Subway reaches 5K milestone with Lima c-store opening

May 7, 2015

Subway Restaurants has reached its latest non-traditional franchise development milestone with the opening of its 5,000th convenience store/truck stop location…

Good Times to acquire Bad Daddy's for $21M

May 7, 2015

Good Times can develop additional locations without geographic restrictions as part of the deal.

Wage, policy changes creating 'perfect storm' for franchisees, industry attorneys say

May 6, 2015

Labor attorneys for franchise businesses say the industry is facing a "perfect storm" of attacks from labor regulators and unions.

Lower profits attributed to Wendy's 'reduced gains' in sale of restaurants

May 6, 2015

The Wendy's Company reported unaudited results for Q1 ended March 29, 2015.

Service union joining franchisees, activists in minimum wage fight

May 5, 2015

The Service Employees International Union is joining franchisees and activists together in the fight to raise minimum wage.

EatStreet wins Entrepreneur of the Year award

May 4, 2015

EY has announced that EatStreet cofounders Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler are finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in the…

Sloan's to open 5 locations in UAE

May 1, 2015

The first location will open in Dubai in early fall 2015 at the BurJuman Center, a mall in the heart of Dubai.

Tokyo customers camp out for 1st Taco Bell since the 1980s

May 1, 2015

Taco Bell, opening for the first time in Tokyo since the 1980s, saw customers camped out in front of the store overnight for a chance at a free T-shirt and…

Millennials blazing trends trail as franchisees

Millennials are crazy about fast casuals, healthy menu options and the independence restaurant technology affords, but are they a generation likely to be…

Dunkin' Donuts inks 10-unit deal for Minnesota

April 27, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with franchise group, Legacy Concepts LLC, to develop 10 restaurants in…

Former Wienerschnitzel janitor wins franchisee performance award

April 27, 2015

Wienerschnitzel announced that Northern California-based franchisee, Farouk Diab, is the recipient of Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine's 15th Annual Most…

Rita's, Sandella's partner to create new cafe

April 23, 2015

Rita's Italian Ice has partnered with the fast casual brand, Sandella's Flatbread Café, to provide its guests with a dining option.

McDonald's Q1 profits fall $400M, faster than 2014 declines

April 22, 2015

McDonald's Corporation reported Q1 results for the period ended March 31, 2015.

Court rules in favor of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees accusing company of negligence

April 21, 2015

The Quebec, Canada Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of former franchisees in Québec in a lawsuit with Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. charging the company with…

New regulations bill will lead to 'costly litigation,' IFA says

April 16, 2015

Leaders of the International Franchise Association urged lawmakers in California to oppose Assembly Bill 525, which the organization believes would pose…

Complex tax code hurting franchises, IFA says

April 16, 2015

The International Franchise Association is encouraging lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform as a way to support the franchise industry.

Carl's Jr. expands to Toronto, offers 'Free Food for a Year' to celebrate Guatemala opening

April 14, 2015

Guatemala marks the 34th country entered internationally by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

Dunkin' Donuts expanding in Illinois, recruiting franchisees

April 13, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements for seven restaurants in Illinois over the next several years.

IFA: key to continuing job growth is tax reform, revising work week definition

April 10, 2015

Franchise businesses will create jobs at a faster pace than the overall economy in 2015, as it has in each of the last four years.

Pret A Manger opens 39th NYC shop

April 10, 2015

Pret A Manger, the quick-serve restaurant and coffee shop, is opening the doors to its newest New York City location at New York Penn Station on Friday, April…