Franchising News & Media
New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…
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Chinese consumers warming up to coffee trend
December 21, 2012
New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.
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Fiscal Cliff stagnation holding back pace of franchise growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
According to a franchise business leader survey, 31 percent of franchisees and 20 percent of franchisors plan to cut jobs to get under the Affordable Care…
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Restaurant brands rank high on Entrepreneur's 2013 franchise list
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The results of this year's list show that franchising is on the upswing after several tough years.
read nowTCBY adds Detroit as a priority market
December 18, 2012
After exceeding its expansion goals for 2012, TCBY is now planning its growth strategy for 2013, which now includes the Detroit area as a priority market. TCBY…
read nowSurvey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013
December 17, 2012
A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…
read nowMcDonald's memos suggest franchisees stay open on Christmas
December 17, 2012
Two internal McDonald's memos have been obtained by Ad Age outlining the company's push to keep franchised units open on Christmas Day to help lift December…
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What to expect in the quick-service segment in 2013
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mobile initiatives will pick up in the New Year, and so will competition from other segments.
read nowJersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska
December 13, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…
read nowBurger King plans aggressive expansion in Mexico
December 13, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. have signed a joint venture which will significantly expand the brand's presence in Mexico.
read nowCinnabon marks 1,000th location milestone
December 12, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. opened its 1,000th bakery this week at the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. The company's first bakery also opened in Washington State, in the…
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Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.
read nowCulver's plans to enter Florida market in 2013
December 10, 2012
Culver's announced today that it will enter the Florida market in 2013, with at least three restaurants planned in the Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota areas.
read nowFranchisees mull hiring freezes if tax rates aren't extended
December 10, 2012
According to a new survey of franchisees and franchisors, franchise business growth could grind to a halt if the current tax rates aren't extended beyond their…
read nowKrispy Kreme marks 500th international location
December 7, 2012
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation will celebrate its 500th international store opening this weekend in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Since opening its first…
read nowRita's Italian Ice plans 80 units in Canada
December 7, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has awarded a master franchise agreement for all of Canada to Canada Water Ice Company Ltd. of Calgary, Alberta.
read nowBojangles' franchisee marks 25th restaurant milestone
December 4, 2012
BOJ of WNC LLC, a 13-year Bojangles Restaurant operator, has opened its 25th restaurant. The new unit is located in Arden, N.C.
read nowFranchise Association adds real estate matchmaking portal
December 4, 2012
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have launched a new online matchmaking portal designed…
read nowDunkin' Donuts signs QB Colt McCoy as multiunit franchisee
December 3, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with new franchise group, Coffee Action West LLC, for 21 traditional…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans 12 airport locations in 2013
November 30, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has 12 new airport locations planned for 2013, including the brand's debut at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New…
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