Franchising News & Media
CKE's year-end revenues drop slightly, profit surges
March 25, 2009
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Despite a slight drop in revenue, CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, has recorded a 19 percent…
read nowDunkin' Donuts projects double-digit growth in Florida
March 25, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Despite the current economic situation, Dunkin' Donuts considers the state of Florida as a continued priority growth market in 2009. The…
read nowDunkin' Donuts moves into western Ky./Ind.
March 24, 2009
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of a multiunit development deal with Nita Patel for five locations throughout western Kentucky and…
read nowA&W franchisee follows in parents' footsteps
March 23, 2009
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Jimmy Brajdic, a Wisconsin native and A&W Restaurants franchisee, is partnering with Barb Gretzinger, who also owns an A&W Restaurant…
read nowFranchising not a fallback this recession
March 23, 2009
Boston Business Journal: Unlike previous recessions, franchising is no longer a bastion for laid-off workers seeking employment. The lack of available credit…
read nowBurger King adds new franchisee in Iowa
March 22, 2009
MIAMI — MKMB Restaurant Partners LLC has become the newest Burger King franchise owner and operator. The minority-owned and controlled franchise group…
read nowAuntie Anne's opens in Mexico
March 12, 2009
LANCASTER, Pa. — Auntie Anne's Pretzels has announced its first store opening in Mexico. The Mexico store marks the 200th international store opening and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts built to last, VP says
March 11, 2009
MSNBC: Dunkin' Donuts vice president of franchising said that the brand is a stable, built-to-last concept that people look for in tough times. Lynette McKee…
read nowEconomy actually may open up opportunities
March 10, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Willingness to adapt is necessary to keep movement going in restaurant franchise growth during the recession. With restaurant industry…
read nowYum CEO stresses importance of recognition
March 10, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Yum! Brands Inc. CEO David Novak outlined his management and leadership philosophy for a gathering of 1,200 businesspeople Tuesday night at…
read nowKinetic tapped for Subway franchisees' merchandising toolkit
March 9, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Subway Franchise Advertising Fund Trust (SFAFT) has selected Kinetic Corp. to develop a global communications solution that provides Subway's…
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From military service to quick-service
Franchise incentives and SBA loan programs help veterans find funding or other assistance.
read nowMarble Slab Creamery moves into United Kingdom
March 4, 2009
NEW YORK — Marble Slab Creamery has openend its first franchised store in the United Kingdom, parent company NexCen Brands Inc. has announced. The store opened…
read nowBurger King franchisee encouraged by Q4 results
March 3, 2009
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Carrols Corp., the largest Burger King franchisee and owner and operator of two fast casaul…
read nowFirst co-branded Marble Slab, Great American Cookies opens in Bahrain
March 1, 2009
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has opened its first co-branded Marble Slab Creamery and Great American Cookies franchised store in Bahrain, the company…
read nowMcDonald's plans 40 Russia stores in 2009
February 26, 2009
The Moscow Times: McDonald's will invest $120 million to open 40 new Russian restaurants this year, the company has announced. The company also will increase…
read nowYum! Brands creates president of global branding position
February 24, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc. has announced the appointment of Micky Pant, 54, as president, global branding, a newly created position reporting directly…
read nowMcDonald's U.K. strengthened by reimaging
February 23, 2009
AdAge.com: McDonald's in the United Kingdom has just had its best ever year and has plans to add 20 more stores this year, said Jill McDonald, chief marketing…
read nowPhilly Ronald McDonald House Charities awards scholarships
February 18, 2009
PHILADELPHIA — Ronald McDonald House Charities and the McDonald's owner/operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region have announced that they will recognize…
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