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Burger King beginning to see turnaround effects
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
December was a strong month for the chain, buoyed by the launch of soft serve ice cream, new french fries and the BK Crown Program geared toward kids.
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Baskin-Robbins eyeing California expansion
March 15, 2012
Baskin-Robbins is seeking franchisees in the San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., areas as it expands its footprint throughout the next several years.
read nowTCBY plans 200-store Texas expansion
March 15, 2012
TCBY is expanding its footprint in Texas and is hosting a franchise event to celebrate the opening of its newest self-serve location.
read nowBaskin-Robbins targets Canada for expansion
March 13, 2012
Baskin-Robbins is expanding its franchise locations across Canada with an initial focus on Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
read nowPopeyes, Domino's operator adds Golden Corral to portfolio
March 13, 2012
Frisch's Restaurants Inc. announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with NRD Holdings LLC (NRD) for the sale of substantially all of its…
read nowFlavor Flav opens House of Flavor QSR in Vegas
March 12, 2012
Rapper and reality TV star Flavor Flav will open his House of Flavor on March 15 in Las Vegas.
read nowRestaurant unit count drops in fall 2011
March 12, 2012
The total U.S. restaurant unit count dropped from 587,335 in Fall 2010 to 580,852 in Fall 2011, mostly due to independent restaurant closings. The data…
read nowDunkin' Donuts introduces St. Patrick's Day offerings
March 12, 2012
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, Dunkin' Donuts has rolled out a new Lucky Mint Donut and Green Shamrock Donut. The Lucky Mint is a glazed chocolate cake…
read nowFro.Zen.Yo adds eight stores in DC region
March 9, 2012
Fro.zen.yo has announced that eight new stores will be developed in the Washington D.C., metropolitan region.
read nowNew Whataburger unit part of San Antonio revitalization
March 9, 2012
A ribbon cutting ceremony is being held March 9 to celebrate the newest Whataburger restaurant in its hometown of San Antonio, Texas.
read nowKrispy Kreme UK creates new recruitment process
March 9, 2012
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has announced details of a new UK recruitment operation that will involve a comprehensive selection and assessment process.
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Popeyes to accelerate unit reimaging
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Company adds leadership development to strategic plan.
read nowGlobal Franchise Group names new development officer
March 8, 2012
John Barber has been named as the new chief development officer for Global Franchise Group, parent company of Great American Cookies, Marble Slap Creamery…
read nowDairy Queen adds 34 new markets in 2011
March 8, 2012
International Dairy Queen Inc., part of Berkshire Hathaway, opened 272 new DQ Grill & Chill, Dairy Queen, DQ Orange Julius and Orange Julius locations in…
read nowBritish responding favorably to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
March 7, 2012
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is making quite a splash in the UK, turning in a 26 percent jump in revenues this year.
read nowTim Hortons plans continued North American expansion
March 7, 2012
There are currently 3,295 Tim Hortons locations in Canada, and 714 in the U.S. Paul House, executive chairman, CEO and president, told attendees at the Raymond…
read nowBojangles' celebrates new Alabama location
March 7, 2012
New Generation Foods LLC celebrated the opening of Huntsville, Ala.'s new Bojangles' unit, located on North Memorial Parkway, with a $25 gift card giveaway…
read nowDunkin' Brands signs marketing deal with LeBron James for China expansion
March 6, 2012
As Dunkin' Brands plans to expand its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins' footprints in China by 100 stores in the next few years, the company is betting on NBA…
read nowChurch's Chicken adds two SVPs to support global expansion
March 6, 2012
Church's Chicken CEO Jim Hyatt announced the appointments of Michael Mader, senior vice president, Global Strategy, Planning and Alliances, and John (Barry…
read nowJack in the Box franchisee receives funding to refinance debt
March 6, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided a $91 million senior agented credit facility to JIB Management Inc., a Jack in the Box and Denny's franchise company…
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