More details emerge about KFC Canada's fast casual concept

December 17, 2013

News of KFC's new Select fast casual concept opening in Toronto emerged earlier this month. Now, the company has released more details about the restaurant…

Philadelphia's Wit or Witout Cheesesteak chain expanding

December 16, 2013

Cheesesteak lovers outside of Philadelphia will be able to enjoy cheesesteaks from Wit or Witout Philly Cheesesteaks, the concept that Food Network's Guy Fieri…

Why most restaurants fail within the first three years

Restaurateurs need to be open to modifications of their original ideas.

Villa Enterprises debuts Mexican QSR concept

December 12, 2013

Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., a multi-concept restaurant operator, has launched a new quick-serve concept, Tinta Mexicana, at the Arizona Mills…

Krispy Kreme marks Northern India debut

December 12, 2013

Two days after Krispy Kreme's debut in Taiwan, the company will also plant its flag in Northern India for the first time this week. Krispy Kreme will open its…

Fransmart launches private equity firm to fuel restaurant growth

December 10, 2013

Fransmart, the franchise development company that launched franchise programs for 5 Guys Burgers, Qdoba, Vapiano, Zpizza, Freshii and several other brands, has…

Wendy's franchisee acquires 4 more Florida units

December 10, 2013

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. today announced it has acquired four additional Wendy's restaurants in Jacksonville, Fla. The franchisee also began development…

Krispy Kreme to debut in Taiwan this week

December 10, 2013

Krispy Kreme will open its first store in Taiwan on Dec. 12. The new store will be the first of 10 planned Krispy Kreme stores in Taiwan throughout the next…

Quiznos struggling with turnaround efforts

December 9, 2013

Quiznos has reportedly missed a loan payment and is negotiating to restructure some of its debt with creditors, some of whom have hired lawyers. According to a…

NPC International closes on Wendy's acquisition

December 9, 2013

NPC International Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of 53 Wendy's restaurants for $30.4 million.

Subway marks India opening with sandwich charity auction

December 5, 2013

To celebrate the opening of a new Subway restaurant in Hari Nagar, West Delhi, India, a Subway sandwich was auctioned for charity, generating Rs 51,000 (about…

Roy Rogers adds Virginia franchisee

December 5, 2013

Roy Rogers announced that Hunter Bright Restaurants LLC has purchased three Roy Rogers Restaurants in the Alexandria, Va., market. The locations of the…

Yum! Analyst Day: Taco Bell mobile ordering to roll out in '14

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell plans to unveil is most robust product pipeline ever, including extensions of the Cantina Bell line.

Yum! Analyst Day: KFC turns to 'holistic' plan for more innovation

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

'If we can keep our lead in emerging markets, it is a mathematical certainty this will be biggest brand in world.'

Good Times turns in 22-percent, 2-year sales growth

December 4, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. this week announced that its same-store sales for its Good Times restaurants increased 14.1 percent for the month of November on…

Centre Partners completes acquisition of Captain D's

December 4, 2013

Private equity firm Centre Partners, which has offices in New York and Los Angeles, announced Tuesday that it has completed the acquisition of Captain D's…

Krispy Kreme coffee platform drives sales lift

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company has high aspirations for its retail coffee line, according to CEO James Morgan.

KFC launches new fast casual concept in Canada

December 3, 2013

A few months after debuting its fast casual concept in the U.S. — KFC Eleven — KFC has launched a new brand in Canada as well, called Select.

Krispy Kreme plans 10 units in Houston

December 3, 2013

Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with Dulce Restaurants LLC, to develop 10 new shops in Houston throughout the next five years.

Yum! Brands expects strong recovery in 2014

December 3, 2013

Yum! Brands Inc. reconfirmed its full-year 2013 EPS forecast of high-single to low double-digit decline versus the prior year, excluding special items.