Franchising News & Media
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.
read nowKrispy 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.
read nowYum! 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.
read nowRestaurant operators bullish about sales growth
December 2, 2013
Fueled by stronger same-store sales and traffic and a more optimistic outlook among restaurant operators, the National Restaurant Association's Restaurant…
read nowJack in the Box Franchise Assoc. recognizes outgoing CEO with Lifetime Achievement
December 2, 2013
The Jack in the Box National Franchise Association has recognized chairman and CEO Linda A. Lang with this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at its…
read nowBurger King solidifies 'aggressive' franchise agreement in France
November 27, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Groupe Olivier Bertrand, a multi-brand restaurant group with approximately…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee in Germany tests delivery
November 26, 2013
A McDonald's franchisee in Germany tested delivery service for one day last week during an event called Crazy Saturday. According to The Local, Christian…
read nowWendy's unloads 23 more restaurants to franchise system
November 26, 2013
The Wendy's Company has sold 23 more restaurants to its franchisee system. The most recent sale is to Group W Partners LLC, led by veteran Wendy's franchisees…
read nowAuntie Anne's plans 65 new nontraditional units in 2014
November 25, 2013
With more than 1,000 domestic stores and locations in venues such as shopping malls, outlet centers, airports and amusement parks, Auntie Anne's is continuing…
read nowWendy's names new chief operating officer
November 22, 2013
Wendy's has announced that John Peters, senior vice president of North America Operations, has formed a partnership with franchisee Rick Holland, and together…
read nowYum! Brands combines international, U.S. divisions to focus on growth
November 21, 2013
Yum! Brands announced it is reorganizing its business to drive brand and geographic focus. Effective Jan. 1, the company will combine its Yum! Restaurants…
read nowSubway launches second business simulation game
November 21, 2013
The Subway restaurant chain and Young & Successful Media, owners of the YSN network, have launched the second Subway Global Challenge, a business…
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Burger King CFO: QSRs will need digital ordering platforms sooner than later
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
All expenses at BK are examined line by line, person by person, for a discipline that has led to more efficiency.
read nowRoark Capital adds Carl's Jr., Hardee's to portfolio with CKE acquisition
November 20, 2013
CKE Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's brands, announced Tuesday that an affiliate of Roark Capital Group has entered into a definitive agreement…
read nowBurger King signs joint venture to plant flag in India
November 20, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Everstone Group, a private equity and real estate firm in India and South East Asia, announced the establishment of a joint…
read nowWendy's selling 54 restaurants to franchisee
November 20, 2013
The Wendy's Company announced plans to sell 54 restaurants, including one in development, in the Salt Lake City market to a subsidiary of NPC International…
read nowAsian fusion coming to Philly airport
November 19, 2013
Villa Enterprises Management os opening its Far East Asian Fire concept at the Philadelphia Airport, which will be operated by franchisee Midfield Concessions.
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Popeyes' president: The most successful brands focus on people development
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
No matter how good a product tastes, if you don't have a good operations process, it's not going to work, exec says.
read nowDomino's founder expands military-themed burger concept to Tennessee
November 15, 2013
Gyrene Burger, a military-themed restaurant from Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino's Pizza, has opened in Knoxville, Tenn.
read nowTaco John's new franchise plan designed for growth
November 14, 2013
Taco John's International announced a new franchise agreement that the company said is business-friendly and will help both existing and new franchisees grow.
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