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Franchise growth expected to be flat for remainder of 2013
June 6, 2013
The franchise sector will continue to outperform the economy as a whole and grow at a slightly faster rate than other businesses, but the rate of growth…
read nowAuntie Anne's adds amusement parks to venue portfolio
June 5, 2013
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has added amusement parks to its nontraditional venue portfolio. This spring, the 25-year-old soft pretzel icon opened locations at…
read nowStrong sales performance readies Good Times for expansion
June 4, 2013
Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced this week that its same store-sales increased 16 percent in May, in addition to an increase of 5 percent in May of last…
read nowOperations, marketing lead to strong sales at Krispy Kreme
May 31, 2013
Krispy Kreme's first quarter was impressive — an 11.4 percent same-store sales increase at company stores, 11 percent revenue growth, a 33 percent profit jump…
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CEO: Popeyes' remodeling efforts contribute to positive guest experience
May 31, 2013
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen this week announced another strong quarter, including a system-wide sales increase of 10.2 percent.
read nowTaco John's aims to double store count
May 31, 2013
Taco John's International has named Shawn Eby as its new vice president of Operations. He joins the Wyoming-based QSR with 26 years of experience in the…
read nowPopeyes franchisee raises $670K to fight Musclar Dystrophy
May 31, 2013
The Sailormen Inc. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Golf Classic has raised more than $670,000 to help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and those affected…
read nowPollo Tropical debuts in India
May 30, 2013
Pollo Tropical has opened its 33rd internationally franchised location and its first restaurant in India. This marks the brand's first opening outside the…
read nowGood Times announces first Bad Daddy's franchisee
May 30, 2013
Less than two months after acquiring a stake in Bad Daddy's Franchise Development, Colorado-based QSR Good Times Restaurants Inc. has signed agreements for…
read nowDoc Popcorn grows nontraditional portfolio at Palace Entertainment venues
May 30, 2013
Doc Popcorn plans to open approximately 15 new locations in Palace Entertainment venues across the country. The announcement follows the launch of Doc…
read nowKFC plants flag in Mongolia
May 30, 2013
Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the grand opening of the first KFC in Mongolia by its international division, Yum! Restaurants International, in conjunction…
read nowJack in the Box refranchises 22 restaurants
May 29, 2013
Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of a refranchising transaction that was completed in February and included in the company's second quarter operating…
read nowCousins Subs promotes marketing exec, names new CFO
May 28, 2013
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has hired Jason Westhoff as chief financial officer for the corporation and its 140-store franchise system.
read nowZoyo Neighborhood Yogurt expands to Midwest
May 24, 2013
Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the opening of its first Midwest location in Warsaw, Ind. Operated…
read nowChinese QSR market to pass $280B by 2017
May 24, 2013
According to a new report released by market insight firm Mintel, China's quick-service and takeaway market is expected to reach RMB 1.8 trillion ($283.4B U.S.
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McDonald's defends nutritional options, children's marketing
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company plans between 1,500 and 1,600 new restaurants this year, most of which will open in new and emerging international markets.
read nowBK Delivery expands to Vegas, Sacramento
May 23, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has expanded its delivery service to the Las Vegas and Sacramento, Calif., markets. The BK Delivers program, which was first tested…
read nowFranchise business index shows consumer spending higher than expected
May 23, 2013
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchising industry, increased by 0.2 percent in April, boosted by improvements in…
read nowBruster's Real Ice Cream launches revitalization strategy
May 22, 2013
Frozen treat chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream is debuting a new, five-point strategy to reignite growth and attract new franchisees. Introduced at the National…
read nowTechnomic: Better foodservice growth expected in 2014
May 22, 2013
At a special session for its Foodservice Planning Program clients this week, Technomic shared its latest expectations for foodservice industry performance, by…
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