Franchising News & Media
McDonald's ramps up China franchising, marketing
February 29, 2012
McDonald's plans to expand its presence in China through franchising, while highlighting its food quality through a new marketing campaign.
read nowOLO launches Groupon online ordering deals with Sonic
February 28, 2012
Participating Sonic restaurants in the Phoenix market and OLO Online Ordering have launched a new offer through coupon site Groupon.
read nowUpdate: KFC denies opening in sanctioned Iran
February 27, 2012
Last week it was reported that KFC opened a restaurant in Iran despite U.S. sanctions put into place over the country's lack of transparency regarding…
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Tim Hortons sales accelerate systemwide
February 23, 2012
Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Jan. 1, which included a 9.2 percent growth in systemwide sales. Tim Hortons…
read nowJack in the Box profit falls on refranchising efforts
February 23, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $12 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended Jan. 22, compared with net earnings of $32.…
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Milio's Sandwiches plans to quadruple footprint in five years
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chain will focus on value menu system, operations and marketing.
read nowSubway's first Romanian unit to open in April
February 21, 2012
The most ubiquitous restaurant chain in the world is about to grow its footprint even more. Subway will debut in the Romanian market in April, opening its…
read nowQuiznos debuts in North India this week
February 21, 2012
Quiznos' first outlet in North India opens Wednesday in New Delhi.
read nowCousins Subs renews focus on products, growth and marketing
February 21, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs is marking its 40th anniversary with new initiatives that focus on its products, franchise growth and marketing investments.
read nowDunkin' Donuts franchisee plans 100 stores in India in five years
February 20, 2012
Jubilant Foodworks Ltd., the franchisee of Dunkin' Donuts and Domino's Pizza in India, plans to open between 80 and 100 Dunkin' Donuts stores in that…
read nowUndercover Boss to feature Checkers, Rally's CEO
February 17, 2012
The chief development officer of Subway did it. A White Castle executive did it, too. Now it's time for Rick Silva, CEO of Checker's and Rally's restaurants…
read nowAuntie Anne's hosting Free Pretzel Day to build loyalty
February 17, 2012
On March 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Auntie Anne's Pretzels will host its largest sampling event of the year – Free Pretzel Day.
read nowCulver's awards top franchisee
February 17, 2012
Frank and Sarah Spanopolous, owners of a Culver's restaurant in Corydon, Ind., have been named the recipients of the 2012 GM Culver Award. The award, named…
read nowDel Taco returns to Atlanta with new design
February 16, 2012
Del Taco has announced its return to the Atlanta market with the opening of its new restaurant in Snellville, Ga., this week.
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie CEO named to IFA Hall of Fame
February 16, 2012
James H. Amos Jr., CFE, chairman and CEO of Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie, has been named to the International Franchise Association (IFA) Hall of Fame. The…
read nowJack in the Box expanding into Ohio
February 15, 2012
Jack in the Box will makes its Ohio debut sometime this summer in the Cincinnati market.
read nowTeriyaki Experience announces plans for Atlanta airport location
February 15, 2012
Teriyaki Experience, a Japanese quick-service chain, has announced a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta that will see the development of a…
read nowDairy Queen opens third unit this month
February 14, 2012
The Dairy Queen system has opened its newest DQ Orange Julius store within "The Block at Orange" in Orange, Calif.
read nowCarl's Jr. signs expansion deal in Latin America, Caribbean
February 14, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc. has entered into a five-year development agreement with Airport Shoppes Corp., a subsidiary of International Meal Company (IMC), with…
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Restaurants adapt to 'new normal' with efficiency, innovation
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mergers and acquisitions market won't be as active in 2012.
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