So.Cal. Krispy Kreme franchisee emerges from bankruptcy

July 20, 2009

After several years struggling to right its ship, Krispy Kreme has spent this year trying to convince critics that its future is bright. The recent…

GE Capital to finance Dallas Jack in the Box expansion

July 20, 2009

In the midst of a tight credit market in which franchisees are scrambling to find financing, Scottsdale, Ariz.-based GE Capital, Franchise Finance has…

Jack in the Box Inc. names top franchisees

July 19, 2009

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. recognized the achievements of several franchise operators during the company's annual franchisee conference, which was held…

Burger King to open first company-owned store in Singapore

July 16, 2009

Channel News Asia: Burger King is set to open its first ever company-owned concept store in Singapore next week with plans to open another three to five within…

CIT bankruptcy would affect restaurant operators

July 16, 2009

Reuters: Lender CIT Group Inc. warned earlier this week that government bailout talks had ended, a move that could set the stage for bankruptcy. The potential…

Yum! leads in restaurant re-franchising, finds Technomic

July 14, 2009

CHICAGO — An updated report from foodservice consultants Technomic found that many top restaurant franchisors reduced corporate ownership of retail units in…

Burger King to resort to double cheeseburger coupon

July 14, 2009

Advertising Age.com: Burger King franchisees recently have twice voted down the company's attempt to offer a double cheeseburger for a dollar on its value…

Burger King franchisees again vote down $1 dbl cheeseburger

July 13, 2009

NASDAQ: Even the promise of toned down content couldn't sway Burger King franchisees. They again voted down the proposal to sell the chain's double…

Burger King promises to tone down ads

July 12, 2009

Advertising Age: Although Burger King has not announced the results, it offered franchisees a compromise to the four-month $1 double cheeseburger offer.

Tim Hortons opens first stores in New York City

July 12, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons Inc. has begun serving its premium signature coffee, fresh-baked goods and variety of soups and sandwiches for the first time in New…

Third Dunkin' Donuts franchisee files for bankruptcy protection

July 8, 2009

Amidst Dunkin' Donuts continued expansion into new markets, three franchisees have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy since the beginning of June. The latest is…

Burger King again considers $1 double cheeseburger

July 8, 2009

Chicago Tribune: A Burger King franchisee has confirmed the company has asked franchisees to consider temporarily dropping the price of their double…

Douglas, Ariz., Carl's Jr. sets new company sales record

July 7, 2009

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — For the third time in seven months, a newly opened Carl's Jr. has set a company sales record. The Douglas, Ariz., restaurant posted…

Auntie Anne's franchisee drives sales with electric car

The vehicle is used to deliver freshly made products to busy spots in a local shopping outlet.

NexCen Brands adds franchise Web portal

July 6, 2009

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced the launch of its NexCen Franchise Portal, a new Web site for prospective entrepreneurs interested in securing a…

Dunkin' Donuts adds non-traditional locations in Florida

July 1, 2009

CANTON, Mass — Dunkin' Donuts has added 24 non-traditional locations across Florida, the company has announced.   Six locations opened in Florida Turnpike…

Tim Hortons, Cold Stone extend co-branding to New York

June 29, 2009

DUBLIN, Ohio — Tim Hortons Inc. will continue its co-branding test with Cold Stone Creamery by opening three New York Cold Stone locations, the company has…

Marble Slab opens 50th store in Canada

June 29, 2009

NEW YORK  — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened the 50th Marble Slab Creamery franchised store in Canada , the company has announced. The store opened under an…

Dunkin' Donuts signs Kansas City multiunit agreement

June 28, 2009

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multiunit store development agreement with Verona Key LLC for multiple restaurants in Greater Kansas City, the…

Arby's franchisee finds ROI in energy management system

June 25, 2009

The Arizona Republic: An Arby's restaurant franchisee has saved as much as $800 a month per location in energy costs with Web-based thermostat controls.   FX…