Dairy Queen adds Saudi Arabia to international portfolio

June 14, 2010

Dairy Queen has signed an agreement with franchisee Al Safwa Food Group to open multiple locations in Saudi Arabia. The move into Saudi Arabia marks the 17th…

Checkers beefs up development team to support expansion plans

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June 14, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has added several new members to its business development team in order to execute its aggressive nationwide expansion strategy.

First GAC, Pretzelmaker stand-alone retail kiosks open

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June 14, 2010

The first stand-alone retail vending kiosks for Great American Cookies and Pretzelmaker have opened in Destin, Fla. Both brands are managed by NexCen Franchise…

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

People Report: Engage employees now or lose them

The People Report Summer Camp Conference focused on strategies and tools to help operators retain their top employees.

Hardee's franchisee inspires Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders launch

June 8, 2010

Hardee's has rolled out its new Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders. An offering worthy of the chain's handmade heritage, the tenders are made with all-white-meat…

Hardee's franchisee inspires Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders launch

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June 8, 2010

Hardee's has rolled out its new Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders. An offering worthy of the chain's handmade heritage, the tenders are made with all-white-meat…

Arby's to add 100 units in Turkey

June 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has signed a major development agreement with Tab Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to open at least 100 Arby's restaurants in Turkey…

GE Capital finances 21-unit Jack in the Box refranchising

June 2, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance is providing $23.5 million in financing to multi-brand franchisee MarLu, a multi-concept franchisee group and management company…

Arby's to add 100 units in Turkey

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June 2, 2010

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., has signed a major development agreement with Tab Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. to open at least 100 Arby's restaurants in Turkey…

GE Capital finances 21-unit Jack in the Box refranchising

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June 2, 2010

GE Capital, Franchise Finance is providing $23.5 million in financing to multi-brand franchisee MarLu, a multi-concept franchisee group and management company…

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Carl's Jr. enters Vietnam

May 31, 2010

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the first major Western quick-service hamburger chain to open in the market. The…

Taco Bell to open first store in UK

May 27, 2010

Taco Bell will open its first store in the United Kingdom in June at the Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, reports The Independent.   From the story: Nick…

Taco Bell to open first store in UK

May 27, 2010

Taco Bell will open its first store in the United Kingdom in June at the Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, reports The Independent.   From the story: Nick…

Popeyes keeps lead in QSR chicken category

May 26, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen continues to outpace the quick-serve chicken category as it focuses on improving operations, product innovation and smarter growth…

TCBY names store giveaway winner

May 26, 2010

TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt brand, has announced the winner of its "This Could Be Yours, The Great TCBY Store Giveaway." Following a highly competitive…

Popeyes keeps lead in QSR chicken category

May 26, 2010

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen continues to outpace the quick-serve chicken category as it focuses on improving operations, product innovation and smarter growth…

TCBY names store giveaway winner

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May 26, 2010

TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt brand, has announced the winner of its "This Could Be Yours, The Great TCBY Store Giveaway." Following a highly competitive…

NRA: Planet Retail session offers case studies for international expansion

Identify growing markets that are unsaturated, panelists said — then learn from leading QSR wins and losses.