand in gas stations across South Africa
August 1, 2013
Burger King South Africa Ltd has signed an exclusive agreement with Sasol to expand the brand across the country.
read nowCinnabon expanding in Eurasia with Georgia agreement
August 1, 2013
Cinnabon Inc. has signed a master franchise deal to develop several bakeries in Georgia, marking the brand's entry into the Eurasian country.
read nowU.S. restaurant count up 0.5 percent over last year
July 31, 2013
There were 3,045 more restaurants in the U.S. in Spring 2013 than there were in Spring 2012, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…
read nowCaptain D's expanding presence in Georgia
July 31, 2013
Captain D's has signed its second multi-unit deal in the past month. Jim and Val McClure plan to open three locations in northern Georgia throughout the next…
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Taco John's testing new restaurant design to cut costs
July 31, 2013
Taco John's is testing a smaller building design with a heavier focus on the drive-thru. The location is in Cheyenne, Wyo.
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