Franchising News & Media
Jack in the Box refranchises 22 restaurants
May 29, 2013
Jack in the Box Inc. disclosed the details of a refranchising transaction that was completed in February and included in the company's second quarter operating…
read nowCousins Subs promotes marketing exec, names new CFO
May 28, 2013
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has hired Jason Westhoff as chief financial officer for the corporation and its 140-store franchise system.
read nowZoyo Neighborhood Yogurt expands to Midwest
May 24, 2013
Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the opening of its first Midwest location in Warsaw, Ind. Operated…
read nowChinese QSR market to pass $280B by 2017
May 24, 2013
According to a new report released by market insight firm Mintel, China's quick-service and takeaway market is expected to reach RMB 1.8 trillion ($283.4B U.S.
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McDonald's defends nutritional options, children's marketing
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company plans between 1,500 and 1,600 new restaurants this year, most of which will open in new and emerging international markets.
read nowBK Delivery expands to Vegas, Sacramento
May 23, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. has expanded its delivery service to the Las Vegas and Sacramento, Calif., markets. The BK Delivers program, which was first tested…
read nowFranchise business index shows consumer spending higher than expected
May 23, 2013
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the franchising industry, increased by 0.2 percent in April, boosted by improvements in…
read nowBruster's Real Ice Cream launches revitalization strategy
May 22, 2013
Frozen treat chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream is debuting a new, five-point strategy to reignite growth and attract new franchisees. Introduced at the National…
read nowTechnomic: Better foodservice growth expected in 2014
May 22, 2013
At a special session for its Foodservice Planning Program clients this week, Technomic shared its latest expectations for foodservice industry performance, by…
read nowCold Stone marks 25th anniversary, Nigeria opening
May 22, 2013
Cold Stone Creamery is marking its 25th anniversary milestone by bringing back a lineup of customer favorites, including the Strawberry Blonde, Peanut Butter…
read nowSubway has 40K locations in sight
May 22, 2013
During the first quarter of 2013, Subway opened more than 600 new locations around the world, crossing the 39,000-unit mark.
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee ramps up drive-thru growth in Dallas market
May 21, 2013
Seattle's Best Coffee, a brand within Starbucks Corporation, has announced the simultaneous opening of 10 drive-thrus throughout Dallas/Fort Worth on Monday.
read nowDunkin' Donuts recruiting franchisees in North Carolina markets
May 21, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts is recruiting franchisees in North Carolina markets, including Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh-Durham, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Currently…
read nowChurch's hires Burger King veteran to head development
May 20, 2013
Church's Chicken President and CEO Jim Hyatt announced the appointment of Tony Moralejo as its chief development officer responsible for domestic and…
read nowMcDonald's plans to accelerate China business
May 17, 2013
Despite the supply chain drama that has befallen Yum! Brands in China this year, McDonald's has plans for an aggressive expansion in the market.
read nowTaco Bell CEO: 'Sometimes the biggest innovation is not earth shattering'
May 17, 2013
Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed appeared on CNBC Thursday to discuss the brand's new Waffle Taco, currently in test in five California stores for the breakfast…
read nowCousins Subs honor franchisees for sales, guest service
May 15, 2013
Milwaukee-based Cousins Subs recognized a number of its franchisees for outstanding performance at its annual meeting in Wisconsin.
read nowCo-branded Marble Slab, Great American Cookies opens on USC campus
May 15, 2013
Global Franchise Group LLC has opened a co-branded Great American Cookies and Marble Slab Creamery establishment in the Russell House University Union on…
read nowTaco Bell breaks ground in Washington town per teen's request
May 14, 2013
Taco Bell has added another notch to its direct and creative marketing strategy by breaking ground in the town of Othello, Wash., after local teen Zeke Castro…
read nowKrystal thriving under new ownership
May 13, 2013
President and CEO Doug Pendergast provided an update on the Krystal brand since it was purchased by Argonne Capital Group last spring. Among the highlights are…
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