CIT podcast touts restaurant-capital rebound

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

After a few years of conservatism, capital is slowly becoming more accessible for restaurant-industry operators.  

Roy Rogers mounts comeback, returns to franchising

Chain rebounds by returning to original mantra of service, sanitation and food quality.  

Dunkin’ Brands honors franchisees

March 14, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the winners of its fifth annual Franchisee &…

Bojangles’ franchisee opens fourth unit

March 13, 2011

7Bo of Central Florida has opened its newest Bojangles’ restaurant in Sanford, Fla., its fourth in the area.

Technomic: Frozen yogurt occupies both ends of the bell curve

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Technomic’s new “Market Intelligence Report: Ice Cream” found that frozen yogurt concepts occupy both the top and the bottom of the frozen desserts/snacks…

Petro adds a Popeyes unit

March 10, 2011

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened its first unit at a Petro Stopping Center. The new location, in Kingsland, Ga., has undergone a complete renovation to…

Culver’s honors top restaurant managers

March 9, 2011

Culver Franchising System Inc. honored its “True Blue” team members for leadership and excellence at its annual convention in Nashville, Tenn., in late…

Popeyes sales outpacing general QSR segment

March 9, 2011

AFC Enterprises Inc., franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, reported results for fiscal 2010 ended Dec. 26, 2010.

Dunkin’ Donuts plans Ohio franchise seminars

March 9, 2011

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Donuts is seeking to expand its presence in Ohio and will host seminars to discuss franchising opportunities in the Buckeye State.

Cold Stone Creamery hits new international markets

March 8, 2011

Cold Stone Creamery has signed three new partners in Singapore, Cyprus and Brazil. The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based chain, owned by Kahala, has entered into…

McDonald’s global sales up again

March 7, 2011

McDonald’s Corporation announced global comparable sales growth of 3.9 percent in February, with a 5.1 percent boost from Europe’s division. Sales were up 2.…

GE Capital lends $13.2 million to Hardee’s franchisee

March 7, 2011

GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $13.2 million in financing to Ponder Enterprises Inc., one of Hardee’s largest franchise operators.

Thicker burgers, fruity Frostys on deck for Wendy’s

March 3, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group president and CEO Roland Smith referred to 2011 as the company’s “transition period” as it searches for Arby’s buyers and diversifies…

Wendy’s/Arby’s Q4 loss narrows; brand signs Japan deal

March 2, 2011

Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WAG) has reported results for its fourth quarter and 2010 ended Jan. 2. Although the company posted a Q4 net loss of $10.8 million…

Jersey Mike’s launches biggest fundraiser to date

March 1, 2011

Manasquan, N.J.-based Jersey Mike’s Subs is marking its 55th year in business with its biggest fundraiser to date.

CKE Restaurants’ franchisees offered financing aid

February 28, 2011

CKE Restaurants Inc. has selected New York City-based BoeFly, an online marketplace that executes commercial transactions, to assist its franchisees in…

Commentary: 13 reasons NOT to open a restaurant

Thinking about opening a restaurant? Consider these 13 points before you jump into unknown territory.

Subway opens milestone location in LA

February 27, 2011

The Subway restaurant chain has opened its 600th location in the Los Angeles area. The milestone outlet is owned by multi-unit Subway franchisees Parvis…

Gay couple awarded $3.15 million in Burger King beating case

February 27, 2011

Food Services Properties Corp. and Union City Restaurant Corp., which owns seven Burger King restaurants in the New Jersey area, was ordered to pay $3.1…

Pizza Patrón expanding QSP model

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Chain preps for throwback 25th anniversary promotion.