Great American Cookies moves into Canada

December 1, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has signed a master franchise agreement for the expansion of its Great American Cookies franchised stores into Canada, the…

Dunkin' Donuts franchise group names acting president

December 1, 2008

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the United…

McDonald's franchisees open charity-themed restaurant

December 1, 2008

Fort Worth Business Press: Husband-and-wife business owners Ron and June Hoffman, operators of three McDonald's restaurants in Fort Worth, have opened the…

First Czech Burger King opens

November 25, 2008

MIAMI — Burger King Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Burger King Corp., has announced the opening of the first Burger King restaurant in the Czech Republic. This…

Dunkin' Donuts hopes to find success in China

November 20, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts opened its first shop in Shanghai, China, the company announced. The company has secured agreements to open a total of 150 shops…

Captain D's named in Top 50 Franchises for Minorities

November 20, 2008

NASHVILLE — For the second year in a row, the National Minority Franchising Initiative has named Captain D's Seafood Kitchen among the Top 50 franchises for…

Carl's Jr. hits milestone in Mexico

November 17, 2008

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. is celebrating the opening of its 100th Carl's Jr. restaurant in Mexico. Located in Aguascalientes…

NexCen prelim Q3 revenues nearly double

November 16, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. revenues from continuing operations of its franchise business is nearly double that of last year, according to preliminary…

McDonald's CEO says company is recession proof

November 16, 2008

Reuters: McDonald's Corp. CEO said the company is shielded against recession and has hardly been hit by the international financial crisis. The company…

Subway plans expansion in Ireland

November 13, 2008

The Irish Times: Subway plans to open 119 new stores in Ireland over the next two years, the company announced.   Subway founder and chief executive Fred…

Yum! Brands cutting hundreds of jobs

November 12, 2008

Los Angeles Times: Yum Brands Inc., parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's, A&W and Pizza Hut, has announced it will eliminate several…

EVOS franchisee opens California store

November 11, 2008

HENDERSON, Nev. — Healthy Fast Food, Inc., area developer of EVOS restaurants, has announced the opening of the newest location of EVOS USA in Healthy Fast…

Franchisee profile: Sonic's Wrisinger-King

Bill Wrisinger's love for the brand translates into success

Subway overtakes McDonalds in the U.K.

November 9, 2008

London Telegraph: Subway has opened 800 stores in the U.K. and Ireland over the past three years, reaching 1,300 outlets. The company, which sees 15-25 year…

Dunkin' franchise group adds to board

November 6, 2008

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the United…

Healthy Fast Food Inc. to present at Westergaard Conference

November 4, 2008

HENDERSON, Nev. — Healthy Fast Food Inc., area developer of EVOS Feel Great Fast Food, has announced that Rico Conte, founder and vice president, franchise…

Burger King franchisees late-night hours suit dismissed

November 3, 2008

Miami Herald: Miami-Dade Circuit Court has ruled that Burger King has the right to require franchisees to comply with extended late-night and early-morning…

Carrols Restaurant Group reports mixed Q3 results

November 3, 2008

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the parent company of Carrols Corp., has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 28…

NexCen appoints new chief development officer

October 30, 2008

ATLANTA — NexCen Franchise Management, a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, Inc., has promoted Martin Amschler, former executive vice president of international…

Krispy Kreme Hong Kong franchisee enters receivership

October 27, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' Hong Kong franchisee plans to enter into receivership, a form of bankruptcy, the company announced. The…