Western Expo focuses on solutions for growth

August 30, 2009

The first day drew crowds of foodservice professionals looking for ways to succeed in tough times.

N.Y. area Dunkin' Donuts launch recycled bag initiative

August 27, 2009

New York Tri-State area Dunkin' Donuts are offering a "Six for Three" bagel promotion as it kicks off a new program where in-store banners will be repurposed…

Sonic continues boom in Northeast

August 27, 2009

Sonic is making its move as a truly national chain with the opening of its first drive-in in Massachusetts, the 41st state for the chain's stores, according to…

Alaska KFC/Taco Bell helps pave way for more rural locations

August 27, 2009

A multibranded KFC/Taco Bell restaurant's grand opening in Kodiak, Alaska, last year set a Yum! Brands' corporate record, not only for its opening day but for…

Subway area developer appointed to Pizza Fusion board

August 27, 2009

Organic pizza chain Pizza Fusion has appointed Larry Feldman to its board of directors, the company has announced. Feldman owns exclusive Subway development…

Burger King won't abandon value as it ramps up premium rollouts

August 25, 2009

Burger King anticipates its new batch broiler, which is expected to be in all U.S. stores by January 2010, to be "a game changer in the fast food hamburger…

Krispy Kreme opens first store in Turkey

August 23, 2009

After announcing the franchise agreement last July, the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Turkey has opened.   Franchisee Almana Yiyecek Ve Icecek San. Ve.

Sonic plans to expand in New York state

August 23, 2009

With Sonic getting a warm welcome in Northern markets, often pulling in three times the sales of stores that open in existing markets,  the chain is making a…

Regional chicken chain thrives on small-town values

Golden Chick never forgets that it's a part of the community.

Deep-discount offering, national media plan pays off for Popeyes

August 19, 2009

Popeyes' deep-discount PayDay promotion in April and a new national advertising plan helped the company fight off competition as it worked aggressively to…

QSRs among national retailers growing in NYC despite economy

August 18, 2009

A recent report released by the Center for an Urban Future ranking the national retailers with stores in New York City has found that quick-service restaurant…

Arby's continues U.S., Canada expansion

August 18, 2009

Arby's is growing in the midst of the year's economic challenges. Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has announced that…

Teriyaki Experience to add 57 stores in Texas, Puerto Rico

August 18, 2009

Oakville, Ontario-based Teriyaki Experience, an international Asian-inspired quick-serve concept with more than 125 restaurants, has announced it has entered…

First Pretzelmaker in Mexico opens

August 16, 2009

The first Pretzelmaker franchised store in Mexico has opened, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. has announced. The store opened in the same mall as the…

First standalone Dunkin' Donuts opens in The Bahamas

August 13, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the opening of its flagship restaurant in the Bahamas. The company's newest international restaurant, in downtown Nassau, is…

Bojangles' Restaurants promotes Hopson to VP of franchising

August 13, 2009

Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has named Tony Hopson as vice president of franchise operations. Hopson, who joined Bojangles' in November 2007 as regional vice…

Krispy Kreme to sponsor NFL Carolina Panthers

August 12, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the NFL Carolina Panthers that includes the company's signature products being…

Tim Hortons, Cold Stone make progress on co-branding in N.Y.

August 12, 2009

Tim Hortons in Western New York is making progress on its co-branding test with Cold Stone Creamery, having added the ice cream shop to 10 of its Tim Hortons…

TCBY to hold video contest to give away free store

August 11, 2009

Quick-serve restaurant chains have been offering a variety of programs to help spur franchise growth in today's tight credit market. But TCBY's recently…

QSRs find growth opportunities abroad

August 10, 2009

U.S. quick-service restaurant chains experiencing slow domestic growth due to tight credit or saturated markets are instead finding opportunities overseas…