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Franchise 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.
read nowTim Hortons opens in 2nd Middle East market
November 12, 2012
Tim Hortons has opened its first restaurant in the Sultanate of Oman, making it the second market in the Gulf Cooperation Council to welcome the brand. The…
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Popeyes continues to gain market share in QSR space
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The chain turned in a 6.8 percent increase in same-store sales during Q3.
read nowDunkin' Donuts expands self-serve model in South Carolina
November 8, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that existing franchisee George Ross, chief executive of Coastal Franchising LLC, has partnered with Hess Corporation to own and…
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Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.
read nowTCBY focused on Houston as priority market
November 7, 2012
Having already exceeded 2012 franchise growth expectations behind its new self-serve operating model, TCBY is now focusing on key markets across the U.S. for…
read nowFranchisee acquires 120 KFCs from Yum! Brands
November 7, 2012
Dallas-based Mitra QSR KNE LLC and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund LLC, recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the…
read nowTraffic, ticket growth reported by Burger King franchisee
November 7, 2012
New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group Inc. announced its Q3 results ended Sept. 30, which included an 87.1 percent jump in restaurant sales, lifted by its…
read nowVilla Enterprises plants flag in Egypt
November 7, 2012
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. has opened Villa Italian Kitchen and Bananas units at the American University (AUC) in Cairo, Egypt. These locations…
read nowLYFE Kitchen adds former White House Chief of Staff to board
November 6, 2012
LYFE Kitchen has added The Honorable William Daley as its newest member of the board of directors.
read nowCulver's lands on the East Coast
November 6, 2012
Wisconsin-based Culver's made its debut on the East Coast with the opening of its 470th restaurant in Greenville, S.C., Nov. 5.
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