Del Taco 'sweepin' down the plain' with Oklahoma store No. 4

October 17, 2017

Del Taco has opened its fourth Oklahoma location this month at 12th Avenue Northeast in Norman, continuing a brand strategy for growth in the Sooner State. The…

How Which Wich founder balances tech with human interaction

Which Wich Founder Jeff Sinelli is cautious when it comes to rolling out technology, only deploying it when he has first taken care of the human element of the…

Worldwide expansion: Where to go and who to know

by Stephen Dutton — Analyst, Euromonitor International

The old adage of "getting to know the locals" is more relevant today than ever for restaurant chains. Here, Euromonitor's Stephen Dutton spells out three…

TA Restaurant Group opens 9th Arby's, dives deeper into nonproprietary brands

October 3, 2017

The TA Restaurant Group is building on its base of Arby's outlets at its TravelCenters, opening its ninth location of the chain. The 40-seat restaurant off…

Key QSR delivery take-outs from wider world of retail ecommerce

The growth of third-party delivery services both threatens and provides opportunities for the dramatically changing QSR industry. But the good news is that…

Kuwait gets 'the meats' — and the sweets — with Arby's, Nestle Tollhouse Café by Chip

September 27, 2017

Meat-centric Arby's and sweet-centric Nestle Toll House Café by Chip have both opened locations in Kuwait this month, according to separate press releases. 

350 boozy Taco Bells by year-end? Not quite

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Despite numerous business and general news media stories indicating otherwise, Taco Bell is not "literally" opening 350 of its so-called "cantinas" by the end…

New Jon Smith Subs owner to expand chain worldwide

September 26, 2017

Central Florida is getting a taste of the previously South Florida-centric brand, Jon Smith Subs, at its newest location in Oviedo. The store opened this week…

Taco John lands with plans to expand in Nashville

September 20, 2017

Taco John's lands in the Nashville area Monday, which is just one of several  planned for the Tennessee city. This first store in LaVergne is on Murfreesboro…

Auntie Anne's, Cinnabon opening 600th unit this year

September 20, 2017

 Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon, owned by Focus Brands, are reaching milestones in their international growth this year. Auntie Anne’s opened its 600th unit this…

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Captain D's opens 72nd Tennessee unit

September 14, 2017

Captain D's has opened the 72nd franchised location in its homebase state of Tennessee, this one in Cordova. The opening is part of the chain's planned…

Juice It Up! to open two California locations under veteran franchise agreement

September 13, 2017

Juice It Up!, a raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie chain, will open two additional locations in the Inland Empire under a franchise agreement with Marine…

TA Restaurant adds combo Dunkin' Donut/Popeyes unit to Alabama holdings

September 11, 2017

The TA Restaurant Group has opened a combination Popeyes and Dunkin' Donuts location with drive-thru access in Mobile, Alabama, a news release said. The…

Panda Express opening latest unit in Idaho

September 6, 2017

Panda Express is opening its newest unit Sept.15, in Rexburg, Idaho, giving 20 percent of launch day proceeds to the Grand Teton Council Boy Scouts of Rexburg…

Jimboy's Tacos moves on out in a big way

August 31, 2017

Jimboy’s Tacos has signed a franchise development agreement that will expand the brand’s presence in Southern California by 20 units. The first opening this…

Captain D's adds 71st Tennessee store

August 30, 2017

Captain D's is opening a Johnson City, Tennessee, restaurant today, No. 71 in the state for the chain, with three more sites expected to open there by year-end…

Wetzel's Pretzels continues Walmart openings in Arizona

August 24, 2017

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened at the Walmart Supercenter in Queens Creek, Arizona, marking the first of 11 units planned to open this year inside Walmart…

NBA legend opens Red Mango, Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

August 23, 2017

Pro Basketball Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon is opening a Red Mango Yogurt Cafe Smoothie and Juice Bar Friday. The store, located at 9675 Eagle Dr., in Mont…

Former Bloomin' Brands, Bass Pro exec to lead US launch of Brioche Doree

August 22, 2017

Brioche Doree has its first U.S.-based president. Julie Hauser-Blanner will lead the U.S. launch of the French-style fast food brand, according to the brand’s…