Pizza Hut, Wendy's franchisee NPC announces 2014 financial results

April 2, 2015

NPC International Inc., franchisee of Pizza Hut and Wendy's restaurants, reported results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2014.

Red Robin Burger Works continues Washington, DC expansion

March 24, 2015

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced Monday that a second Washington, DC-area Red Robin Burger Works will open on March 23, 2015 at 1028 19th Street, NW…

Bruster's inks 'largest domestic development deal' in its 25-year history

March 20, 2015

Bruster's Real Ice Cream will be served in Southern California under what the company is calling its largest domestic development deal in its 25-year history.

IFA to appeal Seattle minimum wage law on behalf of franchisees

March 20, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced today that it will appeal a recent decision in federal court that the organization claims allows the city of…

IFA applauds House for taking a stand against new union election rules

March 20, 2015

International Franchise Association Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy Robert Cresanti issued a statement on the passage of Senate…

Church's inks 10-unit deal for travel centers

March 16, 2015

The deal aims to develop non-traditional locations co-located in the Road Ranger travel plazas.

Taco John's inks deal for 25 stores

March 16, 2015

The company will develop the new locations in current markets as well as new markets in Indiana, Virginia and New York.

IFA delegates meet with California legislators to caution and educate

March 12, 2015

A delegation of franchisees and franchisors met in Sacramento with state legislators to tout the franchise industry’s contributions to the state's economy, its…

KFC, Pizza Hut named 'Most Trusted' in India

March 6, 2015

The Brand Trust Report released the results of its 2015 study, which names KFC as Most Trusted Quick-Service Restaurant Brand in India.

Go big or stay home: How restaurant brands should approach international growth

While many quick service restaurants and casual dining restaurants have the appetite for international expansion, they often wind up with indigestion after…

Arby's, Uncle Maddio's, Sonic CEOs among speakers at Franchise Finance & Growth Conference

March 4, 2015

Franchise Times announced its lineup for the Franchise Finance & Growth Conference April 20-22, 2015 in Las Vegas.

Taco Bueno announces expansion in Colorado

March 4, 2015

Taco Bueno broke ground today on the first of three new restaurants planned to open in Colorado Springs, Colo., this year. In total, the three locations are…

Dunkin' Donuts seeks franchise candidates in Louisiana

March 4, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the company is recruiting franchisees throughout the state of Louisiana.

Fast Casual chain units increase, QSR units remain stable, according to The NPD Group

March 3, 2015

The U.S. restaurant count decreased by about 1 percent from a year ago to 630,964 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations compiled…

Popeyes same-store sales increase 6.2% globally, 6.3% domestically in 2014

February 26, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. reported results for fiscal 2014 ended Dec. 28.

Taco Bell inks franchise agreement to expand in Japan

February 26, 2015

Tokyo-based Asrapport Dining Co. Ltd announced a franchise agreement with Taco Bell Corp. to open locations in Japan.

Largest Church's Chicken franchisee awarded 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year by IFA

February 25, 2015

Aslam Khan, the largest franchisee of the Church's Chicken system, received an award for 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year at the International Franchise…

Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins to expand in Missouri

February 24, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with a new franchise group, Donut World, LLC, to develop two Dunkin' Donuts…

Arizona Burger King 'Franchise of the Year Winner' sells prizes, gives employees $120K in bonuses

February 24, 2015

Arizona-based Burger King "Franchisee of the Year" winner is celebrating the award by giving bonuses to Arizona employees.

Jack-in-the-Box, Qdoba report 'better than expected' same-store sales

February 23, 2015

Jack in the Box Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $37.1 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for Q1 ended January 18, 2015, compared with…