Franchise Expo South headed to Houston February 5-7

January 13, 2015

The Expo will include a small-business seminar series hosted in conjunction with the local Houston resources, and more than 40 other free seminars and five…

Franchise association names new regulatory VP

January 12, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced the addition of Michael Layman as VP of Regulatory Affairs.

Sonic reports Q1 same-store sales increase

January 12, 2015

Sonic is projecting same-store sales in the low single digit range for the system for the rest of the year.

Dunkin' Brands added 422 units in 2014

January 12, 2015

Dunkin' Brands plans to add as many as 440 new Dunkin' Donuts units in 2015, and up to 10 new Baskin-Robbins stores.

PizzaRev celebrates 20th opening

January 12, 2015

Los Angeles-based fast-casual pizza franchise, PizzaRev, is celebrating the opening of its 20th location in just over two years.

Strong growth ahead in 2015, predicts the IFA, but threats are looming

While the economic forecast is strong, headwinds caused by the NRLB's joint employer ruling, minimum wage hikes and ACA implementation could curtail QSR…

Dunkin' Donuts inks 1,400-unit development deal in China

January 8, 2015

The deal marks the largest ever in the brand's history.

Uncle Maddio's set to open four units across four states this month

January 8, 2015

The new units will be located in Aurora, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; Charleston, South Carolina; and Cary, North Carolina.

El Pollo Loco closes 2014 by opening four new units

January 6, 2015

El Pollo Loco has announced the opening of three new franchised locations in California and one new franchised location in Nevada.

Baskin-Robbins seeking purchaser for Toronto franchise

January 6, 2015

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is seeking franchisees for an existing location in the Toronto area.

Dunkin' Donuts crosses border into Mexico

January 5, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with the Mexican subsidiary of Sizzling Platter LLC to begin developing 100 restaurants…

Marble Slab Creamery plants flag in Pakistan

January 5, 2015

The 8,000-square-foot restaurant, located in Lahore, features a game room and a drive-thru window, and is one of the largest Marble Slab Creamery stores in the…

Restaurants dominate Franchise 500 list

December 30, 2014

Forty-three QSRs made Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 rankings for 2015, along with 40 fast casual and 14 pizza concepts.

Wendy's of Montana sold to Washington-based franchisee

December 30, 2014

Wendy's of Montana has reportedly been sold to Wenspok Resources, based out of Spokane, Washington.

Sonic continues expansion throughout Upstate New York

December 29, 2014

Sonic has announced a new agreement for franchise development of eight new drive-ins in the Albany, New York, area throughout the next seven years, with the…

Mrs. Fields acquires Maxfield Candy Company

December 29, 2014

Famous Brands International's subsidiary Mrs. Fields Confections has announced the acquisition of virtually all of the assets of International Confections…

Prolific Hispanic franchisee hopes to open BK Whopper Bar at Houston airport

December 29, 2014

Guillermo Perales, CEO of Sun Holdings LLC, a is planning on bringing Krispy Kreme back to Houston, as well as several other brands to the Houston's George…

Dairy Queen signs 20-unit deal for Kuwait

December 23, 2014

Dairy Queen today announced plans to expand the brand’s presence in the Middle East with a multiunit development deal for DQ Grill & Chill restaurants…

NLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer

December 22, 2014

The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.

IFA launches labor resource site for franchisees

December 22, 2014

The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…