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Franchise association outlines 2013 policies to accelerate job creation
February 12, 2013
The International Franchise Association released its 2013 Policy Platform in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address today. The platform makes…
read nowYum! Brands plans expansion in Russia
February 11, 2013
Yum! Restaurants International's Oleg Pisklov said today that the company plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants in 2013 in Russia and other Commonwealth…
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NRA: Restaurant job growth hit 17-year high in 2012
February 7, 2013
The restaurant industry added jobs at double the rate of the overall economy in 2012, and the National Restaurant Association expects this trend to continue in…
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Subway hones entrepreneurial skills through new virtual program
February 6, 2013
The concept is aimed at providing business lessons and possible opportunities to young would-be franchisees.
read nowJersey Mike's Subs makes its Oregon debut
February 6, 2013
Jersey Mike's Subs today opened its first restaurant in the state of Oregon -- its 33rd market -- in Portland. The new restaurant is located in Cascade…
read nowDunkin' Donuts targets New Orleans
February 6, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with two franchise groups to develop 11 new restaurants throughout New Orleans within the…
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Yum! Brands: 'We underestimated China chicken supply investigation'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC's U.S. sales all finished the year on an upswing; Taco Bell will launch Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos in March.
read nowJersey Mike's opens first airport locations
February 1, 2013
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first ever airport locations this month, at McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and at Newark Liberty…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans its debut in Vietnam
January 30, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts today announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Vietnam Food and Beverage Co. Ltd. to develop the brand in Vietnam. The agreement calls…
read nowBaskin-Robbins announces plans to triple China footprint
January 30, 2013
Baskin-Robbins today announced the signing of five new franchise agreements to aggressively expand the brand's presence in China. The new franchise agreements…
read nowMenchie's franchise agreement paves way for Canadian expansion
January 29, 2013
Yogurtworld Franchising Corp. announced that it has sold its rights to develop and operate Menchie's Frozen Yogurt units in Canada. The primary assets that…
read nowTasti D-Lite/Planet Smoothie continue co-branded expansion
January 29, 2013
A Planet Smoothie location in Altamonte Springs, Fla., has added Tasti D-Lite to its center. The store officially opened as a co-brand Jan. 25. A grand…
read nowCatering company ramps up momentum with expanded restaurant network
January 29, 2013
Phoodeez, a Boston-based company that specializes in partnering with those in need of catering with restaurants, has launched its Frequent Phoodeez program and…
read nowQuiznos plans aggressive expansion in Mexico
January 28, 2013
Quiznos has partnered with Mexico City-based Quizmex SA DE CV to open more than 150 restaurants in Mexico throughout the next 10 years, including five in…
read nowPopeyes returns to Vietnam market
January 28, 2013
Last week, Popeyes opened a new restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, six months after the company exited the country, citing losses.
read nowAuntie Anne's projects 100 new U.S. stores in 2013
January 25, 2013
Auntie Anne's turns 25 on Feb. 2. To celebrate, the company is reporting milestones reached in 2012, including 202 new stores, of which 117 were in the U.S.
read nowPopeyes sales jump nearly 7 percent in 2012
January 24, 2013
AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, today reported selected unaudited results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year which…
read nowRestaurant industry grew by nearly 4,500 units in 2012
January 23, 2013
There were 4,442 more restaurants in the U.S. in fall 2012 than there were in fall 2011, according to a recent U.S. restaurant census conducted by The NPD…
read nowWendy's integrates site selection solution into IT system
January 23, 2013
Wendy's is integrating Esri Business Analyst with the restaurant's corporate IT systems. The web-based business GIS solution will be part of the company's…
read nowCheba Hut plants itself near University of Wisconsin's campus
January 23, 2013
Cheba Hut will open its newest location on Jan. 26 at 453 Gillman St. in Madison, Wis. The restaurant will feature locally sourced beverages such as Spotted…
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