Quiznos signs South American franchise agreement

September 22, 2010

Quiznos will bring its toasty subs to Argentina, Chile and Ecuador as part of the company's recently signed master franchise agreement.

Yum! Brands sued by franchisee for fraud

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September 21, 2010

Yum! Brands is facing another lawsuit, this time by a Lexington, Ky.-based company operating franchised Long John Silver's and A&W restaurants. The…

Report offers insights to fast-growing Indian market

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September 21, 2010

A new report by RNCOS, a global market research analysis organization, shows that India is one of the fastest quick-service markets in the world with an annual…

Dunkin' Donuts storms into Connecticut

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September 21, 2010

Dunkin’ Donuts will develop 23 new restaurants with an existing Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee, Men at Work IV, LLC along the Connecticut Turnpike. Six locations…

Chicken fight: KFC's advertising-based conflict goes to court

September 20, 2010

A conflict that has been brewing since January between Kentucky Fried Chicken and a group of its franchisees is finally going to court.

Ghana to get the Golden Arches

September 20, 2010

McDonald's continues to spread its arches throughout the world. The chain is considering an expansion into Ghana in early 2011.

Maine franchisee earns Subway's President's Award

September 19, 2010

Loren Goodridge has been named recipient of the 2010 Subway President's Award.

Checkers spreads throughout Brooklyn

September 19, 2010

Four Checkers Drive-In Restaurants will open in the Brooklyn, N.Y. area beginning in late September. A multi-store development agreement was signed with Kalex…

Boardwalk Burgers ready for Sunshine State debut

September 16, 2010

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries will open its first Florida location - in Boca Raton - in November.

Carl's Jr. spreads deep in the heart of Texas

September 16, 2010

More than 100 Carl's Jr. hamburger restaurants will open up within the next decade throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Sarku Japan plants franchise seeds

September 15, 2010

As part of its aggressive domestic and international growth plan, Sarku Japan will host seminars through the fall in a handful of metro markets for those…

Sonic reports sales, unit openings drop

September 14, 2010

Sonic Corp. announced preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, ended Aug. 31.

Rex's Chicken signs agreement for three new units

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September 14, 2010

Rex’s Chicken continues its expansion with plans to open three new stores in Raleigh, N.C.

White Castle testing new concepts

September 9, 2010

The "Slider" has made room on the plate for noodles, sandwiches and barbecue. Columbus, Ohio-based White Castle is currently testing three new concepts…

Taco John's hoping to woo franchisees

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September 8, 2010

Taco John’s has launched an aggressive incentive program to draw new franchisees.

Dunkin' Donuts to host franchisee seminar

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September 7, 2010

Dunkin' Donuts is eyeing expansion to Washington, D.C. and is hosting a seminar Sept. 14 to discuss franchise opportunities in the area.

Franchise group buys 16 Taco Bell units in Florida

September 2, 2010

Bravo Food Group, LLC, a Michigan-based franchise group, has purchased 16 Taco Bell restaurants in the Central Florida area with plans to renovate and reopen.

Baskin-Robbins opens NOLA location on Katrina anniversary

September 2, 2010

Hurricane Katrina destroyed six Baskin-Robbins units in New Orleans. On the fifth anniversary of that disaster, a grand opening celebration was held for a…

Krispy Kreme reports revenue increase

September 2, 2010

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. has reported its second quarter financial results for fiscal 2011, which include a revenue increase of 6.3 percent.

A Whopper of a sale

September 1, 2010

The country's No. 2 burger chain has been sold. Burger King Holdings Inc. today announced that 3G Capital will acquire the company's stock for $4 billion, or…