TCBY dives into retail with pre-packaged frozen yogurt launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Agreement deal includes 3,000 Wal-Mart locations.

Australian millionaire sues Yum! Brands for blocking franchise sale

March 21, 2012

Jack Cowin, an Australian millionaire who made his money in the quick-service industry, has sued Yum! Brands for blocking his attempts to sell the franchise…

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Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.

Flying Biscuit testing quick-service menu

March 19, 2012

The Flying Biscuit Café has launched a new quick-service menu to provide guests with alternative time-saving options.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches new drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also offering fresh-baked muffins, cookies, multigrain bars, breakfast sandwiches and snack items.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands into Oregon

March 19, 2012

Lucky Patel, master developer for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, has started his expansion in Oregon, recently bringing on board new franchisees, business…

Burger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money

March 16, 2012

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…

KFC brings 'So Good' tagline to India

March 16, 2012

KFC introduced its "So Good" global tagline in the spring of 2010. It was the company's fifth marketing shift in a short time, but it seems to be sticking…

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.

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.

TCBY 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.

Baskin-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.

Popeyes, 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…

Flavor 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.

Restaurant 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…

Dunkin' 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…

Fro.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.

New 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.