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Virginia Bojangles' named top franchised unit
June 13, 2014
The Bojangles' restaurant in Rocky Mount, Va., has won first place in the company's ShowBo Awards. To earn the recognition, the restaurant was evaluated on…
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Arby's launches 'major' brand revitalization initiative
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Arby's revitalization includes Brand Camp, where team members learn about the company's values and guest experience enhancements.
read nowFranchise association files lawsuit against Seattle for $15 min. wage vote
June 12, 2014
The International Franchise Association and five franchisees filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday, seeking to block Seattle’s…
read nowPoor sales force Long John Silver’s franchisee to close 16 stores
June 12, 2014
One Long John Silver’s franchisee suffered enough reputational damage from last year’s anti-transfat campaign that it is closing 16 of its 31 locations.
read nowTCBY, Mrs. Fields plan 50 cobranded locations in Phoenix
June 12, 2014
Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced plans to develop at least 50 newly designed, cobranded Mrs.
read nowSloan’s Ice Cream to expand outside of Florida
June 11, 2014
South Florida-based Sloan’s Ice Cream announced plans to expand outside of Florida this fall for the first time with a new location in San Diego’s Westfield…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans expansion in Washington state
June 11, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest domestic franchisee, CMC&A Foods LLC, for the development of three Krispy Kreme doughnut…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts to open traditional locations in California months ahead of schedule
June 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company has filed permits to open its first traditional restaurants in California. The new restaurants are planned for…
read nowUK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory
June 10, 2014
The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…
read nowCarvel Ice Cream makes its debut in Boston
June 10, 2014
Carvel has opened in Boston’s South Station, its first location in Beantown. To celebrate the grand opening in the historic train station, Carvel will offer…
read nowJack in the Box raises $325K for charity partner
June 10, 2014
The Jack in the Box Foundation raised $325,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters, its primary charitable partner since 1998. Monies for the donation were raised…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café by Chip expands new kiosk concept
June 6, 2014
Shoppers at the Galleria Dallas can now get a double dose of their favorite sweets with today’s opening of its second Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip. A grand…
read nowSonic plans to extend Raleigh-Durham presence
June 5, 2014
Sonic Drive-In has signed a new franchise agreement that will bring five new drive-ins to the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., market throughout the next five years…
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Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.
read nowSeattle passes $15 minimum wage; franchisees sue
June 3, 2014
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved a minimum wage increase Monday, to $15 an hour. Mayor Ed Murray is expected to sign its passage today, which would…
read nowDoc Popcorn enters Asian market with first Japan unit
June 3, 2014
Doc Popcorn opened its first location in Japan on May 31. Nearly three months after the master franchise agreement with FS Planning was finalized, the first of…
read nowDunkin' Donuts continues expansion in the hotel sector
June 2, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is continuing its expansion in the lodging market with its newest location at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Mass. This is the fourth…
read nowJack in the Box franchisees donate $25K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 2, 2014
National Jack in the Box Franchise Association will join the Jack in the Box Foundation as co-title sponsor for the 24th Annual Jack in the Box Charity Golf…
read nowDairy Queen takes Manhattan
May 30, 2014
Dairy Queen made its official debut in Manhattan Thursday, with its new location at 54 West 14th Street, between 5th and 6th avenues.
read nowPopeyes continues to gain QSR market share
May 29, 2014
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has turned in another quarter of above-average same-store sales increases, at 4.3 percent domestically, and 5.8 percent…
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