Subway co-founder predicts hitting 50,000 unit mark in four years

March 1, 2013

Subway, which currently has about 38,800 units worldwide, could very well hit the 50,000-unit mark by 2017. According to co-founder and president Fred DeLuca…

McDonald's sets sights on Chinese mountaintop

March 1, 2013

McDonald's plans to open a restaurant atop China's Tianmen Mountain of Zhangjiajie in the Hunan Province. According to Xinhuanet, the outlet will open before…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands in Oregon market

March 1, 2013

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries has opened its newest location, located in Gresham, Ore.'s Oregon Trail Shopping Center. This marks the third location in the…

Popeyes' CEO: Obamacare can be navigated with sales growth

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The company's Q4 and 2012 yield strong same-store sales domestically and internationally.

Subway extends business simulation game

February 28, 2013

The Build Your Own Virtual Subway Challenge, a business simulation game that enables players to learn about business and compete globally, has been extended…

Dunkin' Donuts targets Ohio market for continued growth

February 27, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchise group, Gilligan Oil Company LLC, for 13 new restaurants…

Startup to franchisor: Ice cream concept's success comes from constant branding

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The Comfy Cow founders discuss how they branded, duplicated and expanded their premium ice cream concept during a slow economy.

IFA's VetFran partners with VA Business Accelerator program

February 27, 2013

The International Franchise Association's VetFran initiative has partnered with The Department of Veterans Affairs' VA Business Accelerator program to ensure…

Quiznos' international franchisee marks 100th restaurant milestone

February 27, 2013

QSR International recently celebrated the opening of its 100th Quiznos restaurant, located in the new Paseo San Francisco Shopping Center in Quito, Ecuador.

Church's Chicken plans Ukrainian presence

February 26, 2013

Texas Chicken, the international brand of Church's Chicken, is planning to open two restaurants in Kyiv, Ukraine, in March.

McDonald's plans 150 franchised units in Russia in next three years

February 22, 2013

McDonald's plans to expand its footprint in Russia through franchising. Its initial franchisee in the market, Rosinter, plans to open its first restaurants in…

Dunkin' Brands names development, consumer insight and talent management leaders

February 22, 2013

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has appointed three new vice presidents to its management team. Brian…

Manufacturer releases financing options to spur froyo franchise growth

February 21, 2013

Donper America has new flexible financing options designed to assist frozen yogurt franchise companies grow and expand their brands, Scott Amico, vice…

Taco Bueno adds sports arena location to portfolio

February 21, 2013

Two Taco Bueno concession stands opened for business this week inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, just in time for an NBA game between the Dallas…

Report: Indian QSR market expected to grow 30% by 2015

A younger population, higher rate of urbanization, larger disposable incomes, higher protein consumption, increased participation of women in the workforce…

IFA names QSR executive as new chairman

February 20, 2013

Steve Romaniello, CFE, chairman of FOCUS Brands and managing director of Roark Capital Group in Atlanta, has been named the new chairman of the International…

Franchising industry shows improvement in January

February 20, 2013

The Franchise Business Index (FBI), an index of the economic health of the U.S. franchising industry, increased by 0.7 percent in January as nearly all…

Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year

February 19, 2013

The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…

Wisconsin franchisees recognized by Culver's

February 14, 2013

John and Lori Faber, owners of the Culver's restaurant at 430 E. Verona Ave. in Verona, Wisc., are the recipients of the 2013 GM Culver Award. The award, named…

Subway franchise group elects new board officers

February 13, 2013

The North American Association of Subway Franchisees has elected its board officers for 2013. They include: