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McDonalds continues investment in India
December 5, 2010
McDonald’s will invest Rs350 crore – or about $78 million – in the Indian city of Ahmedabad throughout the next four years.
read nowRoom for dessert? BK launches Dessert Bar
December 5, 2010
A few months after announcing it was testing a Dessert Bar in London, Burger King’s new concept has officially opened in the city.
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A small world, after all: International QSR opens in Disney
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Pollo Campero teamed up with its Orlando franchisee Larry Levy to develop and launch Fresh-A-Peel, which features healthier menu options. Both brands are new…
read nowAuntie Anne's heads to Japan
December 2, 2010
There's a new twist to Tokyo's Ikebukuro train station. Auntie Anne's Pretzels recently opened at the location, under the operation of master franchisor AA…
read nowKrispy Kreme continues to rebound
December 1, 2010
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.’s revenues increased 7.9 percent for the third quarter 2011, ended October 31.
read nowPanda Express rolls out major growth plan
November 28, 2010
Just last year, foodservice industry consultant Technomic called the Asian quick-service segment “under-realized.” Most Asian food business comes from…
read nowSubway growth targets Saudi Arabia
November 28, 2010
Subway is spreading throughout Saudi Arabia, footlong by footlong. Shamel Food Company, master franchisee of the chain in the country, has opened nine new…
read nowJack in the Boxs 4Q affected by store closings
November 22, 2010
Jack in the Box Inc. reported results for its 4th quarter ended Oct. 3, with net earnings of $4 million, or 7 cents per diluted share.
read nowMcDonald's aggressive growth plan in China on track
November 21, 2010
Shortly after the start of 2010, McDonald's celebrated the opening of its first Hamburger University training center in mainland China. Coinciding with the…
read nowDel Taco takes on Texas
November 17, 2010
Del Taco has spread into the Dallas/Fort Worth area, with its first restaurant opening this week in Denton. The new unit features a contemporary aesthetic…
read nowContest winners bring TCBY back to Northwest Arkansas
November 14, 2010
TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, will boomerang back to Northwest Arkansas after a 10-year absence from the area. The company's "This Could Be Yours, The Great…
read nowYum! India to triple units
November 14, 2010
While China has been a strong growth market for Pizza Hut parent company Yum! Brands the last couple of years, India is quickly gaining speed. The Economic…
read nowKFC Japan tries to woo female consumers
November 10, 2010
Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Ltd. plans to add more stores -- as many as 100 in three years -- that offer healthier menu items.
read nowDespite strong 3Q, Tim Hortons plans to close 36 U.S. units
November 10, 2010
Tim Hortons Inc. reported a total revenue increase of 9.8 percent in the third quarter ended Oct. 3. Momentum came from a same-store sales increase of 4.…
read nowAFC Enterprises sales way up compared to last year
November 10, 2010
AFC Enterprises, franchisor and operator of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, reported an 8.2 percent system-wide sales increase for the third quarter ended Oct. 3.
read nowCity of Brotherly Love loves Krispy Kreme
November 8, 2010
Krispy Kreme has opened its first unit in Philadelphia. The new store, located in Fox Chase, features all of the Krispy Kreme classics, including the Original…
read nowArby's opens unit at Ft. Bliss
November 4, 2010
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, has opened its first Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) unit at Ft. Bliss, Texas.
read nowSubway honors employees at annual luncheon
November 2, 2010
Subway World Headquarters recently honored employees and executives at the company’s annual anniversary luncheon, which took place at Alderio's Restaurant in…
read nowQuiznos expands to Kuwait
November 2, 2010
Customers in Kuwait will now be able to enjoy Quiznos' toasty subs thanks to the company's latest master franchise agreement. Plans are calling for 15 new…
read nowKFC plans U.K., India expansion
November 1, 2010
KFC's global growth continues with plans to open almost 40 stores in the United Kingdom in 2011.
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