IFA's VetFran partners with VA Business Accelerator program

February 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association's VetFran initiative has partnered with The Department of Veterans Affairs' VA Business Accelerator program to ensure…

Quiznos' international franchisee marks 100th restaurant milestone

February 27, 2013

QSR International recently celebrated the opening of its 100th Quiznos restaurant, located in the new Paseo San Francisco Shopping Center in Quito, Ecuador.

Church's Chicken plans Ukrainian presence

February 26, 2013

Texas Chicken, the international brand of Church's Chicken, is planning to open two restaurants in Kyiv, Ukraine, in March.

McDonald's plans 150 franchised units in Russia in next three years

February 22, 2013

McDonald's plans to expand its footprint in Russia through franchising. Its initial franchisee in the market, Rosinter, plans to open its first restaurants in…

Dunkin' Brands names development, consumer insight and talent management leaders

February 22, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed three new vice presidents to its management team. Brian…

Manufacturer releases financing options to spur froyo franchise growth

February 21, 2013

Donper America has new flexible financing options designed to assist frozen yogurt franchise companies grow and expand their brands, Scott Amico, vice…

Taco Bueno adds sports arena location to portfolio

February 21, 2013

Two Taco Bueno concession stands opened for business this week inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, just in time for an NBA game between the Dallas…

Report: Indian QSR market expected to grow 30% by 2015

A younger population, higher rate of urbanization, larger disposable incomes, higher protein consumption, increased participation of women in the workforce…

IFA names QSR executive as new chairman

February 20, 2013

Steve Romaniello, CFE, chairman of FOCUS Brands and managing director of Roark Capital Group in Atlanta, has been named the new chairman of the International…

Franchising industry shows improvement in January

February 20, 2013

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the U.S. franchising industry, increased by 0.7 percent in January as nearly all…

Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year

February 19, 2013

The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…

Wisconsin franchisees recognized by Culver's

February 14, 2013

John and Lori Faber, owners of the Culver's restaurant at 430 E. Verona Ave. in Verona, Wisc., are the recipients of the 2013 GM Culver Award. The award, named…

Subway franchise group elects new board officers

February 13, 2013

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees has elected its board officers for 2013. They include:

Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation

February 12, 2013

The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…

Yum! Brands plans expansion in Russia

February 11, 2013

Yum! Restaurants International's Oleg Pisklov said today that the company plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants in 2013 in Russia and other Commonwealth…

NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012

February 7, 2013

The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…

Subway hones entrepreneurial skills through new virtual program

February 6, 2013

The concept is aimed at providing business lessons and possible opportunities to young would-be franchisees.

Jersey Mike's Subs makes its Oregon debut

February 6, 2013

Jersey Mike's Subs today opened its first restaurant in the state of Oregon -- its 33rd market -- in Portland. The new restaurant is located in Cascade…

Dunkin' Donuts targets New Orleans

February 6, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with two franchise groups to develop 11 new restaurants throughout New Orleans within the…

Yum! Brands: 'We underestimated China chicken supply investigation'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC's U.S. sales all finished the year on an upswing; Taco Bell will launch Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos in March.