Dunkin' Donuts eyes Indian market

May 20, 2007

LiveMint.com: Dunkin Brands Inc., the owner of the Dunkin' Donuts chain, is in preliminary discussions with potential Indian partners to roll out the brand in…

NRA show kicks off in Chicago

by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance

May 19, 2007

After a slow attendee start at this year's National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, things were in full swing Saturday afternoon as show…

Wendy's hops on premium coffee bandwagon

May 17, 2007

DUBLIN, Ohio —Wendy's International Inc. has partnered with Cincinnati-based Proctor & Gamble to offer a proprietary blend of Folgers Gourmet Selections…

The NRA show Top 10

May 17, 2007

United States Sen. Fred Thompson is set to Keynote the 2007 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, May 19-22, at McCormick Place in…

California Baskin-Robbins settles measurement lawsuit

May 15, 2007

San Diego Union Tribune: Baskin-Robbins has agreed to settle a California consumer-protection lawsuit for $491,164 in penalties and costs. Officials at the…

McDonald's campaign highlights career opportunities

May 13, 2007

CHICAGO — McDonald's is rolling out a new national advertising campaign that shines a spotlight on its employees and celebrates career opportunities at the…

Triarc comps decrease

May 13, 2007

NEW YORK — Triarc Companies Inc. announced today the results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2007.   Systemwide same-store sales were down…

Krispy Kreme files franchise document

May 13, 2007

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has filed a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular for review in those states that require it, the company…

McDonald's UAE invites public to tour kitchen

May 9, 2007

AME Info: McDonald's UAE has opened its doors to the public with a special invitation from the country to take a tour of the chains kitchen. The move aims at…

Arby's planning 63 new stores

May 9, 2007

ATLANTA — Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has signed development agreements to open 63 new Arby's restaurants throughout the United States, the company…

Lenny's Sub Shops opens in Ohio

May 9, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor, LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, announced that franchisee group Golden Olive Enterprises, LLC has signed a…

South African company buys Wimpy U.K.

May 7, 2007

Franchise International: Famous Brands, a South African based fast food company, has bought 75 percent of Wimpy U.K. for £3 million (U.S. $5.97 million) and…

Rats! NYC Taco Bell to close permanently

May 3, 2007

Fox 5 News (New York): The KFC/Taco Bell restaurant which drew national attention after rats were videotaped scampering though the dining room has permanently…

McDonald's planning UAE expansion

May 3, 2007

Gulfnews.com: McDonalds plans to open at least 10 new restaurants in the United Arab Emirates this year. The company already has 44 restaurants in the UAE and…

Triarc CEO to receive $50 million in retirement

May 3, 2007

Reuters: Triarc Cos Inc., parent company of the Arby's concept, said its chairman and chief executive, activist investor Nelson Peltz, will receive $50 million…

Firehouse Subs to honor firefighters

April 25, 2007

Jacksonville Daily Record: Firehouse Subs is rolling out a "Hero Cup" campaign in all of its 270 locations around the country. The cups feature pictures of…

The right stuff

An Arby's operator finds the formula for success.  

McDonald's net up 22 percent

April 19, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global same-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 6.3 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, the company announced. March arked the…

Sandella's signs first franchise agreement

April 19, 2007

Redding, Conn. — Sandella's, the 125-plus unit flatbread chain has embarked on an aggressive national expansion plan with Alexandria, Va.-based franchise…

Las Vegas, Phoenix top markets for franchise growth

April 18, 2007

The Business Journal (Phoenix):  Las Vegas and Phoenix took the top two spots in a survey of the nation's 39 largest markets for quick-serve franchise growth.