Franchising News & Media
McDonald's plans Canadian expansion, retail coffee launch
October 26, 2012
McDonald's plans to add 30 new restaurants in Canada by the end of this year, adding to its current footprint of about 1,400 units in the country.
read nowBojangles' names franchise business consultant
October 25, 2012
Bojangles' has promoted Bob Burgoyne to franchise business consultant. In this role, he will oversee the work done for the company with its franchise groups in…
read nowYogurtland makes its New York City debut
October 24, 2012
Yogurtland has opened its first New York City location, on 1st Avenue near East 68th.
read nowVilla Enterprises secures $15M to fund acquisitions
October 24, 2012
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. announced that it closed a seven-year, $15 million credit facility with Capital One Bank.
read nowChurch's Chicken's franchise association re-elects president
October 24, 2012
Church's Independent Franchise Association (CIFA), an organization that represents domestic and international franchisees in the Church's Chicken system…
read nowBojangles' secures $200M for expansion efforts
October 24, 2012
Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. announced a refinancing of its $200 million senior debt facility, which is expected to significantly lower its borrowing costs.
read nowBurger King plans expansion in Colombia, Siberia
October 24, 2012
Burger King Worldwide today announced an exclusive restaurant development agreement with Fondo Escala Capital and Promotora to further develop brand in…
read nowFormer Arby's CEO becomes Burger King franchisee
October 23, 2012
Burger King Worldwide today announced the refranchising of 42 company-owned restaurants in the metro-Atlanta area to GPS Hospitality, which is operated by Tom…
read nowKrystal marks 80th anniversary with 25-cent burgers
October 23, 2012
The Krystal Company will kick off its 80th anniversary Oct. 24 with parties at its 350 restaurants throughout the Southeast. On that day, from 11 a.m. to …
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Technology, value emerge as McDonald's priorities in tight market
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO discusses Q3's soft sales and customer service initiatives, including a greater focus on mobile initiatives.
read nowSubway plans 700 India units in five years
October 22, 2012
Subway, the largest restaurant chain in the world, is looking to expand its footprint in India with a goal of opening 150 new units there by the end of 2014.
read nowDunkin' Donuts growing footprint in Utah
October 19, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts LLC for 16 new restaurants in…
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Sonic gets a sales bump from multiple daypart promotions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The chain's product pipeline in 2013 will include unique products that will be featured through a national campaign.
read nowPopeyes purchases other brand's restaurants for franchise leasing
October 17, 2012
AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 28 restaurants in Minnesota…
read nowQuiznos adds two C-level execs to management team
October 16, 2012
Quiznos today announced the appointment of John Coletta as chief financial officer and James Lyons as chief operating officer.
read nowCousins Subs marks new opening with year-long giveaway
October 16, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs announced the opening of its third Greater Phoenix area location this year, scheduled for Nov. 1. In celebration of Cousins Subs…
read nowNew Bojangles franchisee opens first unit
October 16, 2012
BoCo LLC is opening its first Bojangles' restaurant today in Robbinsville, N.C.
read nowRita's Italian Ice opens West Coast office to support California growth
October 15, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has awarded an area franchise development agreement for Orange County, California, to Reggie Scales who plans to develop 40 outlets for the…
read nowLYFE Kitchen plans second restaurant in SoCal
October 12, 2012
LYFE Kitchen has announced that it will open its second restaurant in Culver City, Calif., in January 2013. One year after its 2011 launch in Palo Alto…
read nowCheba Hut collecting food donations for re-opening celebration
October 11, 2012
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs is reopening in Flagstaff, Ariz., Oct. 13, near Northern Arizona University. This Cheba Hut has been temporarily closed since April…
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