Pizza Executive Summit 2011 announces speakers, agenda

by Kim Williams — Reporter, NetWorld Alliance

The Pizza Executive Summit, an exclusive executive-only event produced by NetWorld Alliance and hosted by PizzaMarketplace.com, has finalized its keynote…

Sweet dreams: Häagen-Dazs and Nestle Toll House offering co-branded franchises

April 11, 2011

Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company and Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip have joined together to offer one sweet franchise deal.

Wendy’s franchisee implements JobApp Network hiring solution

April 11, 2011

Sinkula Investments, a Wendy's franchisee that operates nine units in the Northern Kentucky region, has implemented JobApp Network Inc.'s automated hiring…

Dunkin’ Donuts signs Kansas City, Cincinnati deals

April 11, 2011

Dunkin' Donuts has signed multi-unit store development agreements in Cincinnati and Kansas City.

Doc Popcorn opens first San Diego location

April 10, 2011

Doc Popcorn has opened at Westfield Plaza Camino Real Mall in San Diego, its second location in the Southern California region. The new unit is operated by Jon…

Krispy Kreme plans to double UK presence

April 10, 2011

Krispy Kreme is set to open three new units in the United Kingdom as part of its plan to double store numbers there.

TCBY franchise winners open first store

April 10, 2011

Jared and Sarah Greer, winners of last year's "The Great TCBY Store Giveaway Contest," have officially opened their first store in Rogers, Ark.

Commentary: Commercial real estate market rebounding

Asking rents for retail space are at 5-year lows and landlords want to fill their space with qualified tenants.

Burger King revamps marketing plans

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Quick-service chain burger giant wants to broaden its consumer focus beyond the 18-to-35-year-old male.

Tim Hortons brews up responsibility report, preps for price hikes

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Some Canadian units have posted signs warning of impending price hikes, anticipated to be 7 cents for a large coffee.

Popeyes increasing presence in Florida

April 6, 2011

Shortly after announcing its intensions to expand throughout the Tampa, Fla. market, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has also added Orlando to its growth plans.

BBI to open multi-brand locations in N.C., Oklahoma

April 6, 2011

Beautiful Brands International has announced plans to open its first multi-branded stores in Durant, Okla., and Raleigh, N.C. The new stores are slated to open…

Good Times sales up from 2010, new AOR tapped

April 5, 2011

Colorado-based Good Times Restaurants Inc. announced its eighth consecutive month of same-store sales increases with March sales up 8.6 percent from the prior…

Tasti D-Lite preps for 30-store expansion in Central America

April 5, 2011

Franklin, Tenn.-based frozen dessert chain Tasti D-Lite has signed a 30-unit development agreement with Luis Velutini to expand into Central America. The plan…

McDonald’s eyes Russian expansion

April 4, 2011

McDonald's has plans to increase its store count in Russia by about 15 percent. According to Forbes, this would equate to 40 new restaurants in the country…

Del Taco extends footprint in Utah

April 4, 2011

Del Taco has announced a major growth plan that calls for 13 new units in Utah. The development agreement was signed with franchisees Paul and Jane…

Bojangles’ co-founder dies at 78

April 3, 2011

Jack Fulk, who started the Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits chain in Charlotte, N.C. in 1977 with business partner Richard Thomas, died last week at the…

GE Capital: Expect slow, steady restaurant industry gains

April 3, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance held its Restaurant Leadership Conference last week. The conference included results from the 21st edition of the Chain…

Krispy Kreme reports first profitable year since FY04

March 31, 2011

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011, ended Jan. 30.

CIT Group: Expect M&A to pick up in 2011

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Private equity firms attracted to strong growth potential.