Popeyes announces SoCal expansion

October 16, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., has announced the launch of an aggressive growth plan to increase its presence throughout…

Krispy Kreme outlines UK growth plan

October 16, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has signed a new development agreement with its franchisee in the United Kingdom, Krispy Kreme UK Ltd. As part of that…

Del Taco sells six units to franchisee

October 13, 2011

Del Taco has sold its remaining six Phoenix restaurants to Desert Taco, its largest franchisee in Arizona.

Technomic develops newsletter for international growth markets

October 13, 2011

Food and beverage industry research firm Technomic has created a new newsletter, BRIC, which focuses on the growing international markets of Brazil, Russia…

Seeding a Market: QSRs Support Franchisee Growth in New Markets

QSRs are laying the foundation for future franchise expansion by launching company-owned stores in new markets.

What’s the hottest segment of the restaurant industry? Fast casual. [Infographic]

by Valerie Killifer — Editor, FastCasual.com

Since the economic downturn, the fast casual segment has led the restaurant industry in both sales and unit growth. And it continues to outperform on both…

Carl's Jr. marks Texas milestone

October 10, 2011

Carl's Jr. will open its 50th restaurant in Texas this week and is celebrating with a series of free burger events.

Tim Hortons plants flag in Middle East

October 5, 2011

Less than a month after opening a unit in Dubai, its first outside of North America, Tim Hortons has put plans into place for a much larger footprint in the…

Yum! Brands lifted again by China

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

October 4, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced its third quarter 2011 results for the period ended Sept. 3, including an operating profit growth of 7 percent in China and …

Subway opens more than 400 locations in August, September

October 2, 2011

Throughout August and September, the Subway restaurant chain opened more than 400 new locations in 44 countries, 36 states and seven Canadian provinces.

Quiznos expansion strategy focuses on c-stores

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Locations are attractive for franchisees, offering menu flexibility and pre-existing infrastructure.

Quiznos announces partnership with Meijer

September 28, 2011

Quiznos has announced a relationship with Meijer, a Great Lakes region supercenter chain and grocery retailer based in Michigan.

Cold Stone Creamery plans to enter Australian market

September 28, 2011

Arizona-based Cold Stone Creamery is actively seeking an Australian-based franchise partner to launch the brand in that country. According to…

Wendy's settles toaster lawsuit with franchisee

September 27, 2011

Wendy's has settled a lawsuit filed this summer against its largest franchise group, WendPartners. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Great American Patriot Program extended

September 27, 2011

Due to increasing interest from potential franchisees, GFG Management LLC has added new October online presentation dates to help veterans learn more about the…

New Zealand Taco Bell trial put on hold

September 21, 2011

In June, a New Zealand newspaper reported that Restaurant Brands was launching a pilot Taco Bell in Auckland.

Sold: Yum! Brands finds buyers for Long John Silver's, A&W

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

September 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to sell Long John Silver's Inc. and A&W Restaurants Inc. to two separate buyers…

Jack in the Box franchisee gets funding for growth

September 20, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $13.2 million to J&D Restaurant Group Inc. for the purchase of 37 Jack in the Box units throughout Central and East…

SSP America debuts new mobile brand

September 13, 2011

SSP America, a foodservice operator in travel locations such as airports and shopping malls throughout the country, is adding a food truck to its portfolio.

Dunkin' Donuts searching for franchisees to expand westward

September 8, 2011

Less than two months after going public, Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its footprint in various markets west of the Mississippi River. Specifically, the company…