Taco John's opens 4th Rapid City, South Dakota location

June 6, 2022

Taco John's has opened its fourth area location in Rapid City, South Dakota, according to a press release.

McDonald’s may become ‘Fun and Tasty’ in Russia

June 1, 2022

As McDonald's moves forward to sell all its brand stores in Russia to a local licensee, it's also busy developing potential new brand names for the company…

Subway launches refreshed franchise development program

May 27, 2022

Subway has implemented a refreshed franchise development strategy in the U.S. as part of the brand's multi-year transformation journey to improve across all…

Diversified Restaurant Group Awards $100K-plus in educational grants

May 26, 2022

The Diversified Restaurant Group, one of the largest Taco Bell international franchises, has awarded $135,000 in Live Mas Scholarship grants to eight team…

FAT Brands buying Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

May 25, 2022

Los Angeles-based FAT Brands Inc., which owns Fatburger, Fazoli's and several other brands, has agreed to acquire the franchised chain of stores known as…

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice launching DFW store

May 25, 2022

Jeremiah's Italian Ice, based in Orlando, Florida, is opening another store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Frios Gourmet Pops signs deal to expand in Phoenix

May 24, 2022

Frios Gourmet Pops, a mobile frozen dessert brand, will expand its footprint in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area via a franchise agreement with local…

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers arrives in the Dakotas

May 19, 2022

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is up and running in the Dakotas, with a store in Fargo, North Dakota and a location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Odd Burger advances store development in Canada

May 19, 2022

Odd Burger Corp. has signed a franchise deal that will bring the vegan fast-food chain's first store to Vancouver, Canada.

PDQ Long Island store features double drive-thru lane

May 18, 2022

PDQ, a chicken restaurant, has opened its second location on Long Island, New York and the store features the brand's first double drive-thru lane.

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. to get digital, physical overhaul

May 11, 2022

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., parent company for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced a digital and physical transformation for its restaurants over the…

Jack in the Box development pipeline reaches record numbers

May 10, 2022

Jack in the Box reported more than two dozen multi-unit deals during Q1 of fiscal year 2022. Since 2021, the company has reported commitments for more than 20…

Subway inks master agreement for Malaysia

May 10, 2022

Subway has signed a master agreement with Pegacorn Sdn Bhd to significantly expand the brand's footprint in West Malaysia. This partnership is the third of its…

Subway inks master franchise agreement for Brazil

May 9, 2022

Subway and SouthRock, a Brazil-based multi-brand restaurant operator, have signed a master franchise agreement to expand Subway's footprint in Brazil, one of…

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar to expand in Denver

May 6, 2022

REGO Restaurant Group, parent company to the Quiznos and Taco Del Mar brands, has announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with Dominik and…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022

April 20, 2022

Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.