Franchising News & Media
Dunkin' Donuts plants flag in Guatemala
May 10, 2012
Less than a week after announcing its debut in India, Dunkin' Donuts has arrived in Guatemala, opening its first of four planned to open there within the next…
read nowEdible Arrangements marks 1,000 units
May 10, 2012
Edible Arrangements franchises have been opening at an average of one a week since the first of the year, with more than 20 new locations opening for business…
read nowTim Hortons profit jumps 10 percent
May 10, 2012
Tim Hortons Inc. has announced results for the first quarter ended April 1, including a 9.4 percent jump in systemwide sales.
read nowDunkin' Donuts debuts in India
May 9, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts opened its first two restaurants in India earlier this week in New Delhi.
read nowRita's Italian Ice signs master licensee in China
May 9, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has secured a master licensee development agreement for five southern provinces, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Hainan and Fujian, in the…
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Q&A: Craig Culver talks about Culver's positioning as 'original' better burger
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Wisconsin-based chain's first quarter comps were up 16 percent.
read nowBaskin-Robbins announces major UK expansion plan
May 4, 2012
Baskin-Robbins has announced plans to greatly expand the brand's presence in the United Kingdom. The firm is looking to nearly double its footprint in the UK…
read nowQuiznos recognizes top franchisees
May 4, 2012
Quiznos announced its 2012 franchise award winners at its recent franchise convention in Las Vegas. Quiznos assesses performance among franchisees in a variety…
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Rita's Italian Ice awards master licensee for India
May 3, 2012
Rita's Italian Ice has signed a master licensee development agreement with South Asian Food & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. to expand the brand in India. The…
read nowDoc Popcorn debuts in Arkansas
May 3, 2012
Doc Popcorn has made its debut in Arkansas with a newly opened unit in the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro. The location is operated by franchisee Adam…
read nowSarku Japan continues to grow footprint
May 3, 2012
Sarku Japan continues the national expansion of its new free-standing concept, Teriyaki and Sushi Express, with the grand opening of a third New Jersey…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans South Florida expansion
May 3, 2012
Baskin-Robbins is searching for franchisees to help expand the brand throughout the South Florida market.
read nowSubway recognized as top franchise opportunity
May 2, 2012
For the second year in a row, the Subway restaurant chain has been awarded the top ranking in the Franchise Direct Top 100 Global Franchises Rankings, which…
read nowHardee's aggressively expanding Florida presence
May 2, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced its expansion plans for the development of new Hardee's restaurants throughout the greater Tampa, Fla., area. The company is…
read nowWendy's franchisee secures capital for growth
May 2, 2012
The Briad Group has announced that it has entered into a new six-year $195 million senior secured bank credit facility. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and RBS…
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You want to franchise your restaurant: Now what?
by Harold Kestenbaum — Partner, Gordon & Rees, LLP
In my last blog, we discussed why your restaurant should be franchised. I will assume that you have listened to what I said and you have now made the decision…
read nowSSP America adds six new restaurants at San Diego International
April 30, 2012
SSP America, the North American division of SSP Group and an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has received unanimous…
read nowPopeyes honors top franchisees and suppliers
April 27, 2012
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises Inc., recently presented its franchisee and supplier awards at its worldwide conference and 40th…
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Dunkin' Brands lifted by coffee platform
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Worldwide system-wide sales growth in the first quarter was primarily attributable to Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth, global store…
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The concept of 'Reverse Innovation' in the food industry
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
Multinational corporations have forecasted that developing countries will account for 70 percent of their growth a decade from now.
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