Layne's Chicken Fingers opens first of 6 units in Dallas/Fort Worth area

November 23, 2022

QSR brand Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened the first of six units in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. The first restaurant, located in Denton, opened on…

Buona, Original Rainbow Cone opening dual-concept locations in Tennessee

November 21, 2022

Two Chicago-based brands, Buona and The Original Rainbow Cone, are opening their first co-branded locations outside of Illinois in Tennessee.

Krystal opens 1st location in Puerto Rico

November 20, 2022

Krystal has opened a 900-square-foot restaurant in Puerto Rico, the first one in the country for the brand. It's located in the Outlet 66 Mall in Canovanas…

Checkers & Rally's to bring 40 restaurants to 3 states

November 17, 2022

Checkers & Rally's has signed three multi-unit development deals to bring 40 units to California, Tennessee and Maryland. The deals bring the company's…

Charlamagne Tha God, wife become Krystal franchisees

November 15, 2022

Multimedia mogul Lenard "Charlamagne Tha God" McKelvey, and his wife and business partner, Jessica Gadsden-McKelvey, have become Krystal franchisees. The pair…

Subway focuses growth on non-traditional locations, smart fridges

November 14, 2022

Subway is strategically growing its non-traditional locations, such as airports, truck stop plazas, colleges campuses and hospitals, but the brand is also…

Carl's Jr. expands European footprint with Switzerland entrance

November 10, 2022

Carl's Jr. is coming to Switzerland, according to a press release.

Taco Bell Cantina, Arby's franchisee talks innovation at #QSRNext event

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

S.G. Ellison, president of Diversified Restaurant Group, a Taco Bell and Arby's franchisee, spoke about how both companies innovate at the #QSRNext event…

Rally's expands Mississippi footprint

November 1, 2022

Rally's has opened a location in Byram, Mississippi, according to a press release. The unit is owned and operated by franchisees Michael Quinn and Jason…

Roy Rogers' focus on 3 key components sets it apart in QSR space

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Maryland-based Roy Rogers has 41 units, but the company is readying for growth by franchising. The brand was built on quality, variety and choice.

Andy's Frozen Custard to expand Texas footprint

October 26, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard will open in Mansfield, Texas, on Nov. 2, according to a press release.

Yum Brands to exit Russia with sale of KFC

October 25, 2022

Yum Brands Inc. will sell its KFC restaurants in Russia to a local operator, according to a press release.

HTeaO makes big business out of tea

HTeaO has made a big business out of one item -- tea. The founders started with a burger joint, and saw how many people came in specifically for tea. They…

HTeaO signs 93 franchise agreements in 2022

October 20, 2022

Iced tea brand HTeaO has inked 93 franchise agreements this year. The brand celebrated its 50th grand opening last month and has awarded its 400th franchise…

Bonchon opens Michigan restaurant

October 20, 2022

Korean fried chicken brand Bonchon has continued to grow in Michigan with the opening of a unit in Troy. It's owned and operated by Eunju Jeong, a current…

Earth Burger to begin franchising

October 17, 2022

Plant-based fast food company Earth Burger has launched a national franchise expansion plan with Sinelli Concepts International, the parent company to hundreds…

Andy's Frozen Custard to expand footprint in Oklahoma

October 12, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard will open in Owasso, Oklahoma, on Oct. 26, according to a press release.

Halo Burger’s history, dedication to community makes it stand out

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Halo Burger just celebrated its 99th birthday and the storied QSR brand has made its mark as a regional company in Michigan with a focus on community.

Vegan brand Odd Burger launches US franchising

October 5, 2022

Vegan fast-food chain Odd Burger, based in Canada, has launched its franchising operations in the United States, according to a press release.

Burger King UK acquires 266 franchised units

October 3, 2022

Burger King UK has purchased 74 restaurants from franchisees Kari Limited and Teresina Limited, according to a CityA.M. report.