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Krispy Kreme plans expansion in Washington state
June 11, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest domestic franchisee, CMC&A Foods LLC, for the development of three Krispy Kreme doughnut…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts to open traditional locations in California months ahead of schedule
June 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company has filed permits to open its first traditional restaurants in California. The new restaurants are planned for…
read nowUK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory
June 10, 2014
The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…
read nowCarvel Ice Cream makes its debut in Boston
June 10, 2014
Carvel has opened in Boston’s South Station, its first location in Beantown. To celebrate the grand opening in the historic train station, Carvel will offer…
read nowJack in the Box raises $325K for charity partner
June 10, 2014
The Jack in the Box Foundation raised $325,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters, its primary charitable partner since 1998. Monies for the donation were raised…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café by Chip expands new kiosk concept
June 6, 2014
Shoppers at the Galleria Dallas can now get a double dose of their favorite sweets with today’s opening of its second Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip. A grand…
read nowSonic plans to extend Raleigh-Durham presence
June 5, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has signed a new franchise agreement that will bring five new drive-ins to the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., market throughout the next five years…
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Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.
read nowSeattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue
June 3, 2014
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…
read nowDoc Popcorn enters Asian market with first Japan unit
June 3, 2014
Doc Popcorn opened its first location in Japan on May 31. Nearly three months after the master franchise agreement with FS Planning was finalized, the first of…
read nowDunkin' Donuts continues expansion in the hotel sector
June 2, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is continuing its expansion in the lodging market with its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Mass. This is the fourth…
read nowJack in the Box franchisees donate $25K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 2, 2014
National Jack in the Box Franchise Association will join the Jack in the Box Foundation as co-title sponsor for the 24th Annual Jack in the Box Charity Golf…
read nowDairy Queen takes Manhattan
May 30, 2014
Dairy Queen made its official debut in Manhattan Thursday, with its new location at 54 West 14th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues.
read nowPopeyes continues to gain QSR market share
May 29, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has turned in another quarter of above-average same-store sales increases, at 4.3 percent domestically, and 5.8 percent…
read nowMcDonald's plans to return at least $18B to shareholders
May 29, 2014
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson announced Wednesday that the company plans to return $18 billion to $20 billion to shareholders between 2014 and 2016, through a…
read nowPopeyes’ franchisee turns in record $703K for MDA fundraiser
May 28, 2014
Sailormen Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that their 2014 “Appetite for a Cure” program and the annual…
read nowCaptain D’s plans corporate locations for first time in 7 years
May 28, 2014
On the heels of its record-breaking 2013, Captain D’s is planning a new growth strategy to increase the number of company-owned locations. According to a news…
read nowWendy's franchisee provided with $35.5M credit facility for refinancing efforts
May 27, 2014
GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided $35.5 million in senior debt to Valenti Mid-South Management LLC, a Wendy’s…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans Toronto growth spurt
May 27, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Toronto market.
read nowVilla Enterprises brings family of restaurants to New Orleans’ Riverwalk
May 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has announced that four of its restaurant concepts – Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South…
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