Franchising News & Media
A&W's mascot resurgence part of chain's bid to 'start fresh'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The director of marketing discusses the chain's focus on social media to attract new customers without alienating loyal fans.
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QSR workers stage 'biggest strike in fast food history' today
April 4, 2013
An estimated 400 quick-service employees walked off their jobs today at more than 60 New York City restaurants. The Fast Food Forward organization, which…
read nowFranchise Association launches campaign for immigration reform debate
April 4, 2013
The International Franchise Association has launched an integrated advocacy campaign to "voice the needs of franchise business owners in the national debate…
read nowDel Taco plans 20 new Alabama, Florida locations
April 4, 2013
Del Taco franchisee Larry Blumberg & Associates has opened the first of its 20 planned Del Taco restaurants. The newest location is in Dothan, Ala., and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts expands Northern Utah footprint
April 1, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts LLC for seven new restaurants…
read nowKFC UK outlines ambitious growth, remodeling plans
April 1, 2013
KFC is planning on opening more than 40 new restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland this year, a move that would create about 1,600 new jobs, according…
read nowCheckers' development veteran joins Captain D's team
March 28, 2013
Captain D's has named Michael Arrowsmith as its new chief development officer. Arrowsmith previously served as senior vice president of Development at Checkers…
read nowSonic chief credits daypart promotions, media efficiency for positive sales
March 27, 2013
Sonic released its second fiscal quarter results earlier this week, which included a company-owned same-store sales increase of 3.3 percent (without the…
read nowReport: Restaurant sector boosts franchise growth
March 27, 2013
The International Franchise Association released its updated 2013 forecast today, which predicts that franchise businesses will continue to grow at a slightly…
read nowBurger King franchisee acquires six Taco Bell units
March 27, 2013
GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $11.3 million to Ghai Management Services, a Burger King franchisee. The funding was used for the acquisition…
read nowGreat American Cookies expands presence in Puerto Rico
March 27, 2013
Great American Cookies announced it is expanding in Puerto Rico through multi-unit operators Dan Margolis, Carol Margolis and Wilson Castillo of A.M.A.
read nowPopeyes recognizes top franchisees
March 26, 2013
Popeyes recently held its annual International Franchisee Conference in San Diego, where Harry Stafford, partner of Broford Corp., was named the chain's…
read nowLYFE Kitchen contract ensures LEED-certified restaurants
March 22, 2013
Shangri-La Industries has been appointed as project manager for LYFE Kitchen's expansion across the U.S.
read nowConcessions International names new business development leader
March 22, 2013
Atlanta-based Concessions International (CI), a foodservice concessionaire with operations in airports across the United States, announced the promotion of…
read nowRestaurant chain growth returns to 2007 levels
March 21, 2013
Technomic today released its preliminary results from its annual report of the 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains. Among the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant…
read nowA&W marks 100th restaurant in Québec
March 21, 2013
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened its 100th restaurant in Québec — its fourth urban location in downtown Montréal, located at 1200…
read nowWendy's to develop 20 restaurants in Ecuador
March 19, 2013
The Wendy's Company today announced a long-term agreement with The Eljuri Group to develop 20 Wendy's restaurants in Ecuador.
read nowMarble Slab Creamery enters Pakistan
March 19, 2013
Global Franchise Group LLC announced today the master franchise agreement with Western Brands PVT Ltd. for the opening of the first Marble Slab Creamery…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee expands drive-thru footprint
March 18, 2013
Seattle's Best Coffee, featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, today announced that 15 new locations will open in Dallas-Fort Worth this year. Following…
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