GE Capital lends $13.2 million to Hardee’s franchisee

March 7, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $13.2 million in financing to Ponder Enterprises Inc., one of Hardee’s largest franchise operators.

Thicker burgers, fruity Frostys on deck for Wendy’s

March 3, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group president and CEO Roland Smith referred to 2011 as the company’s “transition period” as it searches for Arby’s buyers and diversifies…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Q4 loss narrows; brand signs Japan deal

March 2, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WAG) has reported results for its fourth quarter and 2010 ended Jan. 2. Although the company posted a Q4 net loss of $10.8 million…

Jersey Mike’s launches biggest fundraiser to date

March 1, 2011

Manasquan, N.J.-based Jersey Mike’s Subs is marking its 55th year in business with its biggest fundraiser to date.

CKE Restaurants’ franchisees offered financing aid

February 28, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has selected New York City-based BoeFly, an online marketplace that executes commercial transactions, to assist its franchisees in…

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Subway opens milestone location in LA

February 27, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has opened its 600th location in the Los Angeles area. The milestone outlet is owned by multi-unit Subway franchisees Parvis…

Gay couple awarded $3.15 million in Burger King beating case

February 27, 2011

Food Services Properties Corp. and Union City Restaurant Corp., which owns seven Burger King restaurants in the New Jersey area, was ordered to pay $3.1…

Pizza Patrón expanding QSP model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain preps for throwback 25th anniversary promotion.  

Del Taco agreement pinpoints Dallas

February 24, 2011

Del Taco has signed a franchise development deal with Supremo Taco, LLC, an affiliate of the 200-unit, Dallas-based Sun Holdings, to open new units in the…

Boston named Subway’s Market of the Year

February 24, 2011

Subway restaurants has named its Boston market the National Market of the Year at the company’s annual Subway Team Operations Marketing & Planning (STOMP…

Wendy’s Philippine footprint to grow

February 23, 2011

Wendy’s International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc., has signed a long-term agreement with Wenphil Corporation to expand the Wendy’s brand…

Dunkin’ Donuts rolls into India market

February 23, 2011

India is about to run on Dunkin. Dunkin’ Donuts has signed an agreement with Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. to develop, sub-franchise and operate more than 500 units…

Jack in the Box Inc. beats expectations

February 23, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of Jack in the Box and Qdoba, reported its first quarter earnings for fiscal 2011, ended Jan. 23. The company reported net…

Major BK franchisee splits up company

February 23, 2011

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Syracuse, N.Y.-based Carrols Corporation, operater of more than 300 Burger King restaurants, announced…

Checkers kicks of 2011 with development deal

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 22, 2011

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements with four franchisees to develop 12 new restaurants in the West Bronx, New York City, Detroit…

Villa Enterprises sticks to family tradition

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's 47 years of slow, meticulous growth has yielded financial strength, brand innovation and a diverse portfolio.  

McDonald’s India franchisee inks 30-store deal

February 20, 2011

Hardcastle Restaurants Private Ltd., McDonald’s Corp.’s Indian franchisee, is set to open 30 new stores by the end of 2011 in southern and western India.

Chick-fil-A surpasses $3.5 billion in annual sales

February 20, 2011

Chick-fil-A announced today another year of consecutive sales growth.

McDonald’s franchisee named IFA chairman

February 16, 2011

John “Jack” Earle, managing partner of Earle Enterprises LP and franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, has…