McDonald's plans to accelerate China business

May 17, 2013

Despite the supply chain drama that has befallen Yum! Brands in China this year, McDonald's has plans for an aggressive expansion in the market.

Taco Bell CEO: 'Sometimes the biggest innovation is not earth shattering'

May 17, 2013

Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed appeared on CNBC Thursday to discuss the brand's new Waffle Taco, currently in test in five California stores for the breakfast…

Cousins Subs honor franchisees for sales, guest service

May 15, 2013

Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs recognized a number of its franchisees for outstanding performance at its annual meeting in Wisconsin.

Co-branded Marble Slab, Great American Cookies opens on USC campus

May 15, 2013

Global Franchise Group LLC has opened a co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery establishment in the Russell House University Union on…

Taco Bell breaks ground in Washington town per teen's request

May 14, 2013

Taco Bell has added another notch to its direct and creative marketing strategy by breaking ground in the town of Othello, Wash., after local teen Zeke Castro…

Krystal thriving under new ownership

May 13, 2013

President and CEO Doug Pendergast provided an update on the Krystal brand since it was purchased by Argonne Capital Group last spring. Among the highlights are…

Pollo Tropical continues Panama expansion

May 10, 2013

Pollo Tropical has opened its 32nd internationally franchised location, and its second in Panama City, Panama.

Connecting with franchisees and frontline employees to catalyze innovation

Creating more connections with managers, employees and franchise owners who work with customers on a regular basis will inject new perspective into the…

Sonic adds two to franchise development team

May 8, 2013

Sonic today announced the expansion of its franchise development team with two additions: Bob Franke, senior vice president of franchise sales and…

Doc Popcorn marks 100th franchise agreement

May 7, 2013

Doc Popcorn announced today the awarding of its 100th franchise agreement, signifying a new milestone for the growing snack brand that began franchising less…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries plans 100-plus units in China

May 7, 2013

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries will expand across China through a master development agreement signed with ICON. The agreement with ICON marks the brand's…

Burger King franchisee acquires 90-plus restaurants in Germany

May 3, 2013

Burger King announced the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Burger King GmbH and its 91 company-owned restaurants in Germany to Yi-Ko Holding GmbH, owned and…

Good Times gets a sales lift despite inclement weather

May 3, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its same-store sales increased 11.4 percent in April, despite a record snowfall for the month in Colorado. Boulder…

34 ways to fail with a poorly written franchise agreement

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Franchise agreements must be prepared, negotiated and reviewed by a specialist from where the restaurant will operate.

Franchising industry lauded for military veteran hiring efforts

May 1, 2013

As part of the franchising industry's support of the White House Joining Forces initiative, Steve Caldeira, International Franchising Association president and…

Captain D's posts another quarter of growth

May 1, 2013

Captain D's has posted another quarter of positive same-store sales increases, marking six quarters and 20 consecutive months of growth.

Culver's breaks ground in Florida

April 30, 2013

Construction for the first Culver's restaurant in Florida is underway following a groundbreaking ceremony Monday in Naples. Three other restaurants in Port…

Chick-fil-A plans to open 102 restaurants in 2013

April 30, 2013

Chick-fil-A opened its latest nontraditional unit this week at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Burger King calls turkey burger one of best Q1 LTOs

April 26, 2013

Burger King Worldwide Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31.

Dunkin' Brands' guest satisfaction at highest level in 'recent history'

April 26, 2013

Dunkin' Brands reported its first quarter 2013 results Thursday, which included comparable store sales growth of 1.7 percent at the company's flagship Dunkin…