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McDonald's net up 22 percent

April 19, 2007

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global same-store sales at McDonald's Corp. rose 6.3 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, the company announced. March arked the…

Sandella's signs first franchise agreement

April 19, 2007

Redding, Conn. — Sandella's, the 125-plus unit flatbread chain has embarked on an aggressive national expansion plan with Alexandria, Va.-based franchise…

Las Vegas, Phoenix top markets for franchise growth

April 18, 2007

The Business Journal (Phoenix):  Las Vegas and Phoenix took the top two spots in a survey of the nation's 39 largest markets for quick-serve franchise growth.

McDonald's franchisees grumbling about costs

April 16, 2007

Chicago Sun-Times: A survey obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times show McDonald's franchisees say the corporation forces them to foot large bills associated with…

Dunkin' Donuts sues over illegal immigrants

April 15, 2007

Boston Herald: Donut and coffee chain Dunkin' Donuts filed a lawsuit this week against franchisee West Concord Donuts Inc., claiming it had hired undocumented…

CKE launches refranchising effort

April 9, 2007

CARPINTERIA, Calif. — CKE Restaurants Inc., operator of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands, is launching a refranchising program that is expected to involve…

Toledo Taco Bells testing breakfast

April 5, 2007

BG News (Bowling Green, Ohio): The Toledo, Ohio, area is one of four cites around the country where Taco Bell restaurants are testing a new breakfast menu.

Church's finding success overseas

April 5, 2007

Chain Leader: Church's Chicken is planning an aggressive expansion drive in the Europe and Middle East. The company already has 400 international locations in…

Dunkin Donuts moving into Memphis

April 1, 2007

Commercial Appeal (Memphis): Dunkin Donuts is planning to open 70 stores in the Memphis area over the next seven years, the company said. Dunkin Donuts plans…

Burger King to expand in Egypt

March 29, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Corp has signed a development agreement with Hana International Co. Ltd. a subsidiary of  The Olayan Group, giving Hana the exclusive…

Kabuli Grill opens fifth Canada restaurant

March 27, 2007

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada —  Kabuli Grill Ltd., a quick-service concept serving Indian food, has opened its fifth restaurant in Western Canada. The newest…

Burger King enters Poland

March 12, 2007

MIAMI — Burger King Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Burger King Corp., has awarded Burger King development rights in Poland to American Restaurants Sp. z.o.o., a…

Hardee's No. 1 meets the wrecking ball

March 11, 2007

News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.): The first franchised Hardee's restaurant, which opened in Greenville, N.C. in 1961, is slated to be demolished this week.

Franchise company sells 24 Burger King locations

March 8, 2007

Springfield Business Journal: Swisshelm Group Inc., Swisshelm Family LP and Point Guard Enterprises, on March 2 completed a sale of 24 Burger King locations.

Church's responds to Popeyes suit

March 4, 2007

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Officials from Church's Chicken said a lawsuit filed against the company by compteting chicken-chain Popeyes Chicken &…

Golden Chick celebrates 40 years

March 4, 2007

DALLAS — Golden Chick, the Texas-based quick-service chain launched in 1967 as Golden Fried Chicken, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.            …

Taco Bueno launches Louisiana expansion

February 28, 2007

DALLAS — Taco Bueno Restaurants announced it has awarded development rights for 16 new units throughout Louisiana to three franchise partners. The agreements…

Captain D's parent expands franchise division

February 15, 2007

Nashville Business Journal: Captain D's parent Sagittarius Brands has hired three new franchise field directors and a company analyst. The new directors will…

Penn Station subs inks expansion deal

February 15, 2007

CINCINNATI — Penn Station East Coast Subs has finalized expansion plans for five additional locations in the Columbus, Ohio area.    Five Penn Station…