Few restaurant concepts on Inc. Magazine's 'fastest growing' list

The top restaurant brand this year is Patxi's Pizza, No. 1215 overall and 24th in the food and beverage category.

McDonald's NY Tri-State system awards nutrition program grants

August 21, 2013

McDonald's New York Tri-State area restaurants have announced the grant recipients of their second annual New York Metro Nutrition Network program.

Cold Stone Creamery's parent company acquired by Canadian family

August 21, 2013

The Serruya family today announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Kahala Corp., franchisor of numerous quick service brands including Cold…

Del Taco adding five new multi-unit markets

August 21, 2013

Seven new franchise groups have committed to developing 39 new Del Taco restaurants across the country, including Central California, Colorado, Georgia, New…

The Top 10 Trendsetting Executives in QSR (2013)

Who are the biggest trendsetters in QSR in 2013?

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Quiznos signs development agreement for Nicaragua

August 20, 2013

QSR International has signed a three-unit Quiznos development agreement for the country of Nicaragua with Industria de Comida Rápida S.A., managed by Bergman…

FroZenYo plants flag in Beantown

August 20, 2013

Washington, D.C.-based FroZenYo has made its debut in Boston's Downtown Crossing.

Good Times adds Bad Daddy's sites

August 20, 2013

Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary, BD of Colorado LLC, it has signed the first two of several Bad Daddy's Burger…

Franchising index hits highest growth level since recession

August 15, 2013

The International Franchise Association's latest Franchise Business Index shows that the industry is at its strongest level since November 2007, prior to the…

SONIC's coast-to-coast expansion continues

August 14, 2013

SONIC Drive-In has announced plans to open 14 new drive-ins in the greater Seattle market with a new franchise partner, Cascade Development Group LLC. The…

Jack in the Box refranchises 18 restaurants in Texas

August 14, 2013

Jack in the Box Inc. today disclosed the details of a refranchising transaction that was completed in May. TLIG Restaurants LLC acquired 18 Jack in the Box…

Dunkin' sells out franchise opps in Wisconsin

August 14, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Travel Mart Inc., for seven new…

Villa Enterprises adds 4 QSRs in Georgia

August 14, 2013

Villa Enterprise Management, a global multiconcept restaurant franchisor, announced the grand opening of four new concepts — Villa Italian Kitchen, South…

Wendy's selling 30 restaurants to NBA stars

August 13, 2013

The Wendy's Co. today announced the sale of 30 restaurants in the St. Louis market to BB St. Louis LLC, a partnership headed by current Wendy's franchisee and…

How Auntie Anne's successfully executed its new breakfast platform

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The director of menu management thinks the mainstreaming of pretzel bread is good for the brand.

Tim Hortons CEO: U.S. market a priority for long-term growth

August 8, 2013

Tim Hortons Inc. announced its 2013 second quarter results today, which includes positive same-store sales growth in both its Canada and U.S. systems.

A&W partners with franchise management provider

August 8, 2013

A&W Restaurants Inc. has entered into a partnership with FranConnect, a provider of franchise management systems to improve its productivity and system…

Dunkin' Donuts plans expansion in Rochester, NY

August 8, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts has signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisee Luis Ribeiro for eight new restaurants in Rochester, N.Y.

KFC to nearly double Russian footprint

August 8, 2013

KFC is planning on nearly doubling its footprint in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States by 2015. According to The Moscow Times, the company…

Sonic signs franchise agreement with Native American tribe

August 7, 2013

As part of Sonic Drive-In's strategy to develop new franchises in rural markets, the company has reached an agreement with the Wyandotte Nation, an…