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Baskin-Robbins plans to unload Los Angeles units to franchisees
January 3, 2013
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified franchisees to own and operate existing Baskin-Robbins restaurants in the Greater Los Angeles area. Currently…
read nowTax agreement paves way for steady franchise growth
January 2, 2013
The International Franchise Association today applauded passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a bipartisan agreement to avert the…
read nowBurger King maps out aggressive Central American growth strategy
December 28, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Inc. today announced that it has entered into a multi-country master franchise joint venture agreement with BEBOCA Ltd. in Central…
read nowBurger King franchisee settles racial discrimination suit
December 27, 2012
Fast Food Enterprises #3, a Burger King franchisee, has settled a federal lawsuit brought forth by a black customer who claimed a white employee in the…
read nowSeafood concept operator plans 'dozens' of NY locations
December 26, 2012
A limited-service seafood concept called Boneheads is planning to open "dozens" of units in the New York market. According to the New York Daily News, the…
read nowBurger King returns to France after 15 years
December 26, 2012
Burger King has returned to the French market for the first time since 1997. According to the Associated Press, the brand opened a restaurant over the weekend…
read nowDunkin' Brands, Eli Manning team up to help Sandy victims
December 24, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts held a charity brunch with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning last week that raised approximately $90,000 to support ongoing Hurricane…
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New book describes hardships of running a Western concept in China
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Former master franchisee of Auntie Anne's Pretzels writes about the obstacles he faced that "will make anyone in business laugh, cringe and think twice about…
read nowChinese consumers warming up to coffee trend
December 21, 2012
New research from Mintel unveils an increase in café culture in the China market, which has provided an impetus for coffee retails to plan expansions there.
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Fiscal Cliff stagnation holding back pace of franchise growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
According to a franchise business leader survey, 31 percent of franchisees and 20 percent of franchisors plan to cut jobs to get under the Affordable Care…
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Restaurant brands rank high on Entrepreneur's 2013 franchise list
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The results of this year's list show that franchising is on the upswing after several tough years.
read nowTCBY adds Detroit as a priority market
December 18, 2012
After exceeding its expansion goals for 2012, TCBY is now planning its growth strategy for 2013, which now includes the Detroit area as a priority market. TCBY…
read nowSurvey: CFOs expect growth, technology investments in 2013
December 17, 2012
A majority of the 200 U.S.-based chief financial officers and senior finance executives surveyed said they plan to invest in their companies to drive growth in…
read nowMcDonald's memos suggest franchisees stay open on Christmas
December 17, 2012
Two internal McDonald's memos have been obtained by Ad Age outlining the company's push to keep franchised units open on Christmas Day to help lift December…
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What to expect in the quick-service segment in 2013
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mobile initiatives will pick up in the New Year, and so will competition from other segments.
read nowJersey Mike's plants flag in Nebraska
December 13, 2012
Jersey Mike's Subs opened its first restaurant in Nebraska this week, marking the chain's 32nd market. The new restaurant is located in Lincoln and is operated…
read nowBurger King plans aggressive expansion in Mexico
December 13, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Alsea S.A.B. de C.V. have signed a joint venture which will significantly expand the brand's presence in Mexico.
read nowCinnabon marks 1,000th location milestone
December 12, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. opened its 1,000th bakery this week at the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. The company's first bakery also opened in Washington State, in the…
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Top 2012 (non-menu) stories for the QSR segment
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Intensified competition has been driven by comprehensive rebranding efforts.
read nowCulver's plans to enter Florida market in 2013
December 10, 2012
Culver's announced today that it will enter the Florida market in 2013, with at least three restaurants planned in the Fort Myers, Naples and Sarasota areas.
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