Baskin-Robbins plans 50-unit expansion in the Philippines

April 25, 2013

Baskin-Robbins has signed a master licensing agreement with IceDream Inc. to develop the brand in the Philippines. The agreement calls for the development of…

Cold Stone Creamery expands into Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

April 24, 2013

Less than two weeks after announcing international expansion plans into the Philippines and Bangladesh, Cold Stone Creamery has signed a 10-year master…

Yum! expects China recovery to take 6 to 9 months

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

KFC and Pizza Hut U.S. sales soft in Q1; attributed to lack of innovation and value compared to competition.

How to succeed in franchising by 'really' trying

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

The franchisee/franchisor relationship must be as serious as a marriage.

Good news: Restaurant sales, unit growth, financing up

Total unit growth for the Top 100 restaurant chains was 1.8 percent in 2012, the highest since 2007.

McDonald's exec: Supply chain, real estate, franchisees keys to global growth

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

McDonald's Middle East Development Company's managing director says keeping the consumers' wants in mind is important for a brand hoping to expand globally.

Burger King sells Canadian restaurants to master franchisee

April 23, 2013

Burger King Worldwide announced the sale of its Canadian subsidiary Burger King Restaurants of Canada, including 94 company-owned restaurants in the market, to…

Dunkin' adds three locations to Dallas Airport

April 22, 2013

Dunkin' Brands has opened two Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and one Baskin-Robbins shop at the newly renovated Dallas Love Field Airport. A joint venture led by…

Dairy Queen plans flagship Texas location with new tagline

April 22, 2013

Dairy Queen will open a new flagship restaurant in Euless, Texas, on April 30. The opening will be complemented with the tagline "Better Than You Remember!"

Dunkin' Donuts donates $100K to Boston Marathon fund

April 18, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that it has donated $100,000 to The One Fund Boston to support families of those impacted by Monday's Boston Marathon bombings.

Carl's Jr. to grow Russian footprint through subfranchising deal

April 18, 2013

Bright Star LLC, master franchisee and operator of Carl's Jr. restaurants in Russia, has granted the rights to subfranchise the brand throughout the Russian…

Franchising industry experiences growth for third consecutive month

April 17, 2013

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchising industry, increased by 0.3 percent in March, boosted by modest…

Taco Cabana, Pollo Tropical VP named to support new restaurant development

April 17, 2013

Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc. has hired Ed Carnevale as vice president of Construction Services to support growth of its Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical brands.

French Fry Heaven looks to capitalize on snacking trend

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Regarding expansion plans, the company's goal is to be "everywhere people are hungry."

Arby's executive named as Taco John's CEO

April 16, 2013

Mexican quick-service restaurant chain Taco John's International has selected Jeff Linville to be its new chief executive officer. An industry veteran with 2…

Bread & Butter Concepts adds Taco Republic Truck to portfolio

April 16, 2013

Kansas City, Mo.-based Bread & Butter Concepts (BBC) announced the newest addition to its portfolio this week – the Taco Republic Truck.

QSRs dominate list of top global franchises

April 12, 2013

Franchise direct has published its 2013 ranking of the Top 100 Global franchises. Among the top 10 were Subway, No. 1, McDonald's, No. 3, KFC, No. 4, Burger…

Early Jersey Mike's franchisee returns to company for development role

April 11, 2013

Ed Yancey, one of Jersey Mike's Subs early franchisees and area directors in North Carolina, has rejoined the company as vice president, Franchise Development…

Cold Stone Creamery plans Philippines, Bangladesh expansion

April 11, 2013

The Cold Stone Creamery brand continues expand its international footprint with upcoming locations planned in the Philippines and Bangladesh.

Carl's Jr. to debut in Denmark in the fall

April 10, 2013

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. announced an agreement with Dansk Supermarked to open the first Carl's Jr. restaurant in Denmark. The restaurant is scheduled to…