Franchising News & Media
Tim Tebow to speak at Chick-fil-A Leadercast event
April 3, 2012
The 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast event, set for May 4 at the University of Texas at Austin, will feature 10 speakers known for their leadership skills…
read nowCulver's plans to add 25 to 30 units this year
April 2, 2012
Wisconsin-based Culver's currently has a portfolio of 449 restaurants in 19 states. The chain, known for its ButterBurger and frozen custard, aims to hit 50…
read nowKrystal receives a $14.2 million investment
March 30, 2012
Triangle Capital Corporation, a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to lower middle market companies, today announced that…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee franchisee hires Morgan Marketing & PR
March 29, 2012
Rick Gitchen, senior franchise partner at Seattle’s Best Coffee, has hired Morgan Marketing and Public Relations LLC, an Irvine, Calif.-based full-service…
read nowTroy Aikman, Jerry Jones sign on as Dunkin' Donuts franchisees
March 29, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has added some star power to its franchise base in Dallas, welcoming Dallas Cowboys Football Club Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones and Pro…
read nowHigh costs force San Francisco franchisees to abandon $5 footlongs
March 29, 2012
San Francisco area Subway franchisees have dropped the popular $5 footlong deal, citing the "higher cost of doing business" in the city.
read nowBurger King tests entree salads, breakfast burritos
March 29, 2012
As part of its extensive menu enhancement efforts, Burger King is testing premium entrée salads and breakfast burritos in select markets.
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Cousins Subs undergoes a makeover for 40th anniversary
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New products, branding and menu boards are among recent initiatives.
read nowKrystal testing new store model
March 28, 2012
Krystal is opening a non-traditional unit in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., on Monday. The restaurant features a new layout for the chain, based out of nearby Chattanooga.
read nowDel Taco plans 40 units in Houston market
March 28, 2012
Del Taco has announced plans to open more than 40 restaurants in the Houston market, with the first opening March 28.
read nowPapa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing
March 28, 2012
Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing…
read nowMcDonald's launches franchising in Russia, smoothies in Canada
March 28, 2012
McDonald's is planning to expand into Siberia, and is searching for Russian franchisees for the first time in its 20-year presence there, according to the…
read nowReport: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
read nowLargest Burger King franchisee adds 278 units
March 27, 2012
Burger King Corp. and Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the chain's largest franchisee, have entered into an agreement for the purchase by Carrols (through its…
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to launch in the Middle East
March 27, 2012
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has selected MEFranchising as its strategic partner to launch the brand in the Middle East.
read nowKFC doubling delivery service in South Africa
March 26, 2012
More South Africans will have access to KFC via delivery by the end of this year, as the company has announced it is doubling its service there.
read nowBig Juan's Mexican QSR debuts in Arizona
March 26, 2012
Big Juan's tacos y burros, a new quick-service Mexican concept, will open its first-ever restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., this spring. The first location is set to…
read nowPopeyes franchisee receives funding to expand
March 23, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $30 million credit facility to Shelton Restaurant Group LLC, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, to help with…
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Krystal sold to private investment firm
March 23, 2012
The Krystal Co. has been purchased by Argonne Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private investment firm, for an undisclosed amount.
read nowLargest U.S. Taco Bell franchisee adds 34 more units
March 23, 2012
Tacala LLC, the country's largest Taco Bell franchisee based in Vestavia Hills, Ala., has added 34 locations to its portfolio.
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