McDonald’s aiming to expand footprint in Asia

March 31, 2016

The fast food burger leader is planning to launch over an additional 1,000 locations in the next five years in Asia.

Social Media Is Running (Not Ruining) Your Restaurant…Why That’s A Good Thing

Watch the full session video of the opening keynote of the 2016 Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit. Speaker: Andrew Gruel, Founder and Head Chef of…

Del Taco opens in South Carolina

March 28, 2016

Del Taco Restaurants has opened a new location in Columbia, South Carolina, as part of a recently signed multi-unit development agreement.

The Chopped Leaf coming to Ontario

March 24, 2016

Chopped Leaf will open its doors in Ontario, Canada, this summer.

Chester's Chicken, Love's Travel Stops open 3 new stores

March 24, 2016

Expanding on their decade-long partnership, Chester's Chicken and Love's Travel Stops are opening three new locations.

Dunkin' Donuts to expand in Texas

March 21, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts is seeking to expand in communities and towns throughout Northern, Southern and Western Texas.

Philly Pretzel Factory expands into non-traditional locations

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

A QSR can work in a nontraditional venue. Here's one CEO who was willing to take the unknown path.

Captain D's celebrates opening in Alabama

March 18, 2016

Captain D's will open its newest franchised restaurant Monday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Arby's kicks off 2016 with deals to develop 138 units

March 17, 2016

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc has signed several recent franchise development agreements beginning in late Q4 2015 for the development of 138 new restaurants.

New franchise #GetFried debuts

March 17, 2016

Launched last year, #getfried Fry Café is a quick serve customizable restaurant that is setting its sights on franchise expansion in high-traffic venues…

CKE Restaurants opens 700th international location

March 16, 2016

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, opened its 700th international restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week.

Sonic Drive-In to enter 46th state

March 16, 2016

Sonic Drive-In has a new franchise development agreement for Hawaii, marking the brand's entrance in its 46th state and first offshore expansion.

Dunkin' Donuts continues Mexico expansion

March 15, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has plans to develop nearly 150 restaurants in Mexico over the coming years.

Captain D's franchise seeks candidates in DC, Northern Virginia

March 15, 2016

Captain D's plans to expand its presence in the Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C., area.

Baskin-Robbins beats 2015 development expectations

March 11, 2016

Baskin-Robbins announced its third consecutive year of positive net new unit growth in the U.S.

ADP report reveals franchise job growth in February

March 11, 2016

Franchise sector 2016 job growth in the U.S. was up by 18,500 in February, according to the latest ADP National Franchise Report.

Checkers & Rally's partners with Buxton to identify growth opportunities

March 10, 2016

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc has partnered with Buxton to identify growth opportunities for Checkers & Rally's restaurants.

Dunkin' Donuts opens sixth Great Wolf Lodge location

March 10, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has opened its newest hotel location at Great Wolf Lodge Southern California in Garden Grove.

Carl's Jr. opens first festaurant in Japan

March 8, 2016

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Japan.

Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream rolls into North Dallas

March 8, 2016

Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream has partnered with Lewisville, Texas, entrepreneur Kelly Hodgson to bring its truck to the North Dallas area.