YUM! Brands among Fortune Global 500 list

July 29, 2010

The biggest money-earning companies in the world, as published in FORTUNE Magazine's annual list, include BP, Wal-Mart and Microsoft.

Thai Dairy Queen looks to franchise model for the first time

July 28, 2010

Minor Food Group, an operator of Dairy Queen shops in Thailand, plans to double the number of outlets by 2014. The expansion will be done on a franchise basis…

KFC India offers vegetarian Zinger Burger

July 28, 2010

Catering to the large vegetarian population in India, KFC India has started to offer a meatless version of its signature Zinger Burger.

Subway adds 1,000 new stores throughout the world

July 26, 2010

With the halfway mark of 2010 coming and going, the Subway restaurant chain has 1,000 reasons to be excited. The chain announced in a press release that it has…

India's QSR market growth staggering

July 26, 2010

It's no wonder many quick-service restaurant chains have been expanding in India or, at least, eyeing the Indian market. According to a recently released…

More than $8 million in financing approved for eight Burger King restaurants

July 26, 2010

Ghai Management Services, Inc., a Burger King franchisee based in Fremont, Calif., has been approved for $8.4 million in financing to open eight Burger King…

Baskin-Robbins eyes smaller Indian cities for expansion

July 22, 2010

Much of Baskin-Robbins' sales come from its international presence. The world's largest ice cream chain has more than 6,000 units worldwide.

Ice cream industry faring relatively well

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Collectively, we just endured the hottest June on record. Ever. Perhaps, then, it’s no wonder we’re all ravenously craving ice cream.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands

July 21, 2010

New Jersey joins five other states in bringing Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to its soil. The restaurant is the sister company of Boardwalk Fries, the…

Taco Bueno expands franchise opportunities

July 20, 2010

Those searching for a good franchise opportunity might want to consider Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P. The 43-year-old Tex-Mex chain is expanding its franchise…

BBI reinvents Rex's Chicken, has record-breaking sales in first week

Since going bankrupt in 1999, Rex's Chicken has been a thing of the past, until now. June 21 marked the grand opening of the new Rex’s Chicken in Bixby, Okla.

TCBY introduces new brand identity and store design

July 18, 2010

TCBY is shifting its focus to help consumers discern what it calls "healthy truths." TCBY will introduce a new brand identity and a modern store design in its…

Mr. Goodcents, Grandy's parent each name new CEO

July 12, 2010

Two regional chains — sandwich brand Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas and chicken brand Grandy's — have named new chief executives this week, each pulling in…

CKE Restaurants finalizes merger with Apollo affiliate

July 11, 2010

CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the completion of its acquisition by Columbia Lake Acquisition Holdings Inc., an affiliate of Apollo Management VII L.P.

Checkers signs multiunit agreement for Hartford, Conn.

July 8, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants is furthering its strategic growth strategy with the signing of a multiunit store development agreement for five new restaurants…

BBI revives Rex's Chicken, first store opens in Oklahoma

July 7, 2010

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has opened the first Rex’s Chicken, located at 111th and Memorial in Bixby, Okla. The opening is part of a development…

Tastee Freez committed to growth as it turns 60

July 6, 2010

Tastee Freez kicks off its 60th anniversary this month, which also is fittingly National Ice Cream Month. One of the longest-lived franchise operations in the…

GE Capital finances Sacramento Taco Bell franchise improvements

July 6, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has announced it is providing $9 million in financing for D. G. Smith Enterprises Inc., a Taco Bell franchisee based in…

Wendy's/Arby's Group plans to re-enter Japan with co-branded stores

June 30, 2010

Wendy's/Arby's International Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., plans to re-enter the Japanese market and is looking for operators. WAI is…

Jack In the Box completes new credit facility

June 29, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc., parent company of the Jack in the Box and Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurant brands, has completed a new five-year $600 million senior credit…