Tasti D-Lite signs 104 development agreements

September 1, 2011

Tasti D-Lite has signed new development agreements for Tampa, Fla., several counties in New York and Connecticut, and for a network of non-traditional sites…

Subway opens five new green restaurants

August 31, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has opened five new "eco restaurants." The new units are each designed with green aspects to reduce energy, water and waste…

Panda Express heads to Mexico

August 31, 2011

Panda Express has announced that it will open its first restaurant in Mexico on Sept. 3 in Mexico City. The company is actively looking to open more locations…

McDonald's expansion on track in UAE, China

August 30, 2011

McDonald's UAE is on track to hit its 100th store opening by the end of 2011, according to the Khaleej Times.

QSRs upgrading burgers to keep up with fast casual growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Although McDonald's is still the clear sales-driver in the burger category, fast casual brands now represent a majority of the Top 75 burger concepts in…

Quiznos signs master franchise agreement for India

August 28, 2011

Denver-based Quiznos has signed a new master franchise agreement to bring the chain to Northern and Western India.

A&W Canada urban prototype designed for younger crowd

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In a break from tradition, 55-year old chain expands in metropolitan markets.

Krispy Kreme turns in hot Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

August 25, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported second quarter 2012 results Thursday, which included the company's best first half performance in seven years.

Quiznos franchisees form association

August 25, 2011

Quiznos Restaurant franchise owners have announced the formation of the Quiznos Franchisee Association (QZFA).

Growth spurt: Inc. 500 list full of fast casual concepts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Annual list measures percentage revenue growth of privately held companies.

Krispy Kreme signs development deals in Japan

August 24, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation is expanding in Japan. The company signed new development agreements with its franchisee, Krispy…

Del Taco continues Colorado expansion

August 23, 2011

The fourth Colorado Springs, Colo., Del Taco restaurant opened this week, doubling the chain's presence in the city within the past six months.

KFC plants flag in East Africa

August 23, 2011

KFC opened its first unit in Nairobi, Kenya this month, marking the first American quick-service chain to have a presence in East Africa.

Chick-fil-A plans new Express location

August 22, 2011

For the first time in Omaha, Neb., Chick-fil-A will be available to the public with a new Express location in the lobby of the Mutual of Omaha Bank Building on…

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-store agreement in Alabama

August 22, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the Robinson Family and Southern Food Services Inc. for four new restaurants in…

Subway hits 35K units, honors speedy Sandwich Artists

August 21, 2011

Subway Restaurants, which became the largest quick-service chain in the world earlier this year, has hit its 35,000th unit milestone.

Carl's Jr., Rita's Italian Ice seeking South African franchisees

August 21, 2011

Edwards Global Services has announced it is seeking interested franchisors and investors for area development licenses in South Africa for three U.S. chains…

EVOS co-founder discusses being healthy before it was trendy

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Burger joint eyeing expansion through nontraditional units.

Boardwalk signs franchise deals for 120 units

August 15, 2011

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has finalized three new master franchise deals for 100 new restaurants across Northern New Jersey, Alabama, Indiana and…

Subway rolls out new chicken sub, yogurt parfait

August 14, 2011

Today, Subway rolled out a new Oven Crisp Chicken sub for a limited time. The sandwich will be available until Sept. 30.