Franchising News & Media
Krispy Kreme plans South American debut
September 25, 2013
Krispy Kreme announced today that it has signed its first development agreement in South America with Bogota-based IRCC Ltda., a subsidiary of the VA! Group.
read nowWendy's franchisees offered $100M in financing to remodel restaurants
September 25, 2013
GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $100 million credit facility to finance qualified Wendy's franchisees who want to update their…
read nowFranchise Association releases new Obamacare guide
September 25, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released an informational pamphlet to help employers educate their workers on their obligations and options with…
read nowAirports to showcase leasing options for restaurants, retail
September 20, 2013
A forum designed to teach local, regional and national retailers, quick-service food operators and restaurateurs about the leasing opportunities at Ronald…
read nowWendy's franchisee raises $2.5M for adoption foundation
September 19, 2013
Restaurant franchisee The Briad Group has raised more than $2.5 million for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, including $325,000 at its 15th Annual Golf…
read nowWendy's franchisee loaned $7.25M for refinancing, remodeling efforts
September 19, 2013
TD Bank has completed a $7.25 million lending deal with Florida-based Hans Sohlen, a 39-unit Wendy's franchisee.
read nowLYFE Kitchen plans Chicago debut
September 19, 2013
LYFE Kitchen will open a franchise location in Chicago in November. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Clark and Hubbard and will be the first for…
read nowBurger King Delivery adds 16th market
September 19, 2013
Burger King Delivery has expanded into its 16th market — Tucson, Ariz.
read nowRoy Rogers targets 100 new franchise units
September 18, 2013
Roy Rogers Restaurants has signed a strategic alliance with Franchise Dynamics, a full-service franchise sales outsourcing company, to expand the chain by 10…
read nowFranchisee optimism dampened by regulations, healthcare costs
September 18, 2013
The International Franchise Association has released results from the 3rd Quarter Franchise Forecast for 2013 and Annual Franchise Business Leader Survey. They…
read nowDunkin' Brands on target for 100-plus new Texas units
September 17, 2013
Dunkin' Brands has signed multi-unit store development agreements with two new franchise groups to develop 17 new restaurants in markets in West and Central…
read nowAustralians descend on McDonald's HQ to protest opening
September 17, 2013
A delegation from the Australian town of Tecoma, a suburb of Melbourne, will protest at McDonald's Corporate Headquarters Sept. 18 in Chicago. They will also…
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Restaurant industry experiencing better borrowing conditions
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Restaurant finance exec predicts high-growth stories from customization concepts.
read nowWendy's franchisee adds more units to portfolio
September 16, 2013
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., a Wendy's franchisee, has announced the acquisition of two more Wendy's restaurants in the…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans 20-plus units in Florida
September 16, 2013
Baskin-Robbins announced plans to expand its Florida footprint with more than 20 new restaurants projected throughout the next several years. Targeted markets…
read nowDoughnut concept takes aim at big players, announces U.S. expansion
September 13, 2013
Is a doughnut war on the horizon? Fractured Prune Doughnuts, based out of Ocean City, Md., announced this week that it has signed 50 new store agreements for…
read nowPopeyes marks Twin Cities' entry with Mardi Gras celebration
September 13, 2013
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., held a celebration this week to officially announce its entrance in the Minneapolis/St. Paul…
read nowDunkin' Donuts breaks into UK market
September 12, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has signed agreements with two franchise groups to begin developing restaurants in the United Kingdom. The two agreements call…
read nowCinnabon to grow footprint in Missouri, Louisiana
September 11, 2013
Cinnabon Inc. plans to significantly expand its footprint in Missouri, including the greater St. Louis metro area, by opening five mall-based franchise…
read nowDairy Queen eyes Costa Rica for expansion
September 11, 2013
Dairy Queen will soon open in the Multiplaza Escazú and Avenida Central in downtown San José, Costa Rica. According to QCostaRica.com, the Costa Rica franchise…
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