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McDonald's plans to return at least $18B to shareholders
May 29, 2014
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson announced Wednesday that the company plans to return $18 billion to $20 billion to shareholders between 2014 and 2016, through a…
read nowPopeyes’ franchisee turns in record $703K for MDA fundraiser
May 28, 2014
Sailormen Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that their 2014 “Appetite for a Cure” program and the annual…
read nowCaptain D’s plans corporate locations for first time in 7 years
May 28, 2014
On the heels of its record-breaking 2013, Captain D’s is planning a new growth strategy to increase the number of company-owned locations. According to a news…
read nowWendy's franchisee provided with $35.5M credit facility for refinancing efforts
May 27, 2014
GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided $35.5 million in senior debt to Valenti Mid-South Management LLC, a Wendy’s…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans Toronto growth spurt
May 27, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Toronto market.
read nowVilla Enterprises brings family of restaurants to New Orleans’ Riverwalk
May 23, 2014
Villa Enterprises has announced that four of its restaurant concepts – Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt and South…
read nowContinued growth leads NRA to add fourth hall to annual show next year
May 23, 2014
The 95th annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and the co-located 7th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event held…
read nowCinnaholic vegan bakery concept gears up for expansion
May 22, 2014
Following their appearance on ABC's "Shark Tank" reality show, Cinnaholic owners Shannon and Florian Radke plan to grow the vegan bakery concept from its home…
read nowBojangles’ opens in world’s largest naval station
May 20, 2014
As part of its nontraditional expansion, Bojangles’ is opening a new restaurant at the Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval station.
read nowDunkin’ Donuts recruiting Virginia franchisees
May 19, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts is currently seeking franchisees in Roanoke, Va. Currently, there are more than 100 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants located throughout the state.
read nowPittsburgh owner/operator receives McDonald’s top award
May 19, 2014
Paul Sweeney of Pittsburgh recently received the Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award for being a top McDonald's owner/operator. It is presented to the top …
read nowSubway plans to open 3,000 restaurants this year
May 19, 2014
Subway, which turned in record breaking growth in 2013, is expecting to open about 3,000 new locations worldwide this year.
read nowBruster’s turns in strongest sales in 12 years
May 19, 2014
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream announced that for the first time in 12 years, it has recorded four continuous quarters of same-store sales growth.
read nowKrispy Kreme marks 600th international location
May 15, 2014
Krispy Kreme is celebrating the opening of its 600th international store on May 17. The company and its Puerto-Rico based franchise partner, Caribbean Glaze…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts plants flag in Sweden
May 15, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts today announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement with Coffee & Brands Sweden AB to begin developing restaurants across…
read nowBruster’s discounts franchising fees for military veterans
May 14, 2014
Bruster's Real Ice Cream is partnering with the International Franchise Association's VetFran program to offer qualified military veterans a 50-percent…
read nowPopeyes franchisee selects Revention POS
May 14, 2014
Popeyes’ franchisee Brodersen Enterprises has chosen Revention POS and Revention’s remote management solution R-Enterprise for all 30 of its restaurant…
read nowBaskin-Robbins growing presence in the Windy City
May 13, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is currently seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Chicago area. Executives will host…
read nowMarriott exec to share insights on hotel chain's fast casual concept
May 6, 2014
Lon Southerland, senior director, global food and beverage for Marriott International, will keynote the ninth annual Fast Casual Executive Summit, Oct. 12-1…
read nowGood Times laps prior year double-digit growth
May 5, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc. today announced that its same-store sales in April increased 14.4 percent over the prior year, representing a two-year increase of…
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