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CIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality
November 6, 2014
The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…
read nowNathan's Famous foodservice sales jump 13%
November 6, 2014
Nathan's Famous has reported results for the second quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, which include:
read nowKrispy Kreme plans Bangladesh entry
November 6, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest international franchisee, Orion Group, for 20 new stores throughout Bangladesh throughout the…
read nowDark roast coffee, lunch sandwich boost Tim Hortons' average check
November 6, 2014
Tim Hortons’ Q3 same-store sales jumped 6.8 percent in the US and 3.5 percent in Canada. These gains were driven primarily by an increase in average check, and…
read nowFiesta Restaurant Group reports increases for Q3
November 6, 2014
Fiesta Restaurant Group, parent company of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana, reported comp growth for both brands in Q3 2014.
read nowMcDonald's largest franchisee plans to suspend dividends through 'soft market'
November 5, 2014
Arcos Dorados Holdings, McDonald’s largest global franchisee, reported unaudited results for Q3, which included an 11.5 percent decrease in revenues. Also:
read nowDunkin' Donuts to expand in the Derby City
November 5, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multistore development agreement with existing franchisee GADI LLC, to develop seven restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky. The…
read nowBurger King franchisee's comp sales rise 3.3 percent in Q3
November 5, 2014
Carrols Restaurant Group, Burger King's largest franchisee, has announced financial results for Q3, which includes a sales increase of 6.8 percent. Comp sales…
read nowBurger King India generates 100K Facebook fans before debut
November 5, 2014
Burger King India is set to open later this month and the brand has already generated more than 1 lakh fans (100,000) on its Facebook page within the first…
read nowCarl’s Jr. marks its Honduras debut
November 4, 2014
Carl’s Jr. opened its first location in Honduras today. Located in San Pedro Sula, the restaurant marks the first of an exclusive 10-restaurant, 5-year…
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Baskin-Robbins creates camouflage flavor, cone for Veterans Day
November 3, 2014
On Veterans Day, Baskin-Robbins will donate 10 cents from each ice cream scoop sold in its US locations to the United Service Organizations to support troops…
read nowCanadian concept not named Tim Hortons or Starbucks plans to be ‘coffee authority’
November 3, 2014
Canadian-based The Second Cup coffee concept has announced a three-year strategic plan that seems to put Starbucks, Tim Hortons and McDonald’s in the…
read nowFast food industry driving global cheese market
October 31, 2014
Research and Markets has released the "Global Cheese Market 2014-2018" report to their line of products.
read nowMajority of middle market execs have positive business outlook
October 30, 2014
According to CIT Group’s newly-released and third annual Voice of the Middle Market study, a majority of middle market execs have a positive outlook for their…
read nowEl Pollo Loco adds franchising exec
October 30, 2014
El Pollo Loco has named Mark A. Belanger, CFE, as VP, Franchise. In his new role, Belanger will oversee the company's franchising efforts, including sales and…
read nowQuiznos plans 1,500 units in China market
October 30, 2014
Quiznos is continuing its international development with growth into seven countries in Asia and the Middle East. This expansion is part of the company's…
read nowFranchise Assoc. hosting call on NLRB Joint Employer Ruling
October 29, 2014
The International Franchise Association will host a conference call Thursday to discuss the impact of the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel's…
read nowDunkin' Brands extends NAACP partnership
October 29, 2014
Dunkin' Brands announced that it will host a new educational webinar as part of its Diversity in Franchising Initiative in partnership with the National…
read nowFood+Tech Connect, ShopKeep offering support for restaurant growth boot camp
October 29, 2014
Food+Tech Connect and ShopKeep have teamed up to offer 25 full scholarships to The Power of Brand: Growing Your Restaurant boot camp, taught by former Union…
read nowGE Capital extends restaurant financing opportunities
October 29, 2014
GE Capital, Franchise Finance announced today that it has expanded its team of account executives to focus on the restaurant industry. Leading the initiative…
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