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KFC, McDonald's among top 10 most powerful brands in China
July 30, 2013
Millward Brown has announced the 20 most powerful brands in China, a list dominated by U.S. brands and led by KFC. McDonald's is also on the list, at No. 7.
read nowPizza Hut franchisee closes acquisition of 13 more Wendy's
July 30, 2013
A week after completing its acquisition of 24 Wendy's restaurants, Pizza Hut's largest franchisee NPC International has closed on 13 more units.
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds Great Wolf Lodge locations
July 29, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has opened two new locations at Great Wolf Lodge resorts in Michigan and Virginia. The new units are the second and third to open from a…
read nowTaco Bell franchisee receives $6.8M in financing for growth
July 29, 2013
GE Capital's Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided Guerrieri Management Inc. (GMI) with a $6.8 million credit facility. Based in Cape…
read nowJersey Mike's new Manhattan unit marks New York State debut
July 29, 2013
Jersey Mike's Subs is opening its first Manhattan location July 30, at 80 Maiden Lane on the corner of Gold Street. The new restaurant also marks the brand's…
read nowQuiznos now open for business in Russia
July 26, 2013
Quiznos this week announced its first two Russian locations are now open for business. St. Petersburg is home to the first of hundreds of Quiznos planned to…
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Fast Casual Executive Summit's early bird pricing ending July 31
July 26, 2013
CEOS and other top executives from the fast casual segment will meet in New Orleans to discuss the industry's top strategic issues.
read nowDunkin' Donuts outlines initial Southern California plans
July 25, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts announced today it has signed its first Southern California multiunit store development agreements with four franchise groups for a total…
read nowBojangles' continues to expand non-traditional footprint
July 25, 2013
Bojangles' will open a new restaurant at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Concourse T in August 2013. The location will be owned and…
read nowEuropean firm expresses interest in franchising Papa John's, DQ in China
July 25, 2013
EQT Partners, a European-based private equity firm, has expressed interest in purchasing a stake in a company that owns Dairy Queen and Papa John's franchises…
read nowPizza Hut franchisee closes acquisition of 24 Wendy's restaurants
July 23, 2013
NPC International Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of 22 Wendy's restaurants for $9.3 million, plus amounts for working capital and initial…
read nowHot Dog on a Stick opens first California drive-thru unit
July 23, 2013
Hot Dog on a Stick has opened its first drive-thru location in California. The Hesperia, Calif., unit will celebrate its grand opening on "National Drive-Thru…
read nowFro.Zen.Yo signs franchise partners for rapid expansion
July 19, 2013
Fro.Zen.Yo has signed a new development agency franchise partner for the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky market to open 25 units. The first unit is set to open…
read nowQSR franchisees provide testimonials for Direct Capital's financing program
July 19, 2013
A handful of quick-service franchisees at brands including Subway and Dairy Queen have participated in a video series to endorse their Direct Capital financing…
read nowReport: Franchise industry job creation jumps by nearly 9K in June
July 18, 2013
According to the ADP National Franchise Report, the franchising industry added 27,910 jobs in June, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May. This report from…
read nowHardee's franchisee leverages tax credits for expansion
July 18, 2013
Saddle Peak LLC, an 11-unit Hardee's franchisee based in Little Rock, Ark., recently opened its newest Hardee's restaurant in Bryant, Ark. The company has…
read nowBojangles' ranks on top for unit growth in chicken segment
July 18, 2013
Bojangles' was recently ranked No. 1 for percentage unit growth in the chicken segment by market research firm Technomic. Bojangles' showed 5.9 percent unit…
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Baskin-Robbins' new store design showcases brand's heritage
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The updated store image will be introduced throughout the next several months and includes digital menu boards, new 'super-sized' graphics, a 'Heritage' wall…
read nowDQ Grill & Chill opens two locations along Ohio Turnpike
July 17, 2013
Two new DQ Grill and Chill restaurants have opened in service plazas on the eastern end of the Ohio Turnpike. The westbound location is located in the Mahoning…
read nowMcDonald's plans Vietnam entry
July 16, 2013
McDonald's has signed Henry Nguyen as a developmental licensee for the Vietnam market. Nguyen is a Vietnamese businessman and founder of Good Day Hospitality.
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