Food trucks: Taking your brand to the streets

By Tom Smith

Subway releases 2010 tally: 2,147 new units

February 15, 2011

Subway released its 2010 development numbers, which included the opening of 2,147 new locations in 67 countries, seven Canadian provinces and all 50 U.S.

Pretzelmaker/Great American Cookies franchisee inducted into HOF

February 15, 2011

Lawrence J. “Doc” Cohen, multi-unit owner of Global Franchise Group, has become the first franchisee ever to be inducted into the International Franchisee…

Dunkin’ Donuts ranks first in customer loyalty

February 15, 2011

Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index, provider of proprietary brand equity and customer loyalty metrics, has recognized Dunkin’ Donuts as the No. …

Sarku Japan hosting franchise seminars

February 15, 2011

Sarku Japan is hosting seminars in major metro markets this spring for those interested in owning a franchise.

Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee gets financing boost

February 14, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided $5.8 million in financing to First Cup LLC, a Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchisee that operates 17 units throughout Arizona.

Polish operator now Spain’s largest KFC franchisee

February 13, 2011

AmRest Holding, a Polish restaurant operator, has acquired a 76.3 percent stake in Restauravia Grupo Empresarial, a Spanish restaurant company controlled by…

Bojangles' franchisee opens 10th location

February 10, 2011

Jeniel LLC has opened its 10th Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits location in Darlington, S.C.

Royal India Express launches new marketing campaign

February 7, 2011

Royal India Express and Kebab Café, both subsidiaries of Papa Bello Enterprises, are launching a new marketing campaign to increase brand awareness.

Domino’s India operator preps for new chain launch

February 7, 2011

Jubilant FoodWorks, a major foodservice operator in India, will launch a yet-unnamed international food chain in the country in the next fiscal year.

Tim Hortons expanding overseas

February 6, 2011

Tim Hortons has inked a master license agreement with Apparel Group in Dubai for up to 120 multi-format restaurants in markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council…

Panda Express on expansion fast track

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

The Asian restaurant chain plans to grow 70 percent throughout the next five years.

Thrill seekers: Cedar Point opening DQ Grill & Chill

February 3, 2011

The Cedar Point amusement park, located on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio, attracts almost 3 million visitors each summer. Starting in May they’ll have the option…

Quiznos inks franchise deal in India

February 3, 2011

Quiznos has signed a master franchise agreement to open its first restaurant in India. The agreement outlines plans for the development of five Quiznos…

Dunkin’ Brands touts robust growth in 2010

February 2, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that its portfolio grew significantly in 2010.

Hardee’s temporarily closes Egypt units

February 1, 2011

An Egyptian franchisee of Hardee’s restaurants has closed its 32 locations in the country after some were looted in the ongoing political protests over…

Royal India Express to open in San Diego

February 1, 2011

Royal India Express, a fledgling Papa Bello Enterprises concept that focuses on Indian foods, will open an updated flagship restaurant in March in the…

Carl’s Jr. heads to the United Kingdom

January 31, 2011

Carl’s Jr. is set to launch in the United Kingdom. The chain, which specializes in 100-percent Black Angus beef burgers, celebrity-laden advertising and a…

KFC retains brand image control

January 31, 2011

On Monday, Judge Leo E. Strine Jr. of the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that KFC and its franchisees must compromise on brand image and advertising…

2011 provides optimism for restaurant industry

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Trends will surround healthy, sustainable, local, social and technological components.