West Coast Subways to try upscale look

August 9, 2009

A Subway franchisee in Huntington Beach, Calif., has redesigned his latest store with the addition of sofas, a fireplace and flat screen TVs to entice…

QSR freebies come at a price

August 9, 2009

The freebie offer has become commonplace as quick-serve restaurants fight to increase traffic during the economic recession and as a result are no longer the…

A&W rebrands with 3-D experience

After years of only co-branded units, A&W standalones, with drive-in, dine-in and drive-thru, are making a comeback.

Fast Food Chain Maintains Training Excellence with Online Tests

Maintaining consistency of quality and service within a chain of fast food restaurants takes constant vigilance. Restaurant managers need to understand food…

Mo. Burger King manager overzealous with 'no shoes' rule

August 5, 2009

A manager of a Sunset Hill, Mo., Burger King asked a customer to put shoes on her six-month-old baby to comply with the store's policy requiring customers to…

New product offerings help Wendy's, Arby's comps

August 5, 2009

Wendy's and Arby's are holding their own as restaurants weather the recession thanks to new product offerings, as seen in Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.'s release…

Taco Maker to move into New York City

August 5, 2009

The Taco Maker (TTM) has signed an agreement to develop the New York City/Manhattan metropolitan areas, the company has announced.   The agreement is between…

Checkers grows by thinking outside the box

Non-traditional units and new store design models provide more options.

Carrols Corp.'s Burger King Q2 comps down 4.7%

August 3, 2009

Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., has reported that same-store sales decreased for its Burger King franchise stores, as well as…

Burger King franchisee taps DTT Surveillance

July 30, 2009

DTT Surveillance Inc., a supplier of digital surveillance solutions for the restaurant industry, has announced that it has completed the roll out of its full…

Cold Stone moves into co-branding in Europe

July 29, 2009

Cold Stone Creamery has partnered with Denmark's leading chocolate manufacturer and retailer Sv. Michelsen to open the first two of 13 international co-brand…

Dunkin' Donuts gains ground in SW Fla.

July 28, 2009

The coffee wars are on in Southwest Florida. While Starbucks is closing some of its stores in the region, Dunkin' Donuts is on a growth spurt, particularly…

Marble Slab opens in Singapore

July 26, 2009

Marble Slab, which is managed by NexCen Franchise Management Inc., a subsidiary of NexCen Brands Inc., opened its first Marble Slab franchised store in Asia.

Customer files class-action suit against Ill. McDonald's

July 21, 2009

A Milan, Ill., McDonald's customer has filed a class action lawsuit against the local McDonald's and the franchise owner, Kevin Murphy, for their connection to…

So.Cal. Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

After several years struggling to right its ship, Krispy Kreme has spent this year trying to convince critics that its future is bright. The recent…

GE Capital to finance Dallas Jack in the Box expansion

July 20, 2009

In the midst of a tight credit market in which franchisees are scrambling to find financing, Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GE Capital, Franchise Finance has…

Jack in the Box Inc. names top franchisees

July 19, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. recognized the achievements of several franchise operators during the company's annual franchisee conference, which was held…

Burger King to open first company-owned store in Singapore

July 16, 2009

Channel News Asia: Burger King is set to open its first ever company-owned concept store in Singapore next week with plans to open another three to five within…

CIT bankruptcy would affect restaurant operators

July 16, 2009

Reuters: Lender CIT Group Inc. warned earlier this week that government bailout talks had ended, a move that could set the stage for bankruptcy. The potential…

Yum! leads in restaurant re-franchising, finds Technomic

July 14, 2009

CHICAGO — An updated report from foodservice consultants Technomic found that many top restaurant franchisors reduced corporate ownership of retail units in…