Manufacturer releases financing options to spur froyo franchise growth

February 21, 2013

Donper America has new flexible financing options designed to assist frozen yogurt franchise companies grow and expand their brands, Scott Amico, vice…

Taco Bueno adds sports arena location to portfolio

February 21, 2013

Two Taco Bueno concession stands opened for business this week inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, just in time for an NBA game between the Dallas…

Report: Indian QSR market expected to grow 30% by 2015

A younger population, higher rate of urbanization, larger disposable incomes, higher protein consumption, increased participation of women in the workforce…

IFA names QSR executive as new chairman

February 20, 2013

Steve Romaniello, CFE, chairman of FOCUS Brands and managing director of Roark Capital Group in Atlanta, has been named the new chairman of the International…

Franchising industry shows improvement in January

February 20, 2013

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the U.S. franchising industry, increased by 0.7 percent in January as nearly all…

Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year

February 19, 2013

The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…

Wisconsin franchisees recognized by Culver's

February 14, 2013

John and Lori Faber, owners of the Culver's restaurant at 430 E. Verona Ave. in Verona, Wisc., are the recipients of the 2013 GM Culver Award. The award, named…

Subway franchise group elects new board officers

February 13, 2013

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees has elected its board officers for 2013. They include:

Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Yum! Brands plans expansion in Russia

February 11, 2013

Yum! Restaurants International's Oleg Pisklov said today that the company plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants in 2013 in Russia and other Commonwealth…

NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012

February 7, 2013

The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…

Subway hones entrepreneurial skills through new virtual program

February 6, 2013

The concept is aimed at providing business lessons and possible opportunities to young would-be franchisees.

Jersey Mike's Subs makes its Oregon debut

February 6, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs today opened its first restaurant in the state of Oregon -- its 33rd market -- in Portland. The new restaurant is located in Cascade…

Dunkin' Donuts targets New Orleans

February 6, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with two franchise groups to develop 11 new restaurants throughout New Orleans within the…

Yum! Brands: 'We underestimated China chicken supply investigation'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC's U.S. sales all finished the year on an upswing; Taco Bell will launch Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos in March.

Jersey Mike's opens first airport locations

February 1, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first ever airport locations this month, at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and at Newark Liberty…

Dunkin' Donuts plans its debut in Vietnam

January 30, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Vietnam Food and Beverage Co. Ltd. to develop the brand in Vietnam. The agreement calls…

Baskin-Robbins announces plans to triple China footprint

January 30, 2013

Baskin-Robbins today announced the signing of five new franchise agreements to aggressively expand the brand's presence in China. The new franchise agreements…

Menchie's franchise agreement paves way for Canadian expansion

January 29, 2013

Yogurtworld Franchising Corp. announced that it has sold its rights to develop and operate Menchie's Frozen Yogurt units in Canada. The primary assets that…

Tasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie continue co-branded expansion

January 29, 2013

A Planet Smoothie location in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has added Tasti D-Lite to its center. The store officially opened as a co-brand Jan. 25. A grand…