Franchising News & Media
Taking the ambiguity out of local marketing strategies
by Nate Riggs — CEO / Owner, NR Media Group
HuHot's VP of Marketing shares how to get franchisees to weigh in on marketing decisions, and how to blend corporate standards with local store marketing…
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Fast casual execs weigh successes and failures of QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The worst attribute about QSR, attendees agreed, is inconsistency – of quality, service, cleanliness, etc.
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Pretzelmaker opens two stores in Russia
October 14, 2014
"We see enormous potential in the Russian restaurant market," franchisor says.
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Taco Bell breakfast achieving profitability in first year
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday breakfast business at Taco Bell now outsells the brand's signature late-night daypart.
read nowBoston catering concierge secures $300K VC Investment
October 10, 2014
The funding will help Phoodeez, a corporate catering concierge that works with more than 40 local restaurants and food trucks, reach more customers.
read nowDoc Popcorn franchisee puts off retirement for multiunit expansion
October 10, 2014
Doc Popcorn has awarded a multiunit franchise opportunity to husband and wife, Sam and Mary Sanchez, and their son, Eugene, to develop three locations in the…
read nowInternational franchising accelerates for top brands
October 10, 2014
Franchise Times has published its annual Top 200 list and, once again this year, QSRs dominate the top 10. The top five franchises include McDonald’s…
read nowBurger King franchisee completes acquisition of NC units
October 9, 2014
Burger King's largest franchisee, Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., announced it completed the acquisition of 30 additional Burger King restaurants this week. The…
read nowInternational franchising group names COO
October 8, 2014
Michelle McClurg will oversee the company's day-to-day operations of Edwards Global Service's executives and associates in 32 countries.
read nowBaskin-Robbins seeking franchisee in Northern California
October 8, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified candidates to purchase an existing Baskin-Robbins shop for sale in the Northern California area, including Sacramento, Elk…
read nowDIY Restaurant Group launches franchising
October 7, 2014
DIY Restaurant Group, a hospitality franchise company with several limited-service restaurant concepts, announced the launch of a new franchising program to…
read nowBarfresh expands smoothie operations to 24 Shakey's restaurants
October 6, 2014
Barfresh Food Group Inc. has signed a two-year supply agreement with Shakey's USA to provide Barfresh's line of Smoo smoothies in 24 of Shakey's restaurants in…
read nowRestaurants add 20,000+ jobs in September
October 6, 2014
The total number of new industry positions over the past year now stands at 289,600.
read nowGood Times announces 11.9% same-store sales increase for Q4
October 6, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced that its Good Times' same store sales increased 11.9 percent in its fourth fiscal quarter ending Sept. 30 over the prior…
read nowNorth American Securities Administrators Association issues new guidance for franchise disclosure documents
October 3, 2014
The guidelines clarify the distinctions between single-unit, area rep and area development offerings and urge uniform terminology in franchise disclosure…
read nowChick-fil-A enters Connecticut
October 3, 2014
Chick-fil-A will open its first Connecticut location next week in Brookfield. According to a story in Bethel’s HamletHub, this will mark the first of four…
read nowSoCal McDonald's invite teachers behind the counter to raise funds
October 3, 2014
Southern California McDonald's restaurants are hosting their annual McTeacher's Night fundraisers throughout October. As part of the promotion, school…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans Austrian debut
October 1, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a master franchise agreement with M&D Restaurant Development GmbH to begin developing restaurants across Austria.
read nowSubway recognizes top development agents
September 30, 2014
Subway recently recognized four development agents as its Development Agents of the Year for 2014, including one who is receiving the award for a fourth time.
read nowDunkin' CEO: Franchisees excited about Tim Hortons' merger 'distraction'
September 30, 2014
Dunkin' Brands' CEO Nigel Travis appeared on Bloomberg TV this week, offering his take on a number of industry trends. Highlights from the interview include:
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