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TCBY plans franchisee training center, smoothie launch
November 30, 2012
TCBY has announced plans to open a new flagship store in Broomfield, Colo., which will also serve as the company's training center for its domestic and…
read nowMuslim group asks Subway to apologize for Louisiana incident
November 30, 2012
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, is calling on the Subway restaurant chain to…
read nowJersey Mike's opens in historic Philadelphia Amtrak station
November 29, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs has opened in Downtown Philadelphia in Amtrak's 30th Street Station at 2955 Market St. The new unit is operated by The Grove Inc. and is in…
read nowJack in the Box refranchises 42 restaurants
November 28, 2012
Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of two refranchising transactions that were included in the company's fourth quarter operating results, announced on…
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Rita's Italian Ice awarded exclusive rights at NJ's Prudential Center
November 27, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice announced today that it has been awarded exclusive rights to serve its offerings at the Prudential Center, a state-of-the-art sports and…
read nowKFC introduces cookies as part of new Festive Feast meal
November 27, 2012
KFC is baking up its own chocolate chip cookies now as part of its new Festive Feast eight-piece meal.
read nowMcDonald's eyes Baltic markets for growth
November 26, 2012
McDonald's is expanding its footprint in the Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, according to a story in Bloomberg that was originally reported…
read nowRoy Rogers breaks sales record in return to Maryland market
November 26, 2012
Roy Rogers Restaurants announced its return to La Plata, Md., with a new franchise restaurant in Charles County. According to the company, the new unit was…
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Jack in the Box turns in strongest sales year since 2007
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Operational improvements contributed to sales increases.
read nowWhite Castle expands sandwich concept
November 21, 2012
White Castle has opened the second co-branded location featuring its fledgling sandwich concept, Deckers. The location opened this week in Louisville, Ky., and…
read nowFranchise sector experiences modest growth
November 21, 2012
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchise sector, showed a slight gain of 0.3 percent in October, the International…
read nowSarku Japan continues major NYC expansion
November 20, 2012
Sarku Japan is expanding its quick-service footprint in New York City with a new opening on 125th Street in Harlem. Other locations are planned for Queens…
read nowPopeyes completes acquisition of 27 restaurants
November 19, 2012
AFC Enterprises Inc. announced the completion of its planned $13.8 million acquisition of 27 restaurants in Minnesota and California.
read nowTaco Cabana sells New Mexico units to franchisee
November 16, 2012
Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc., has sold its two company-owned Albuquerque, N.M., locations to its local franchisee Mel Sloan.
read nowDunkin' Donuts adding 10 units in Michigan
November 15, 2012
Just one day after announcing a multiunit agreement in the Wisconsin market, Dunkin' Donuts has also signed a multiunit development agreement for 10 new units…
read nowSeattle's Best unveils drive-thru store model
November 15, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has introduced a new store design that features drive-thru and walk-up only.
read nowSacramento restaurateur buys 42 Arby's locations
November 14, 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced the sale of 42 company-owned locations and development rights in Seattle, Wash., and Portland, Ore., to restaurateur…
read nowDunkin's chief global strategy officer steps down after six months
November 14, 2012
Neil Moses, chief global strategy officer of Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., has announced that he is stepping down, according to the Boston Herald. He will serve…
read nowFro.Zen.Yo introduces new website
November 13, 2012
Fro.Zen.Yo self-serve frozen yogurt has introduced a new website, frozenyo.com, which includes franchising information, new products, company news and more.
read nowPizza Hut testing standalone WingStreet concept
November 13, 2012
Pizza Hut's co-branded WingStreet concept, featuring chicken wings and sauces, is about to fly solo.
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