Is it time for ethnic QSRs to break out?

Americans' hunger for bold, international flavors may feed the segment's growth.

First Krispy Kreme in Shanghai opens

December 14, 2009

Long-time Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. franchise partner KKD Lotte Holdings Co. Ltd. has opened the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Shanghai, China.

AllBusiness names Subway No. 1 AllStar Franchise

December 14, 2009

Five quick-service brands are among the top 20 AllStar Franchise businesses in AllBusiness' second annual ranking. Editors of the online business publication…

First Krispy Kreme in Shanghai opens

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December 14, 2009

Long-time Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. franchise partner KKD Lotte Holdings Co. Ltd. has opened the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Shanghai, China.

AllBusiness names Subway No. 1 AllStar Franchise

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December 14, 2009

Five quick-service brands are among the top 20 AllStar Franchise businesses in AllBusiness' second annual ranking. Editors of the online business publication…

Great American Cookies signs first franchise agreement for Chile

December 13, 2009

Great American Cookies will soon be adding Chile to its list of international markets as the chain signs its first master franchise agreement for South…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Wendy's re-enters Singapore

December 13, 2009

Despite last week's announcement that Wendy's sole franchisee in Japan would be closing all of its stores, the Asian market still shows promise for the burger…

Great American Cookies signs first franchise agreement for Chile

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December 13, 2009

Great American Cookies will soon be adding Chile to its list of international markets as the chain signs its first master franchise agreement for South…

Smoothie King's 2009 growth recognized

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December 13, 2009

Despite a down economy and a dismal year for foodservice franchising, Smoothie King expanded during 2009 - and racked up four key awards this week from opinion…

Wendy's re-enters Singapore

December 13, 2009

Despite last week's announcement that Wendy's sole franchisee in Japan would be closing all of its stores, the Asian market still shows promise for the burger…

Wendy's franchisee to close all units in Japan

December 10, 2009

Zensho Co. Ltd., the sole franchisee for Wendy's in Japan, announced on Thursday that it will end its contract with Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. on its use of the…

Wendy's franchisee to close all units in Japan

December 10, 2009

Zensho Co. Ltd., the sole franchisee for Wendy's in Japan, announced on Thursday that it will end its contract with Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. on its use of the…

Yum! outlines plans for growth, new menu opportunities

December 9, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. outlined the company's plans for growth in 2010 at its annual investor update meeting Tuesday in New York, including its plans for growth and…

Yum! outlines plans for growth, new menu opportunities

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December 9, 2009

Yum! Brands Inc. outlined the company's plans for growth in 2010 at its annual investor update meeting Tuesday in New York, including its plans for growth and…

Church's Chicken appoints new CEO

December 7, 2009

Six months after finalizing its purchase of the Church's Chicken chain, new parent company Friedman, Fleischer & Lowe (FFL) has replaced five-year…

Church's Chicken appoints new CEO

December 7, 2009

Six months after finalizing its purchase of the Church's Chicken chain, new parent company Friedman, Fleischer & Lowe (FFL) has replaced five-year…

Krispy Kreme net loss narrows in Q3

December 6, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. continues to improve its operations, according to financial results for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2009.   Same store sales at…

Bojangles' appoints new franchise marketing manager

December 6, 2009

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has hired Joeshun Hunter as franchise marketing manager. In this role, Hunter is responsible for assisting Bojangles' franchisees…

Krispy Kreme net loss narrows in Q3

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December 6, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. continues to improve its operations, according to financial results for the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2009.   Same store sales at…