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Auntie Anne's opens door to China, Cinnabon to follow
June 22, 2018
Auntie Anne's parent company, Focus Brands, introduced the brand to the Chinese market this week with a launch event in Shenzhen, China. The first location…
read nowWetzel's Pretzels eyeing Atlanta for expansion
June 21, 2018
Wetzel's Pretzels has its eyes set on Atlanta for some major growth and is holding what it calls an "exploratory meeting" June 27 and 28 in the city for…
read nowTim Hortons builds 2 Canadian distribution centers
June 21, 2018
Tim Hortons said this week that it is growing and modernizing its Canadian distribution network by adding two warehouses in Alberta and British Columbia and…
read nowCarlisle acquires 46 Wendy's locations
June 18, 2018
Wendy's 10th largest franchise organization, Carlisle, said today it's buying 46 restaurants in Alabama and Florida from Roger and Raisa Webb's franchise…
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McDonald's creates faster, leaner 'golden-arched' machine for future
June 12, 2018
The way the players line up under the golden arches — at least in the U.S. — has undergone significant change as the brand had earlier promised it would. In…
read nowCan Quiznos new owner turn it around?
June 12, 2018
Denver-based Quiznos is under new ownership. High Bluff Capital Partners, a California private equity firm specializing in corporate turnarounds is on a…
read nowStatus check: A&W at 99 ... 'and-a-half'
June 8, 2018
In the run-up to the centennial celebration of A&W Restaurants, a news release said the chain is continuing to "reappear" along U.S. roadsides, chalking up…
read nowLion's Choice to open shared bank location in Illinois
June 7, 2018
St. Louis-based QSR Lion's Choice said it will open a new location on Regency Park Drive in O'Fallon, Illinois this summer. In fact, the new restaurant has a…
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Cowboy Chicken, Walk-On's, Nothing Bundt Cakes discuss franchisee marketing stressors
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Growth is a great thing in the restaurant business, but if it's based on a franchising model, it's also a stressful thing, particularly for your marketing team…
read nowDel Taco expanding to 12 in Sunshine State
May 30, 2018
Del Taco said its current two Florida restaurants will become 12 over the next several years with the Orlando area targeted for major expansion first, a news…
read nowEl Pollo Loco opens in La Quinta, California
May 25, 2018
El Pollo Loco has opened its first La Quinta, California location on Highway 111, according to a company press release. Though the first in La Quinta, this…
read nowLong John Silver's acquires 75 locations from franchisee
May 25, 2018
Bob Ruckriegel, owner of ServUs, which operates 75 Long John Silver locations in Indiana, has sold his units back to the company. This acquisition grows the…
read nowReport: Global QSRs to grow 4.6% by 2022
May 25, 2018
The QSR market will grow at a CAGR of 4.61 percent by 2022, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com's Global Quick Service Restaurants Market 2018-2022 report. A…
read nowJimmy John's hires CMO, CDO
May 24, 2018
Jimmy John's has added two members to its team, John Shea and Stephen Piacentini, according to a company press release. Shea, who worked as a marketer for…
read nowGloria Jean's first store in Kenya open
May 24, 2018
Gloria Jean's Coffees opened its first unit in Kenya, Africa, and is looking for franchise partners to further expand throughout the continent.. "We want…
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Chicken Salad Chick, Dippin' Dots, Chatmeter relay (restaurant) 'field notes'
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A trio of restaurant and digital communication leaders gave some quick but important lessons during the Three:15 at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation…
read nowDel Taco offering growth incentive to multi-unit operators
May 16, 2018
Del Taco Restaurant is offering a growth incentive to multi-unit operators looking to open at least five locations within a new market, according to a company…
read nowFazoli's 9th Missouri store reopens 1 year, 1 fire later
May 15, 2018
Fazoli's is re-opening its location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22 following a fire that destroyed the original store last May. A news release said the…
read nowFamous Dave's returns to profitability with Q1 results
May 15, 2018
Famous Dave's of America appears to be on the rebound if it's 2018 Q1 financial results are any indication. Net income for the quarter ending April 1 was…
read nowTaco Bell franchisee begins $39.9 million UK expansion
May 9, 2018
Taco Bell would not release further details, but confirmed it is working with multi-brand franchise group, Caskade Caterers, to build its presence in London.
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