Smoothie King expands to the Cayman Islands

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April 11, 2010

Smoothie King has reached an agreement with BW Ventures LTD to develop multiple stores in the Cayman Islands within the next few years.   BW Ventures, operated…

Checkers names Maureen DiStefano director of franchise sales

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April 11, 2010

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has announced that Maureen DiStefano has joined the company as director of franchise sales and business recruitment. DiStefano…

NexCen Brands creates position to focus on non-traditional development

April 6, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Tony Valles to the newly created position of vice president of non-traditional development for NexCen…

NexCen Brands creates position to focus on non-traditional development

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April 6, 2010

NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Tony Valles to the newly created position of vice president of non-traditional development for NexCen…

Cinnabon: Innovation strengthens brand

QSRweb.com recently visited Cinnabon's headquarters to talk with president Gary Bales about how the mall-based brand is combating slumping retail traffic.

Cinnabon: Innovation strengthens brand

QSRweb.com recently visited Cinnabon's headquarters to talk with president Gary Bales about how the mall-based brand is combating slumping retail traffic.

Franchisee asks future guests to vote: Taco Bell or Pizza Hut?

April 4, 2010

Fugate Enterprises Inc., one of the top 10 franchisees of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has found a way to involve its future customers in the opening of its next…

Franchisee asks future guests to vote: Taco Bell or Pizza Hut?

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April 4, 2010

Fugate Enterprises Inc., one of the top 10 franchisees of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, has found a way to involve its future customers in the opening of its next…

New pasta QSR has long heritage behind it

Antonio D'Alelio has been wholesaling his mother's pasta for years. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express could make hers a household name.

New pasta QSR has long heritage behind it

Antonio D'Alelio has been wholesaling his mother's pasta for years. Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express could make hers a household name.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries signs Fla. master franchising deal

March 18, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a master franchising deal with Florida entrepreneur Irene Jung for 50-plus units throughout Florida. The…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries signs Fla. master franchising deal

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March 18, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has signed a master franchising deal with Florida entrepreneur Irene Jung for 50-plus units throughout Florida. The…

Snack-in-a-cup franchise ready to grow

March 17, 2010

The owner of a budding four-unit franchise is hoping to capitalize on consumers' love for portable food with a new mall-based concept called Cup It. The…

Snack-in-a-cup franchise ready to grow

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March 17, 2010

The owner of a budding four-unit franchise is hoping to capitalize on consumers' love for portable food with a new mall-based concept called Cup It. The…

Dunkin' franchise model evolution contributes to '09 growth

March 14, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts made significant inroads with its national expansion plan in 2009, as the company reports the opening of 351 net new locations worldwide and 13…

Dunkin' franchise model evolution contributes to '09 growth

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March 14, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts made significant inroads with its national expansion plan in 2009, as the company reports the opening of 351 net new locations worldwide and 13…

New hunting-themed QSR concept debuts

March 11, 2010

Hunt Club Subs N Grill, a new outdoor-themed quick-service restaurant franchise, opened its first restaurant on Jacksonville, Fla.'s, southside March 1. …

New hunting-themed QSR concept debuts

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March 11, 2010

Hunt Club Subs N Grill, a new outdoor-themed quick-service restaurant franchise, opened its first restaurant on Jacksonville, Fla.'s, southside March 1. …

Sonic Q2 comps impacted by weather, reduced consumer spending

March 10, 2010

The severe winter weather throughout the Central and Eastern United States has hurt already struggling quick-service brands. Earlier this week, Burger King…

Popeyes FY 09 comps outpace QSR industry

March 10, 2010

While a number of quick-service chains have reported negative same-store sales, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's fiscal 2009 comps improved over last year…