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.

Flying Biscuit testing quick-service menu

March 19, 2012

The Flying Biscuit Café has launched a new quick-service menu to provide guests with alternative time-saving options.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches new drive-thru concept

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand is also offering fresh-baked muffins, cookies, multigrain bars, breakfast sandwiches and snack items.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands into Oregon

March 19, 2012

Lucky Patel, master developer for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, has started his expansion in Oregon, recently bringing on board new franchisees, business…

Burger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money

March 16, 2012

SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…

KFC brings 'So Good' tagline to India

March 16, 2012

KFC introduced its "So Good" global tagline in the spring of 2010. It was the company's fifth marketing shift in a short time, but it seems to be sticking…

Burger King beginning to see turnaround effects

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

December was a strong month for the chain, buoyed by the launch of soft serve ice cream, new french fries and the BK Crown Program geared toward kids.

Baskin-Robbins eyeing California expansion

March 15, 2012

Baskin-Robbins is seeking franchisees in the San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif., areas as it expands its footprint throughout the next several years.

TCBY plans 200-store Texas expansion

March 15, 2012

TCBY is expanding its footprint in Texas and is hosting a franchise event to celebrate the opening of its newest self-serve location.