Back to business basics for 2010

Eight steps quick-service operators can follow to be well-positioned for the new year.

McDonald's franchisee pulls out of Iceland

October 26, 2009

Iceland will lose its three McDonald's locations this week due in part to the country's devalued currency, according to a story in The Globe and Mail.

Soldier wins 2 key rulings in suit with Subway over terminated leases

October 25, 2009

A former U.S. Army reservist who sued Subway Real Estate Corp. for selling his two Dallas-area Subway restaurants has won two important parts of his legal…

Sonic traffic flat, comps down 4.5% for Q4

October 20, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced systemwide same-store sales were down 4.5 percent for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Aug. 31 versus a decline of 0.…

Krispy Kreme inks multiunit deal for the Dominican Republic

October 20, 2009

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. has announced that it has entered into a franchise development agreement with Dominspec S.A. for the development of 14 Krispy Kreme…

Part II: Stacking up to McDonald's

QSRweb.com takes a look at how the smaller chains have fared during the recession.

QSRs target India for growth

October 15, 2009

India is the new hot international growth property for quick-service restaurants. For example, Yum! Brands Inc. executives said in the company's recent…

Wendy's/Arby's to focus on international growth

October 11, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. has announced organizational changes in its international subsidiary as part of the company's strategic initiative to further develop…

Dunkin' Brands announces more executive changes

October 11, 2009

Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, continues to undergo management changes under first-year CEO Nigel Travis. The company has…

Dairy Queen opens 200th location in China, plans 500 more

October 8, 2009

Dairy Queen has reached a milestone in China, having opened its 200th location in the country. The store is located in Xi'an, the capital city of Shaanxi…

TCBY opens store giveaway contest to video submissions

October 8, 2009

TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, has officially begun collecting entries for This Could Be Yours, The Great TCBY Store Giveaway, a contest created to spur…

Beautiful Brands launches QSR donut franchise

October 7, 2009

Beautiful Brands International (BBI) has announced the opening of the first store in its latest franchise brand, Dixie Cream Donut Co. The first location is in…

Dunkin' Donuts continues growth in China

October 7, 2009

As part of its greater China expansion strategy, Dunkin' Donuts recently opened its first two shops in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The first shop is located…

QSR franchisees feeling pinched

October 7, 2009

Quick-service restaurant brands are trying a variety of tactics to drive traffic as the industry struggles to lure consumers into their stores. Franchisees…

Dunkin' Brands names new executives at both chains

October 6, 2009

Dunkin' Brands has announced new executive hires at its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins chains.   Dunkin' Donuts has named former Starbucks division senior…

Del Taco's new CEO prepares chain for national growth

The regional chain is laying the groundwork to extend its reach over the next several years.

McDonald's France plans for Louvre location offend some

October 5, 2009

McDonald's France's plans to open a restaurant and McCafé near the Louvre museum next month has raised the ire of those who treasure the country's haute…

Dunkin' Donuts opens sixth gaming property location

October 1, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has opened up a new location at the Harrah's Tunica Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. The new store is the first Dunkin' Donuts to open in a gaming…

Boardwalk Fresh Burgers sells 50-unit deal

September 29, 2009

Kert Gennings, former chief operating officer for Jersey Mikes and Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, along with investor Sharon Heaton, have purchased the master…

Subway adds kosher store in N. Miami Beach

September 27, 2009

Subway continues its focus on non-traditional stores with the opening of a restaurant at the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center in North Miami Beach.