Franchising News & Media
Cannabis quelling 'the munchies' fast casual style
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
One of the major players in the burgeoning legal marijuana business is lighting up a new franchising concept.
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The Chickery adds 15 units in California
July 27, 2016
The Chickery has announced its partnership with new franchisees to open 15 locations in California. The Toronto-based chicken chain was founded by celebrity…
read nowAll-day breakfast still giving a glow to the Golden Arches
July 27, 2016
In an earnings call this week, McDonald's Corp. reported its fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth across all segments. Still, a…
read nowCaptain D’s recognizes superior performance
July 26, 2016
At Captain D's annual convention last week, top performers were recognized for leadership that resulted in high sales volume.
read nowWendy's sells 39 company units
July 26, 2016
The Wendy's Company has completed a major sale of 39 restaurants in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina to NPC International. The sale includes four…
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Foodtech key to tapping into growing Indian foodservice market
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
A new report from TechSci Research shows that over the next five years, India may be one of the most promising markets for food service investment, But you…
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Canadian restaurant group acquires Kahala, readies for US growth spurt
July 22, 2016
Shareholders approved the merger Thursday of Kahala Brands Ltd and a wholly owned subsidiary of MTY Food group. Kahala — as the parent company of 18 brands…
read nowChinese labor market stabilizes -- restaurant sector is key
July 21, 2016
The labor market in China appears to finally be stabilizing and one of the leading industries driving that turnaround is the food-service sector. That news…
read nowSchlotzsky’s targets the Lone Star State for expansion
July 20, 2016
Schlotzsky's has announced plans to expand its footprint in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, adding to the 195 stores currently operating in the state.
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Early bird gets the worm: Top 5 reasons to meet us in Cali for Fast Cas Exec Summit
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Although our 11th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit isn't until Oct. 9-11, you can get in at $595 as opposed to the regular price of $795 if you register by…
read nowSmooth, profitable sailing for Captain D's this quarter
July 18, 2016
There's a party on the Captain D's ship this week after the brand announced that it is closing out its second quarter of 2016 with its 19th consecutive…
read nowFrench street café in the heart of the bluegrass state? Mais oui!
July 14, 2016
Life is getting pretty cushy for students in Kentucky Wildcat country. Just in time for the fall semester, a European-style café, Brioche Doree, featuring…
read nowTaco Bell 'goes to town' ... All. Night. Long.
July 13, 2016
This fall, Taco Bell Corp. will open a flagship 24-hour "cantina" location on the Las Vegas strip. And, despite the saying that "what happens in Vegas, stays…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts set for 8 new L.A. locations
July 12, 2016
Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multi-store unit agreement with franchisee Precision Hospitality & Development, implementing eight new…
read nowCaptain D's lands new franchise in Alabama
July 12, 2016
Captain D's announced in a company press release the opening of its newest franchised restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama. According to the report, it is located…
read nowPret a Manger spins off a 'little' something new for travelers
July 11, 2016
Pret A Manger announced that in the second half of this year, it is expanding and spinning off a new concept, known as "Petit Pret." Just like the French…
read nowKono adds management manpower ahead of rapid expansion plans
July 8, 2016
Kono USA, the company behind Kono Pizza, has expanded its management team to meet the challenges of growth for the chain in the years ahead, according to a…
read nowPortland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters
July 8, 2016
LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…
read nowVeteran real estate and retail group acquires Dunkin' Brands locations in Panama
July 7, 2016
Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that Grupo Tagaropulos has acquired 13 Dunkin' Donuts stores and seven…
read nowDoorDash promises, delivers California service
July 7, 2016
DoorDash announced in a company press release its debut into specific regions of the Sacremento Valley, marking the door-to-door food delivery technology's…
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