Bojangles' franchisee opens second Virginia location

December 12, 2011

PWFoods LLC has opened its second Bojangles' location in the southern Virginia market. The new Farmville, Va., unit opened Monday and features drive-thru and…

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt heads to Aussie shores

December 11, 2011

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is opening its first international location in Melbourne, Australia, by franchise partners Joe Rossi and Phil Lancaster.

CKE Restaurants deploys QSR Automations Kitchen Display Solution

December 8, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has chosen QSR Automations as its preferred kitchen display technology provider.

Carl's Jr. spreads to Costa Rica, CKE's 24th country

December 8, 2011

Parent company CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced the opening of three Carl's Jr. restaurants in Costa Rica this month. Located in and around the capital city…

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Tim Hortons eyes military bases for Middle Eastern growth

December 6, 2011

Tim Hortons will likely seek out military bases as part of its plan to open 120 new units in the Middle East.

Dunkin' Brands' franchisee secures funding for growth

December 5, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided a $21.5 million credit facility to The Beekman Group's portfolio company, TBG Food Acquisition Corp., a Dunkin…

Quiznos franchisee deploys video interview system

December 4, 2011

Some restaurant franchisees in the Washington, D.C., area have started using a new system that interviews job seekers using recorded videos through the JobOn…

Krispy Kreme giveaway marks 10th year in Canada

December 1, 2011

Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 10th birthday in Canada with free Original Glazed Doughnuts on Dec. 11, as well as special deals each day until then.

Krispy Kreme Q3 profit nearly doubles

November 30, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, ended Oct. 30, 2011, which included $4.7 million in net…

Tasti D-Lite acquires Planet Smoothie

November 30, 2011

Tennessee-based Tasti D-Lite, a frozen dessert chain catering to health-conscious consumers, has announced the acquisition of Planet Smoothie LLC, a franchise…

TCBY opens three units this week

November 29, 2011

TCBY continues its aggressive expansion plan, opening three new units this week alone, one each in Fort Collins, Colo., its 15th in the state; Columbia, S.C.…

Dunkin' Brands continues expansion, targets Louisiana

November 28, 2011

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced that it has signed agreements to develop 25 new Dunkin' Donuts and two…

Yum! Brands creates separate India division

November 21, 2011

Yum! Brands Inc. has reorganized its Yum! Restaurants International division (YRI) to continue to drive aggressive international expansion.

Jack in the Box reports Q4 profit, beats expectations

November 21, 2011

Jack in the Box Inc. reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended Oct. 2, 2011, compared with net earnings…

IHOP opens express concept

November 17, 2011

The first IHOP Express has opened in the Gaslamp District of San Diego. Before its debut, the concept was tested on university campuses and military bases.

Schlotzsky's marks Philly entrance with 30-unit deal

November 15, 2011

Schlotzsky’s has announced that it has signed a history-making franchise deal to bring 30 new restaurants to the Philadelphia metro area that would also house…

President of Wendy's North America departing

November 14, 2011

The Wendy's Company has announced that David Karam, president of North America, will be leaving the company, effective as of the end of 2011. Karam intends to…

Dunkin' franchisee selects MyRadio music provider

November 14, 2011

DBI Stores LLC, a Dunkin' Donuts franchisee, has selected MyRadio as its music service provider for use in all company-owned stores in Texas.

Bojangles' offers gift card promotion for new opening

November 14, 2011

Franchisee 7Bo of Central Florida will celebrate the grand opening of its new Bojangles' location in St. Cloud, Fla., with a $25 gift card giveaway Nov. 17.