Sonic’s daypart, product strategies drive 5.3% lift in sales

June 24, 2014

Sonic Corp. turned in a 5.3 percent systemwide increase in same-store sales during Q3. Results were announced Monday and also included:

Auntie Anne’s franchisee develops pizza concept

June 24, 2014

Auntie Anne’s largest franchisee has created a new pizza concept called Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizzas. According to Brandenton.com, the concept will debut…

Maui Wowi CEO: Sky's the limit for brand's growth

The coffee/specialty beverage brand just launched an online store for guests who want to have its products shipped to them.

Baskin-Robbins plans Crimea entry

June 20, 2014

Baskin-Robbins is reportedly planning to set up camp in the volatile region of Crimea this year. According to Itar-Tess, Angessa Osipova, Baskin-Robbins’ head…

Auntie Anne’s promotes real estate exec

June 20, 2014

Auntie Anne’s announced it has added Okey M. Reese to the executive team as VP of Real Estate. Reese has been with Auntie Anne’s since 2010.

Arby’s names Quiznos exec to lead development

June 20, 2014

Arby’s Restaurant Group has named James Lyons senior vice president of development. Lyons joins Arby’s just as the brand initiates a “major” remodeling and…

Franchise Assoc. CEO: Economy is on track to full recovery

June 20, 2014

Franchising growth is expected to grow significantly this year, according to new reports. FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than…

Burger King Canada franchisee continues expansion

June 20, 2014

New Brunswick-based BKR Management Inc. is hosting a grand opening celebration Sunday to mark its eighth Burger King restaurant in Atlantic Canada. The new…

Bruster's CEO talks about the brand's anniversary, growth and proprietary operating system

Sahene is also heading up a relatively new Philly Cheesesteak concept called Wit or Witout, which recently opened its third store and has sold its first two…

Auntie Anne’s SVP: Brands have to adapt to compete in marketplace

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The pretzel brand is set to significantly expand internationally, as well as in non-mall locations domestically, with its new store prototype.

Nestlé Toll House Café makes its debut in Arizona

June 18, 2014

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opened its first bakery café in Arizona Tuesday, in Glendale.

LYFE Kitchen launching first New York City restaurant

June 18, 2014

According to Grub Street, LYFE Kitchen is opening its first New York City location at 248 West 55th Street in October. A second New York location for the…

Jersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’

June 16, 2014

Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…

NPC International acquires 56 more Wendy's restaurants

June 16, 2014

NPC International Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Carlisle Corporation and its affiliates to acquire 56 Wendy's restaurants for $58.2 million, plus…

Virginia Bojangles' named top franchised unit

June 13, 2014

The Bojangles' restaurant in Rocky Mount, Va., has won first place in the company's ShowBo Awards. To earn the recognition, the restaurant was evaluated on…

Arby's launches 'major' brand revitalization initiative

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Arby's revitalization includes Brand Camp, where team members learn about the company's values and guest experience enhancements.

Franchise association files lawsuit against Seattle for $15 min. wage vote

June 12, 2014

The International Franchise Association and five franchisees filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday, seeking to block Seattle’s…

Poor sales force Long John Silver’s franchisee to close 16 stores

June 12, 2014

One Long John Silver’s franchisee suffered enough reputational damage from last year’s anti-transfat campaign that it is closing 16 of its 31 locations.

TCBY, Mrs. Fields plan 50 cobranded locations in Phoenix

June 12, 2014

Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced plans to develop at least 50 newly designed, cobranded Mrs.

Sloan’s Ice Cream to expand outside of Florida

June 11, 2014

South Florida-based Sloan’s Ice Cream announced plans to expand outside of Florida this fall for the first time with a new location in San Diego’s Westfield…