Franchising News & Media
Jersey Mike's prepping 4th Long Island location
July 11, 2017
Jersey Mike's is opening its fourth location on Long Island this week, this time in Hauppauge, according to a Newsday report.
read nowFirst-time franchisee opens Bridgeport Taco John's location
July 10, 2017
This September, Taco John's will open its first Bridgeport location and plans to hire on staff for 20 to 30 jobs. This brings the concept's total location…
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Investing in technology? Restaurants share hits and misses
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Companies need to do their research, and management has to be supportive for technology initiatives to succeed.
read nowKisses from Italy plans expansion
July 5, 2017
Kisses from Italy, a 24/7 restaurant that classifies itself as fast casual, said today it's not only completed its first franchised location, but is launching…
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Tim Hortons-RBI battle heats up
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
The growing dispute — in both the media and the courts — between Tim Hortons U.S. franchisees and Restaurant Brands International is increasing in intensity…
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Pizza in Chile? Little Caesars says, 'Yes!'
June 26, 2017
Little Caesars is putting their pizza in Chile, where consumers are increasingly demanding "takeaway" brands that offer value per serving.
read nowDunkin' targets travelers with touchdown at Vegas Hard Rock
June 23, 2017
For the truly hip traveling public, Hard Rock hotels and those airport-centric Hudson News shops are part of the everyday scenery. Now Dunkin' Donuts is…
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Tim Hortons franchisee seeks $500M in class action against RBI
June 23, 2017
A Tim Hortons franchisee is suing the chain's parent company, Restaurant Brands International, for $500 million in damages, claiming that RBI used national…
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What franchisees wish they'd known 'then,' that they know now
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…
read nowChurch's 'fries' up to Toronto
June 21, 2017
Church's Chicken has taken its fried chicken and biscuits to the Great White North, with this week's opening of the brand's first Canadian location on Lawrence…
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How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…
read nowIrish Beef lassos Tucson Arby's stores
June 15, 2017
Irish Beef, a Dallas-based restaurant management and investment company, has acquired eight Tucson-area Arby’s locations from Cardinal RB Arizona LLC, with…
read nowA Sonic 'boom'
June 14, 2017
Sonic Drive-in has signed five new agreements for franchise development, mostly in the eastern half of the nation, a news release said. The largely South and…
read nowDel Taco sweetens deals for multi-unit franchisees
June 13, 2017
Del Taco is looking for multi-unit franchise operators and is enhancing its offerings to entice inquiries. The brand said in a news release that it has "strong…
read nowEl Pollo Loco debuts new look, LTO
June 13, 2017
El Pollo Loco opened a store this week in Arizona while also debuting an LTO nationwide, a news release said. The new store on East Shea Boulevard in…
read nowMajor QSR franchisee ups its ante in Popeyes
June 8, 2017
GPS Hospitality is adding 11 Popeyes restaurants in its home state of Georgia, according to a press release.
read nowDunkin' adds 9 more stores in St. Louis
June 7, 2017
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Sandwich Group Inc., to develop nine Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in St.
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Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.
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Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Entries are being accepted through June 9.
read nowCaptain D's partners with development firm to fuel growth
June 6, 2017
Captain D's has partnered with American Development Partners in hopes of propelling the company's growth plans, according to a company press release. ADP will…
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