Dunkin’ Brands partners with NAACP to increase franchising opportunities for people of color

July 23, 2014

Dunkin' Brands has announced a partnership with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to increase African-American participation in…

How two QSRs leverage Walmart locations for brand exposure

Walmart customers are similar to Checkers and Philly Pretzel Factory customers in their quest for value, speed and convenience.

Rita’s Italian Ice plans expansion in New Mexico market

July 22, 2014

Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded franchise and area development agreements for New Mexico and three cities in southern Colorado – Durango, Pagosa Springs and…

Restaurant recruiting firm launches regional development franchising program

July 21, 2014

Patrice & Associates, a nationwide recruiting firm specializing in the restaurant industry, has introduced a regional development franchising program.

Erbert & Gerbert's plants flag on Indiana U. campus

July 21, 2014

Erbert & Gerbert’s Bistro is opening three new locations on Indiana University’s Bloomington campus, including at the Gresham Dining Hall in Foster…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY expanding throughout UAE

July 21, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies, signed a new master franchise deal with Dubai-based company, The Luxury…

Menchie's opens stores in Canada, Connecticut

July 21, 2014

Menchie's marked the opening of two stores recently, one in Canada and one in Connecticut. The Canadian store opened in Georgetown, Ontario, and marked the…

Taco Bell breakfast generating up to $120K in incremental sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

In less than six months, the brand's breakfast business is above breakeven and is about 7 percent of the menu mix.

Villa Enterprises opens Food Hall by Villa at shopping outlet

July 18, 2014

Six of Villa Enterprises’ brands are now open at the Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets in Virginia, as part of the Food Hall by Villa. The concepts include Villa…

Jack in the Box Franchise Association honors multiunit owners

July 18, 2014

The National Jack in the Box Franchise Association held its 2014 Conference and Tradeshow recently in Whistler, British Columbia, with the theme: "Partnering…

Burger King’s largest franchisee adds to portfolio

July 17, 2014

Carrols Restaurant Group today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 21 Burger King restaurants from Kessler Group Inc. The…

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s brands name new international boss

July 17, 2014

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has announced the promotion of Ned Lyerly to president of its international division.

Multiunit franchisee growth outpacing restaurant industry growth

July 16, 2014

According to new data from the Restaurant Finance Monitor’s annual "Monitor 200" ranking, the 200 largest restaurant franchisees in the country saw their total…

NPC completes purchase of 56 Wendy’s restaurants

July 16, 2014

NPC International Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 56 Wendy’s restaurants for $57.1 million, plus amounts for working capital…

Will Chick-fil-A’s sales outpace the Golden Arches?

July 16, 2014

Could McDonald’s sales be outpaced by a privately-held chicken concept that isn’t even open on Sundays? One Wall Street analyst thinks it’s certainly possible…

Burger King's BK Delivers expands into four metro markets

July 15, 2014

Burger King announced today it has expanded its BK Delivers program into four new markets, including Atlanta, Kansas City, Mo., Fresno, Calif., and Montgomery…

Rita’s headed to Northern Cali with largest franchise agreement ever

July 15, 2014

Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded its largest franchise area development agreement ever to East Bay Ice Empire Inc., an investment group led by Northern…

Carvel plans 20 new units this year

July 14, 2014

Carvel will mark National Ice Cream Day July 20 with a promotion that pays homage to its 80th anniversary – guests can order a junior cup or cone on that day…

McDonald’s largest franchisee named a ‘best place to work’

July 10, 2014

Arcos Dorados, McDonald’s largest franchisee with more than 2,000 restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean, has been ranked No. 4 on the “best places to…

Chicago Mayor pushes for $13 minimum wage

July 10, 2014

Earlier this week, a task force appointed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel released a recommendation that the city’s minimum wage be raised to $13 an hour by the…