Franchising News & Media
Middleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster
December 22, 2014
The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.
read nowFranchisee adds 36 Burger King restaurants
December 19, 2014
GPS Hospitality has purchased 36 additional Burger King restaurants, marking the company's third acquisition in 2014.
read nowBruster's Ice Cream plans 25 new locations in '15
December 19, 2014
Tim Sedney has signed a franchise agreement to open a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream shop in the Dobbins Landing section of Erie, Pennsylvania, one of 25 locations…
read nowCarl's Jr. signs agreement to enter Japan
December 19, 2014
Carl’s Jr. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd. to be the exclusive franchise developer in Japan.
read nowMcDonald's adds iBeacon technology in Georgia restaurants
December 18, 2014
McDonald’s franchises in Columbus, Georgia, are integrating beacon technology, powered by Bluetooth low-energy beacon solution provider Piper.
read nowGreat American Cookies ranks high for franchisees
December 18, 2014
Great American Cookies has ranked No. 1 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 issue for the fifth consecutive year. In the January 2015 issue, Great…
read nowDunkin' Donuts aims for 410-plus net new US units in 2015
December 18, 2014
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. announced its performance expectations for 2015 for its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands. The FY15 targets include:
read nowWendy's names new CMO, digital VP
December 18, 2014
The Wendy's Company has announced several changes to its senior leadership team, including a new CMO and a VP to head up digital initiatives.
read nowRita’s Italian Ice plans Nebraska entry
December 17, 2014
Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded a franchise and area development deal for Nebraska to Nebraska Ice LLC. With plans for more than 14 stores within Nebraska…
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QSRs shift models to 'go where the consumers are'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mobile initiatives, bigger marketing budgets, franchising growth and unprecedented headwinds grabbed headlines this year for the QSR segment.
read nowAuntie Anne's extends nontraditional footprint with Universal Resort debut
December 16, 2014
Auntie Anne's Pretzels has opened its first location at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, at Universal CityWalk.
read nowKrispy Kreme celebrates 100th Korean unit
December 15, 2014
Krispy Kreme plans to open its 100th store in Korea Tuesday with franchisee Lotteria Co. Ltd.
read nowTim Hortons/Burger King joint company names exec team
December 15, 2014
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the newly formed parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons, today announced its new executive leadership team and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts extends South Florida presence
December 15, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has opened six new restaurants and one remodeled location throughout the past several weeks with existing franchisees in South Florida.
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Krispy Kreme sales, traffic jump as company begins loyalty program test
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers can sign up for the program through their iPhone or Android device and earn reward 'Treats' for future purchases. A national roll out is expected in…
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Hurdles expected to remain in place in 2015 for restaurant operators
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In addition to record-high commodities prices, labor inflation, technology costs and health care/menu labeling regulations, there is also intensified…
read nowBurger King, Tim Hortons officially form Restaurant Brands International Inc.
December 10, 2014
After shareholder approval from both companies this week, as well as a green light from the Canadian federal government, Burger King Worldwide and Tim Hortons…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches green restaurant initiative
December 10, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a new program called DD Green, a green building certification program designed to help franchisees build sustainable…
read nowDining app expands mobile ordering platform across all foodservice markets
December 10, 2014
Toronto-based maegan, a mobile ordering and payment platform, is now available for use across all food and beverage service markets, including hospitals…
read nowGood Times turns in 22-percent increase in restaurant-level operating profit
December 9, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc., parent company of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and licensee of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, today announced its preliminary…
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