Del Taco plans 40 units in Houston market

March 28, 2012

Del Taco has announced plans to open more than 40 restaurants in the Houston market, with the first opening March 28.

Papa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing

March 28, 2012

Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing…

McDonald's launches franchising in Russia, smoothies in Canada

March 28, 2012

McDonald's is planning to expand into Siberia, and is searching for Russian franchisees for the first time in its 20-year presence there, according to the…

Report: Expectations rise for restaurant industry

March 27, 2012

The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…

Largest Burger King franchisee adds 278 units

March 27, 2012

Burger King Corp. and Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the chain's largest franchisee, have entered into an agreement for the purchase by Carrols (through its…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to launch in the Middle East

March 27, 2012

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has selected MEFranchising as its strategic partner to launch the brand in the Middle East.

KFC doubling delivery service in South Africa

March 26, 2012

More South Africans will have access to KFC via delivery by the end of this year, as the company has announced it is doubling its service there.

Big Juan's Mexican QSR debuts in Arizona

March 26, 2012

Big Juan's tacos y burros, a new quick-service Mexican concept, will open its first-ever restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., this spring. The first location is set to…

Popeyes franchisee receives funding to expand

March 23, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $30 million credit facility to Shelton Restaurant Group LLC, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, to help with…

Krystal sold to private investment firm

March 23, 2012

The Krystal Co. has been purchased by Argonne Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private investment firm, for an undisclosed amount.

Largest U.S. Taco Bell franchisee adds 34 more units

March 23, 2012

Tacala LLC, the country's largest Taco Bell franchisee based in Vestavia Hills, Ala., has added 34 locations to its portfolio.

Pollo Tropical plants flag in Costa Rica

March 23, 2012

Miami-based Pollo Tropical has opened its first franchised restaurant in Costa Rica, in San Jose's main square: Parque Central.

Krispy Kreme plans to accelerate coffee program

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Company's shares jump 4 percent after big Q4 profit reported.

Sonic reports improved sales system-wide

March 21, 2012

Sonic Corp. has announced the results of its second fiscal quarter ended Feb. 29.

Baskin-Robbins to expand presence in Mexico

March 21, 2012

Baskin-Robbins has announced that the company has signed a new master licensing agreement with BRICE to greatly expand the brand's presence in Mexico. The…

TCBY dives into retail with pre-packaged frozen yogurt launch

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Agreement deal includes 3,000 Wal-Mart locations.

Australian millionaire sues Yum! Brands for blocking franchise sale

March 21, 2012

Jack Cowin, an Australian millionaire who made his money in the quick-service industry, has sued Yum! Brands for blocking his attempts to sell the franchise…

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Report shows a jump in chain restaurant growth

March 20, 2012

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…

Subway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel

March 20, 2012

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.