Subway closing in on surpassing McDonald's in number of units

September 21, 2009

Subway's focus on non-traditional locations and international growth is propelling the company to pass McDonald's in total number of locations, although the…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's bank on value comparison

September 17, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors and analysts in the company's second quarter earnings call that Carl's Jr. and Hardee's plan to improve…

Subway names 2009 development agent of the year

September 16, 2009

Subway has named Jim Smith of Baltimore as the recipient of its 2009 Development Agent of the Year award for North American markets. He received the honor…

Sonic projects better year ahead

September 16, 2009

Sonic Corp.'s drive-in restaurants continued to be impacted by the challenging economic environment and decreased consumer spending in the fourth quarter ended…

S.Cal. Taco Bell franchisee adds energy management solution

September 15, 2009

Taco Bell franchisee Cotti Foods Corp. is deploying the Advanced Telemetry EcoView Commercial solution in all of its 50-plus Southern California locations, the…

Long John Silver's qualifies for SBA Registry

September 14, 2009

Long John Silver's (LJS) has received approval from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for listing on the SBA Franchise Registry, the company has…

National Restaurant Association names new board officers

September 13, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of its new officers during the association's September board meeting in the nation's capital. …

McKee takes franchising expertise from Dunkin' to Checkers

September 10, 2009

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has brought on franchising industry veteran Lynette McKee to accelerate the growth of the company's most rapid franchising…

The Taco Maker moves into Panama

September 10, 2009

The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on…

NexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa

September 9, 2009

Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…

Bill would offer franchise rebate for veterans

September 9, 2009

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois has proposed a bill that would give military veterans a tax rebate for any franchise fees — and rebates to companies that…

Maryland TV celeb opens first burger outlet

September 9, 2009

Maryland television celebrity Jim Stump and his wife Jennifer, who signed a multiunit franchising deal with restaurant chain Boardwalk Fresh Burgers &…

Subway honors its top franchisees, developers

September 8, 2009

Subway restaurants honored its top franchisees and development agents as part of the company's recent convention in Washington D.C. The company presented six…

Sonic names new president, management changes

September 8, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that Omar Janjua has joined the company as president of its restaurant operating subsidiary, Sonic Restaurants Inc. Previously…

A&W Restaurants continues stand-alone expansion

September 8, 2009

After a decade of relying on multi-branded restaurant openings for its U.S. growth, A&W  franchisees are continuing the company's focus on stand-alone 3-D…

Restaurant industry watchful of health-care reform

As reform looms, operators should focus on health-care solutions, not problems, industry experts say.

Focus on service pushes Krispy Kreme Q2 comps up

September 3, 2009

While quick-serve burger chains have seen same-store sales fall during the recession, the donut segment is apparently thriving, with Krispy Kreme comps…

Carl's Jr. opens first Shanghai store

September 2, 2009

The first of more than 100 Carl's Jr. restaurants in Shanghai, China, has opened, parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced. As announced last June…

Burger King franchisee consolidates wireless network via SonicWall

September 2, 2009

SonicWALL Inc., a leading secure network infrastructure company, has announced that Burger King franchisee Dolphin Fast Food Inc., a subsidiary of Dolphin…

GE Capital funds Jack in the Box franchise group acquisition

August 31, 2009

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $4 million credit facility enabling RDSL to acquire and develop seven Jack in the Box franchise restaurants in…