Pa. Taco Bell franchisee settles sexual harassment suit

September 24, 2009

The owner of six Pennsylvania Taco Bell restaurants has agreed tol pay $35,000 and furnish equitable relief to settle a class sexual harassment lawsuit filed…

Jack in the Box focuses on growth

The regional chain is finding success in new markets, affirming its plans to someday become a national brand.

Subway Development Corp. fundraiser benefits breast cancer research

September 23, 2009

The Subway Development Corp. of Washington (SDC) has surpassed the $1 million mark in its fundraising effort to benefit breast cancer research. This year's…

Del Taco adds two franchise business consultants

September 23, 2009

Del Taco has announced the company has strengthened its franchise support services with the addition of two new franchise business consultants. Chip Bialzak…

Mrs. Fields, TCBY launch aggressive expansion plan

September 23, 2009

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC, which includes Mrs. Fields Cookies and TCBY, The Country's Best Yogurt, has announced aggressive expansion plans both…

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Brain Exchange Session. Find information on discussions relating to eight topics including: Fast Casual Startups, Menu Development, Web & Social Marketing…

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Subway closing in on surpassing McDonald's in number of units

September 21, 2009

Subway's focus on non-traditional locations and international growth is propelling the company to pass McDonald's in total number of locations, although the…

Carl's Jr., Hardee's bank on value comparison

September 17, 2009

CKE Restaurants Inc. CEO Andrew Puzder told investors and analysts in the company's second quarter earnings call that Carl's Jr. and Hardee's plan to improve…

Subway names 2009 development agent of the year

September 16, 2009

Subway has named Jim Smith of Baltimore as the recipient of its 2009 Development Agent of the Year award for North American markets. He received the honor…

Sonic projects better year ahead

September 16, 2009

Sonic Corp.'s drive-in restaurants continued to be impacted by the challenging economic environment and decreased consumer spending in the fourth quarter ended…

S.Cal. Taco Bell franchisee adds energy management solution

September 15, 2009

Taco Bell franchisee Cotti Foods Corp. is deploying the Advanced Telemetry EcoView Commercial solution in all of its 50-plus Southern California locations, the…

Long John Silver's qualifies for SBA Registry

September 14, 2009

Long John Silver's (LJS) has received approval from U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for listing on the SBA Franchise Registry, the company has…

National Restaurant Association names new board officers

September 13, 2009

The National Restaurant Association has announced the election of its new officers during the association's September board meeting in the nation's capital. …

McKee takes franchising expertise from Dunkin' to Checkers

September 10, 2009

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. has brought on franchising industry veteran Lynette McKee to accelerate the growth of the company's most rapid franchising…

The Taco Maker moves into Panama

September 10, 2009

The Taco Maker (TTM) has opened its first location in Panama City, Panama. The latest member of the TTM family opened at the Albrook Mall Food Court on…

NexCen Brands signs deal to grow QSR brands in Africa

September 9, 2009

Great American Cookies, MaggieMoo's, Marble Slab Creamery and Pretzelmaker, as well as two retail chains from the NexCen Brands system, will be expanding into…

Bill would offer franchise rebate for veterans

September 9, 2009

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois has proposed a bill that would give military veterans a tax rebate for any franchise fees — and rebates to companies that…

Maryland TV celeb opens first burger outlet

September 9, 2009

Maryland television celebrity Jim Stump and his wife Jennifer, who signed a multiunit franchising deal with restaurant chain Boardwalk Fresh Burgers &…

Subway honors its top franchisees, developers

September 8, 2009

Subway restaurants honored its top franchisees and development agents as part of the company's recent convention in Washington D.C. The company presented six…

Sonic names new president, management changes

September 8, 2009

Sonic Corp. has announced that Omar Janjua has joined the company as president of its restaurant operating subsidiary, Sonic Restaurants Inc. Previously…