Franchising News & Media
Krystal owner names new VP, principal
April 10, 2012
Argonne Capital Group LLC, the private investment firm that purchased the Krystal Company last month, has named Layton Grisette as a principal and Bill Weimar…
read nowCulver's hits 450th restaurant milestone
April 10, 2012
With the grand opening of a new restaurant in Avondale, Ariz., this week, Culver's now has 450 locations in its system.
read nowMore Wendy's franchisees deploy WyckWyre HR solution
April 9, 2012
Pennant Foods, a Wendy's franchisee that operates 90 restaurant locations in Southern California and Eastern Tennessee, recently signed on with WyckWyre to…
read nowBojangles operator opens 7th location
April 6, 2012
Bo Cherry LLC, a Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits franchisee, opened its seventh location this week in Charlotte, N.C.
read nowWendy's signs deal to expand in Eastern Europe
April 5, 2012
The Wendy's Company has announced an agreement with The Wissol Group to develop 25 restaurants in Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan throughout the next 1…
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Krystal appoints new CEO, management team
April 5, 2012
Less than a month after it was acquired by private investment firm Argonne Capital Group LLC, The Krystal Company has put new leadership in place to oversee…
read nowPopeyes expanding in Indianapolis market
April 5, 2012
During Popeyes' most recent earnings call last month, CEO Cheryl Bachelder said the company will focus its short-term growth on the Indianapolis market. Those…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans 8-state expansion
April 4, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts is seeking to expand in communities throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee, and is…
read nowCousins Subs launches program to spark franchise growth
April 4, 2012
To spark franchise growth, Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has launched a new Founder's Program that will put nearly $100,000 back into the hands of franchisees…
read nowDel Taco sets expansion plans for Charleston, S.C.
April 4, 2012
California-based Del Taco has plans to open eight to 10 restaurants in the Charleston, S.C., market and is currently seeking franchise partners to expand its…
read nowBurger King goes public again
April 4, 2012
Just after announcing the biggest menu overhaul in its history, Miami-based Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement with Justice…
read nowTim Tebow to speak at Chick-fil-A Leadercast event
April 3, 2012
The 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast event, set for May 4 at the University of Texas at Austin, will feature 10 speakers known for their leadership skills…
read nowCulver's plans to add 25 to 30 units this year
April 2, 2012
Wisconsin-based Culver's currently has a portfolio of 449 restaurants in 19 states. The chain, known for its ButterBurger and frozen custard, aims to hit 50…
read nowKrystal receives a $14.2 million investment
March 30, 2012
Triangle Capital Corporation, a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to lower middle market companies, today announced that…
read nowSeattle's Best Coffee franchisee hires Morgan Marketing & PR
March 29, 2012
Rick Gitchen, senior franchise partner at Seattle’s Best Coffee, has hired Morgan Marketing and Public Relations LLC, an Irvine, Calif.-based full-service…
read nowTroy Aikman, Jerry Jones sign on as Dunkin' Donuts franchisees
March 29, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts has added some star power to its franchise base in Dallas, welcoming Dallas Cowboys Football Club Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones and Pro…
read nowHigh costs force San Francisco franchisees to abandon $5 footlongs
March 29, 2012
San Francisco area Subway franchisees have dropped the popular $5 footlong deal, citing the "higher cost of doing business" in the city.
read nowBurger King tests entree salads, breakfast burritos
March 29, 2012
As part of its extensive menu enhancement efforts, Burger King is testing premium entrée salads and breakfast burritos in select markets.
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Cousins Subs undergoes a makeover for 40th anniversary
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
New products, branding and menu boards are among recent initiatives.
read nowKrystal testing new store model
March 28, 2012
Krystal is opening a non-traditional unit in Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., on Monday. The restaurant features a new layout for the chain, based out of nearby Chattanooga.
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