Popeyes to launch in Italy

February 1, 2024

Popeyes and Restaurant Brands Iberia, parent of the master franchisees for Burger King Spain, Burger King Portugal, Popeyes Spain, and Tim Hortons Spain, will…

Marco's Pizza opens nearly 80 locations in 2023

January 31, 2024

Marco's Pizza closed out 2023 by awarding 86 franchises and opening nearly 80 new stores, according to a press release.

Toppers Pizza expands in Chicago area

January 31, 2024

Toppers Pizza is expanding in the Chicagoland area with a restaurant in Edgewater, Illinois. The location opens Feb. 3 and is a few blocks from Loyola…

Domino's Pizza franchisor breaks company records in China

January 25, 2024

DPC Dash Ltd., Domino's Pizza exclusive master franchise in China, has set a company record for sales in the first 30 days as it opened 10 stores in eight…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks thrives on culture, customer service, training

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Derrick Hayes has three pillars for his cheesesteak brand: customer service, tight training and strict adherence to the brand's culture. Big Dave's…

HTeaO opens 100th location

January 17, 2024

HTeaO, an iced tea franchise, will open it 100th unit on Jan. 20. The store is located in College Station, Texas, according to a press release.

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit session to explore scaling up by franchising

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

"Scaling Up: From Small Start-up to Full Growth Mode" is a session at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, which will be held March 42-26 in…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Climbs Even Higher and Increases Momentum as Brand Ramps up Development Across the Unite

Leading Pizza Chain’s 45th Anniversary Marked by Impressive Sales and Franchise Growth

Burger King to acquire Carrols Restaurant Group

January 16, 2024

Burger King will acquire units franchised by Carrols Restaurant Group in an all-cash transaction with a value of approximately $1 billion, according to a press…

Mr Gatti's Pizza launches convenience store model

January 16, 2024

Mr Gatti's Pizza has launched a convenience store option for franchisees, according to a press release.

Marco's Pizza opens milestone 1200th unit

January 15, 2024

Marco's Pizza has opened its 1,200th store. The restaurant is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and is owned and operated by Marco's largest franchisee…

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks signs deal for 10 units in Florida

January 15, 2024

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks has inked a 10-unit deal for expansion in Florida with former PepsiCo president Derek Lewis, according to a press release.

Smalls Sliders inks 5-unit deal for Dallas

January 11, 2024

Smalls Sliders has signed a deal for five restaurants, called "Cans," to the east Dallas area in Texas. It's the second multi-unit deal in the city for the…

Franklin Junction awarded global exclusivity With Nathan's Famous

January 4, 2024

Franklin Junction, a digital platform that pioneered the Host Kitchen model, which connects restaurants with underutilized kitchens to restaurant brands…

Checkers & Rally's expands Philly-area presence

December 22, 2023

Checkers & Rally's has opened three restaurants in Philadelphia, according to a press release.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Central California Expansion With Third Merced Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens in Merced, Broadening Central Valley Footprint

Smalls Sliders to expand in Austin, Texas

December 20, 2023

QSR brand Smalls Slider has inked a deal for a multi-unit agreement in North Austin, Texas, with franchisee Jonny Rodgers at the helm. Rodgers expects to bring…

QSRweb’s Top 10 most-clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

QSR dining remains a mainstay due to its lower price point and ease of service. We took a look at the top news stories over the past 12 months, and here's what…

Mountain Mike’s Pizza Continues Rapid Utah Expansion With New Herriman Location

Leading Family-Style Pizza Chain Opens Seventh Utah Restaurant

Wetzel's Pretzels goes underground in Brooklyn train station

December 12, 2023

Wetzel's Pretzels has opened two locations in the Atlantic Terminal in downtown Brooklyn in New York. The units are owned and operated by Ricky Alam, who…