New concept matches franchisees to lenders

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Boefly has attracted many big-name chains as they seek various funding options for growth.

KFC New Zealand units roll out Micros Enterprise Solution

July 20, 2011

Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited, which operates 98 KFC stores in New Zealand, has rolled out the Micros Restaurant Enterprise Solution in all of its…

After many hurdles, McDonald’s opens unit in Bosnia

July 19, 2011

A McDonald's restaurant opened this week in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the first since the Bosnian War ended 16 years ago.

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries expands in Virginia Beach

July 19, 2011

Daniel Wilke, a resident of Virginia Beach, Va., has joined the Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries franchise, with plans to open three locations in the market…

Carl’s Jr. readies for New Zealand debut

July 18, 2011

Carl's Jr. will open its first unit in south Auckland, New Zealand Wednesday, the first of up to 50 stores planned in the country.

Popeyes hits 2,000th unit milestone

July 14, 2011

On July 16, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will celebrate the opening of its 2,000th restaurant. The landmark opening is in Memphis, Tenn., and is part of the…

Sombrero Mexican Food launches franchise program

July 14, 2011

After more than 25 years of serving the San Diego community, Sombrero Mexican Food has launched its first franchise program.

Dunkin' Donuts signs development deals in Arkansas, Iowa

July 14, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has announced that it has signed agreements with two franchisees to develop 11 new restaurants throughout Arkansas over the next several years.

Coca-Cola, KFC reportedly headed to North Korea

July 13, 2011

Rumor has it that Coca-Cola and KFC have agreed to open branches in Pyongyang, North Korea. Singapore's Straits Times reports that company executives from both…

China boosts Yum! again, Taco Bell continues to drag down U.S. sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

July 13, 2011

Yum! Brands' profit in the second quarter was up 10 percent thanks, again, to huge strides made in China and strong overall results for the company's…

McDonald’s plans New Zealand expansion

July 12, 2011

Calling the market "untapped," McDonald's development director, Brett Watson, told attendees at a retail conference in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this week…

Subway plans to double Egyptian outlets

July 12, 2011

Subway Restaurants in Egypt is on track to double its footprint in 2011 and to also open a network of 90 locations by 2017.

Pizza Fresh heats up Phoenix

July 11, 2011

Phoenix residents can bake pizzas at will now that Pizza Fresh has opened a location there. The quick-service, take-and-bake concept that prepares pizzas…

Carl’s Jr. marks 70th anniversary, plans Indonesian growth

July 11, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc.'s Carl's Jr. brand is commemorating its 70th anniversary this month with celebrations and online giveaways.

Taco Bell India taps Ogilvy as AOR

July 11, 2011

Ogilvy, which handles the creative for Yum! Brands' KFC in India, has won the duties of its sister chain Taco Bell without a pitch. Ogilvy's Delhi office will…

Krispy Kreme names SVP of franchises

July 7, 2011

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has named Cindy Bay as senior vice president of U.S. Franchises and Company Stores. She will report to Jim Morgan, president and…

Hardee’s expands into Kazakhstan

July 7, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Hardee's and Carl's Jr., has announced the opening of two Hardee's restaurants in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the…

Baskin-Robbins unveils new international design

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

New elements include LCD menu screens, lounge-style seating and new dessert display cases.

Burger Wars are now Border Wars

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chains expanding in China, India, Russia, Brazil and beyond.

Bojangles’ honors top franchisees

July 6, 2011

During its annual franchise convention last week, Bojangles' held its awards banquet to honor the franchise community and recognize select organizations with…