Restaurateur: Valued associates will take care of the customer

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Cameron Mitchell says the answer to any question is always 'yes.'

NRA economist predicts growth for restaurant industry

February 10, 2014

In a news release from the National Restaurant Association, Chief Economist Bruce Grindy offers his insights into 2013 job growth and his projections for 2014.

4 things to consider when financing your restaurant

Small business financing is a relatively new industry and not everyone you speak to is reputable.

Nathan's Famous signs retail, restaurant agreement for Costa Rica

February 7, 2014

Nathan's Famous Inc. this week reported results for the third quarter of its 2014 fiscal year that ended Dec. 29.

Dunkin' Donuts adds five DC-area franchise groups

February 6, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with five existing franchise groups to develop 22 new restaurants…

Sonic signs agreement for six new units in Upstate New York

February 6, 2014

Sonic Drive-In has signed a franchise development agreement for six new drive-ins in Syracuse and Watertown, N.Y., in the next four years.

Good Times opens first Bad Daddy's concept in Colorado

February 6, 2014

QSR chain Good Times Restaurants Inc. opened its first Bad Daddy's Burger Bar in Colorado, in Cherry Creek. The company said in a news release that this…

Cinnabon marks its Moroccan debut

February 6, 2014

Cinnabon Inc. has opened its first location in Morocco at the Anfa Place Shopping Center in Casablanca.

Del Taco seeks multi-unit franchise owners

February 5, 2014

Del Taco's director of Franchise Development, Laura Tanaka, will speak at the 2014 Franchise Expo South Feb. 6-8 in Houston about the brand's franchising…

As part of ongoing China rebound, KFC plans revamp in Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands CEO David Novak says 2014 is a 'show me, don't tell me' year.

Dunkin' Brands adds 50 nontraditional units in 2013

February 4, 2014

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced it opened more than 50 nontraditional U.S. locations in 2013. The new units were…

Rita's signs largest franchise development deal to date

February 4, 2014

Rita's Italian Ice has awarded its largest area franchise development agreement ever to Rita's GP LLC, based out of San Diego.

Krispy Kreme adds former Cold Stone president to executive team

February 3, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that Dan Beem has been named senior vice president of the company and president — International, effective later this month.

Master franchisee of KFC Pakistan sells business

January 31, 2014

Cupola Group, a master franchisee of KFC Pakistan based out of Dubai, has sold its business to Delicious Holdings of United Arab Emirates. Cupola Group was the…

Restaurant operators report slightly softer sales, traffic in December

January 31, 2014

As a result of softer same-store sales and customer traffic levels, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Performance Index registered a moderate…

Doc Popcorn plants flag in Puerto Rico

January 30, 2014

Doc Popcorn has opened its first location in Puerto Rico. The new PopKiosk location, which began operations this past weekend, is located at Plaza Rio Hondo in…

QSR International selects Punchh's mobile CRM suite

January 30, 2014

Punchh announced it has been selected by QSR International to provide its mobile CRM suite throughout the 145-unit, multi-brand enterprise. According to a news…

Dunkin' Donuts extends nontraditional presence to Northwestern University

January 29, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open a restaurant in Norris Center on the Northwestern University campus in Evanston, Ill.

Jersey Mike's turns in record-breaking growth in 2013

January 28, 2014

Jersey Mike's Subs today announced record-breaking growth in 2013, opening 140 new locations with unit growth of 22 percent. In addition, the company reported…

Dunkin' Donuts extending Oklahoma City presence

January 23, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchise group, OKD Holdings, to develop 13 new…