Franchising News & Media
Wendy's sells 25 million Baconators
August 29, 2007
DUBLIN, Ohio — Wendy's has reported that nearly 25 million Baconators have been sold in North America during the sandwich's initial eight-week promotion. …
read nowKFC among companies expanding in Vietnam
August 29, 2007
People's Daily Online: KFC is expected to boost its restaurant count in Vietnam to 100 from the current 38 in the next three years. Pizza Hut also plans to…
read nowKFC to open in Cambodia
August 29, 2007
Malaysia Star: Malaysia's QSR Brands Bhd will expand its restaurant business to Cambodia under the KFC brand. The first outlet is expected to be…
read nowBurger King declares quarterly dividend
August 28, 2007
MIAMI — Burger King Holdings Inc. has announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share of common stock. The…
read nowMcCafés open in Japan
August 28, 2007
Japan's Corporate News Network: McDonald's Holdings Co. has opened 15 "McCafé" café-style outlets in the region surrounding Tokyo. Items offered at McCafé…
read nowLenny's Sub Shop expands
August 28, 2007
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lenny's Franchisor LLC, franchisor of Lenny's Sub Shops, has announced that a fourth franchisee group will join the San Antonio market. …
read nowSun Capital affiliate acquires Boston Market
August 27, 2007
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Sun Capital Partners Inc. has announced that one of its affiliates has acquired Boston Market Corp., a subsidiary of McDonald's Corp. Terms…
read nowCKE announces $100 million increase in term loan
August 27, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has amended its credit facility, increasing the amount of its term loan by $100 million to…
read nowKFC unveils $2.99 Deals via aroma-focused product placement
August 27, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To market the launch of its $2.99 Deals, Kentucky Fried Chicken conducted an aroma-based pilot, sending the meals on mail carts in offices…
read nowMid-Atlantic, IFA partner for franchise seminar
August 27, 2007
BALTIMORE — The Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo has announced a partnership agreement with the International Franchise Association to bring…
read nowHardee's voted best fast-food restaurant
August 26, 2007
ST. LOUIS — According to Citysearch.com's annual "Best Of" poll, Hardee's was voted the No. 1 fast-food restaurant by voters in 13 cities: Indianapolis, St.
read nowDunkin' Donuts to go trans-fat free
August 26, 2007
CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that all its menu offerings nationwide, including its signature doughnuts, will contain zero grams trans fat by…
read nowDunkin' Donuts plans Pittsburgh expansion
August 23, 2007
Pittsburgh Business Times: Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans to open 105 new restaurants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pa., in the…
read nowKrispy Kreme to realign operations
August 23, 2007
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has announced a proposed operational realignment — both for its franchise and company-owned locations. The…
read nowKFC marks 500 million Snackers
August 23, 2007
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Fried Chicken celebrated the milestone sale of its 500 millionth KFC Snacker. Customer Lori Kowalewski of Grand Rapids, Mich., was…
read nowChurch's Chicken partners with Mirus
August 22, 2007
HOUSTON — Church's Chicken has selected MIRUS for its exception-based restaurant management service. The Mirus service will be available to 250 corporate…
read nowPopeyes parent's profit up in Q2
August 22, 2007
Atlanta Business Chronicle: AFC Enterprises Inc., the Atlanta-based owner and franchiser of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, recorded a 29-percent jump in…
read nowMassachusetts Wendy's owner indicted
August 16, 2007
SouthCoastToday: Robert Burda, who operated 13 Wendy's restaurants in Massachusetts, has been indicted for issuing bad checks and failing to pay employees.
read nowNexCen Brands acquires Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker concepts
August 7, 2007
NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced its acquisition of Pretzel Time Franchising LLC and Pretzelmaker Franchising LLC, wholly owned subsidiaries of…
read nowCarl's Jr. enters Malaysia
August 7, 2007
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — Hamburger chain Carl's Jr., a subsidiary of CKE Restaurants Inc., has opened its first restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The…
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