Multibrand Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins opens at US House of Representatives

April 19, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, along with Sodexo, celebrated the grand opening of a multibrand restaurant at the U.S. House of Representatives in…

Hardee's to open 124 units in Ohio, Flordia

April 18, 2016

CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc's franchise development deal with Pavilion Restaurant Group will develop 124 Hardee's restaurants throughout Ohio and Florida over…

Wienerschnitzel to expand Texas footprint

April 18, 2016

The brand has inked a three-unit development agreement with PBA Properties to build Wienerschnitzel restaurants in San Antonio, Texas.

California Vegan bakery rolling into Arizona, Colorado

April 14, 2016

Cinnaholic gained national attention after the company was featured on the ABC show, “Shark Tank." It began franchising in 2014 and currently has 40 units in…

Texas Chicken begins Middle East expansion

April 14, 2016

Texas Chicken has started making a play to become the largest fried chicken franchise in the Middle East.

Baskin-Robbins inks deal with franchisee in Puerto Rico

April 14, 2016

Baskin-Robbins announced that Island Creamery Inc has acquired more than 20 Baskin-Robbins shops in Puerto Rico.

Video: Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit attendees party with a purpose

More than 140 restaurant execs, plus a variety of sponsors, attended the first Franchising Restaurant and Innovation Summit.

Dunkin' Donuts to open 10 restaurants in Tulsa, 4 in Arkansas

April 12, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group Hyde Park Ventures to develop 10 restaurants.

Restaurant, retail customer experience leaders headline ICX Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Gurus from Smashburger, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Detroit Red Wings, Domino's Pizza and Wingstop are among a hefty list of speakers and panelists offering expert…

Bruster's Real Ice Cream opens first South Korea store

April 11, 2016

Bruster's Real Ice Cream has opened its first shop in South Korea.

Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits partners with franchise veteran to grow brand

April 8, 2016

Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits has partnered with restaurant and franchise industry veteran Mike Reynolds to help grow the company and attract new multi-unit…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opens Fort Worth location

April 8, 2016

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is celebrating its grand opening of a Fort Worth location today and tomorrow.

GPS Hospitality adds Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen to franchise portfolio

April 7, 2016

GPS Hospitality has acquired seven Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in Atlanta.

Dunkin' Donuts to open 29 new restaurants in California

April 6, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts signed multi-unit store development agreements with four franchise groups to open 29 new restaurants throughout California.

Chick-fil-A debuts second Manhattan restaurant

April 6, 2016

hick-fil-A has increased its New York City footprint with the opening of a second location in the heart of Midtown.

In-N-Out Burger to open 1st Las Vegas Strip location

April 5, 2016

In-N-Out Burger will open its first Las Vegas Strip location this year.

International Dairy Queen Inc opens first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Jordan

April 4, 2016

The Dairy Queen system has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at Abdoun Circle in Amman, Jordan.

Why millennials make valuable franchise partners

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials have ignited rapid change in the industry and view franchising differently than the previous generation of business owners.

Customers will ultimately pay the price from wage increase, says Sonic chief

April 1, 2016

The higher minimum wage will likely be paid for through menu pricing in order to keep franchises profitable, says CEO Clifford Hudson.

KFC cooking up a menu surprise? Special event invite teases new lunch offering

April 1, 2016

An event invite mysteriously mentions there is a transformation soon to take place within the KFC food strategy.