Arby's initiates turnaround plan

March 4, 2010

Roland Smith has led Wendy's to a much stronger position as the company reports its fourth quarter and year-end results for the period ended Jan. 3 since…

Tim Hortons lays out aggressive growth plans

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March 4, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc.outlined its growth plans — which include 900 new North American locations over the next three years — at its investor conference today.   The…

Boardwalk Burgers & Fries to expand to Middle East

March 1, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Future Kid Entertainment Co. for 50-plus units throughout the Middle East…

Boardwalk Burgers & Fries to expand to Middle East

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March 1, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a multiunit franchising deal with Future Kid Entertainment Co. for 50-plus units throughout the Middle East…

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …

Checkers continues to focus on retail, non-traditional locations

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February 25, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. continues to advance its growth of end-cap and in-line designs with the announcement of two new store openings in Atlanta. …

Mrs. Fields, TCBY to grow through Diamondbacks sponsorship

February 24, 2010

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, franchisor of Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY frozen yogurt stores, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY to grow through Diamondbacks sponsorship

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February 24, 2010

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, franchisor of Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY frozen yogurt stores, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the…

Tim Hortons sees opportunity in Michigan

February 23, 2010

Detroit may not seem like the best market for a quick-service chain to target now for expansion due to its extraordinarily high unemployment rate. But Tim…

Tim Hortons sees opportunity in Michigan

February 23, 2010

Detroit may not seem like the best market for a quick-service chain to target now for expansion due to its extraordinarily high unemployment rate. But Tim…

Dunkin' franchisees welcome Travis' approach

Dunkin' Donuts owner-operators say that CEO Nigel Travis is indeed franchise focused.

Jack in the Box hopes new grilled sandwiches boost sales

February 18, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. is counting on a free 'grilled sandwich with purchase' promotion to drive trial and boost the average check, company chairman, CEO and…

Dunkin' franchisees welcome Travis' approach

Dunkin' Donuts owner-operators say that CEO Nigel Travis is indeed franchise focused.

Jack in the Box hopes new grilled sandwiches boost sales

February 18, 2010

Jack in the Box Inc. is counting on a free 'grilled sandwich with purchase' promotion to drive trial and boost the average check, company chairman, CEO and…

Carl's Jr. to open first store in Vietnam

February 17, 2010

The first Carl's Jr. restaurants to debut in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will open in April under an exclusive development agreement with the Mesa Group, CKE…

Honey Dew signs real estate firm to help expand in Dunkin' territory

February 17, 2010

New England based donut and coffee chain Honey Dew Donuts has furthered its expansion plans through a new partnership with The Dartmouth Co. The Dartmouth Co.

Carl's Jr. to open first store in Vietnam

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February 17, 2010

The first Carl's Jr. restaurants to debut in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will open in April under an exclusive development agreement with the Mesa Group, CKE…

Honey Dew signs real estate firm to help expand in Dunkin' territory

February 17, 2010

New England based donut and coffee chain Honey Dew Donuts has furthered its expansion plans through a new partnership with The Dartmouth Co. The Dartmouth Co.

Q&A: Dunkin' Brands CEO discusses Baskin-Robbins strategy

Nigel Travis says the chain is focused on in-fill growth and refining co-branded units.

Q&A: Dunkin' Brands CEO discusses Baskin-Robbins strategy

Nigel Travis says the chain is focused on in-fill growth and refining co-branded units.