KFC Canada to re-launch the Double Down

May 24, 2011

KFC's Double Down is ready to make a comeback in the Canadian market. The controversial sandwich made its debut for a limited time in the fall of 2010, and…

Subway to open 2,000 stores, looking for franchisees

May 23, 2011

According to a company press release, Subway restaurant chain plans to open 2,000 stores in North America in 2011.

Del Taco taps Boefly to assist with bank financing

May 19, 2011

Del Taco has selected BoeFly, an online marketplace connecting lenders with business borrowers, to assist its franchisees in obtaining bank financing.

Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee sued for tips policy

May 18, 2011

Scrivanos Group, a North Reading, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts franchisee with more than 125 units throughout New England, has been sued by an employee for…

Jack in the Box implements real estate management software

May 18, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. has implemented Lx Retail from Lucernex Technologies to help manage the chain's real estate portfolio. The web-based product suite covers…

Krispy Kreme franchisee taps DTT Surveillance

May 18, 2011

Great Circle Family Foods LLC, a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchisee, has selected DTT Surveillance for its surveillance and loss prevention services.

Jack in the Box profits drop, Qdoba up

May 18, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc.'s second quarter '11 earnings yielded a big drop in net earnings from the same period last year, from $6.8 million compared to $17.…

TCBY revamps website to complement new brand design

May 17, 2011

TCBY introduced a new self-serve store model and brand identity last year and now the frozen yogurt chain has launched a new website to go along with these…

Dunkin’ Donuts grows its Wisconsin footprint

May 17, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Travel Mart Inc. for six new restaurants in Wausau, Wisc. The first restaurant will…

Cold Stone opens 100th Canadian unit

May 16, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery opened the doors to its 100th location in Canada this week, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The unit is cobranded with Tim Hortons.

Healthy Fast Food changes name to U-Swirl

May 16, 2011

Healthy Fast Food Inc. today announced it has a new company name, U-Swirl Inc. With more than 50 franchises sold via area development agreements, U-Swirl Inc.

Dunkin’ Donuts continues UAE growth

May 15, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has opened its 63rd location in the United Arab Emirates. The newest unit is in the Dubai Festival Centre and includes the chain's signature…

Teriyaki Experience expands in California

May 15, 2011

Teriyaki Experience is expanding its Asian-inspired cuisine into Fairfield, Calif., with the opening of its newest restaurant location in the Westfield Solano…

New concept launch: From ideation to franchising

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Fledgling concept creators discuss challenges, offer tips in starting a restaurant business from scratch.

Boardwalk expansion continues into North Carolina

May 12, 2011

This has been an exceptionally busy spring for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries. The chain has solidified development deals in Alabama, Washington, Oregon and…

Brazil Fast Food Corp. Q1 sales jump 15 percent

May 12, 2011

Brazil Fast Food Corp., a Yum! Brands franchisee and the second largest quick-service restaurant chain in Brazil, has announced financial results for the first…

A&W ramps up growth in Thailand

May 12, 2011

A&W Restaurants has set ambitious expansion plans throughout Thailand and Malaysia, aiming to open 100 outlets in four years under the direction of…

Jubilant Foodworks’ profit surges, plans Dunkin’ and Domino’s growth

May 12, 2011

Jubilant Foodworks just announced a net profit growth of 86 percent year-over-year. The company's net sales were up 56 percent from last year, and same-store…

Yum! sets $586MM offer for China’s Little Sheep

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

May 12, 2011

Yum! Brands' footprint in China is about to get even bigger. The company announced today that it has offered to buy China's Little Sheep for $586 million…

In-N-Out opens in Texas to fanfare, welcomed by Whataburger

May 11, 2011

California's iconic In-N-Out Burger opened two units in Texas Wednesday, generating overnight campers, long lines, police protection and even some tears of joy.