Hardee's, Carl's Jr. to get digital, physical overhaul

May 11, 2022

CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., parent company for Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has announced a digital and physical transformation for its restaurants over the…

Jack in the Box development pipeline reaches record numbers

May 10, 2022

Jack in the Box reported more than two dozen multi-unit deals during Q1 of fiscal year 2022. Since 2021, the company has reported commitments for more than 20…

Subway inks master agreement for Malaysia

May 10, 2022

Subway has signed a master agreement with Pegacorn Sdn Bhd to significantly expand the brand's footprint in West Malaysia. This partnership is the third of its…

Subway inks master franchise agreement for Brazil

May 9, 2022

Subway and SouthRock, a Brazil-based multi-brand restaurant operator, have signed a master franchise agreement to expand Subway's footprint in Brazil, one of…

Quiznos, Taco Del Mar to expand in Denver

May 6, 2022

REGO Restaurant Group, parent company to the Quiznos and Taco Del Mar brands, has announced the signing of an exclusive development agreement with Dominik and…

Toppers Pizza leaders' epic road trip is all about gathering insight

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Gittrich and his wife, Robin, are on a trip to visit all 71 stores in the Toppers Pizza franchise. Along the way they're holding town halls and meeting…

P.F. Chang's, Shipley Do-Nuts, WOWorks, Oath Pizza share ways to lure multi-unit operators

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Franchisors need strong listening and communication skills, as well as a strong brand foundation, when looking to partner with multi-unit franchisees.

Taco Del Mar ready to grow with local focus, great food

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Taco Del Mar once had upwards of 300 stores. Now, wth just under 100, and new ownership, the brand is eager to grow with a local focus and great food.

Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022

April 20, 2022

Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…

Chick-fil-A, P.F. Chang's, IHOP leaders share tips for successful franchisor-franchisee connection

Top restaurant brands offer insight on what factors are critical in developing a successful franchisor-franchisee relationship.

Jeremiah's Italian Ice to open in Vero Beach, Florida

April 20, 2022

Orlando-based Jeremiah's Italian Ice's latest store is expected to be in Vero Beach, Florida. The unit is slated to open in late April and will be located at…

Fat Brands focusing on QSR brands

April 13, 2022

FAT Brands Inc., the parent company of Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, and 15 other restaurant concepts, said its Quick-Service Division has signed 2…

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands in Ohio

April 12, 2022

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken has opened a franchised restaurant in Delphos, Ohio. The store is franchised by Ryan and Wanda Hoehn, who also own a restaurant in…

Jeremiah's Italian Ice hits milestone opening

April 8, 2022

Jeremiah's Italian Ice is celebrating its 26th anniversary this April as well as the milestone opening of its 50th franchise location with help from…

Jeremiah's to expand to Cumming, Georgia

April 6, 2022

The latest Jeremiah's Italian Ice will open Sunday, April 10 in Cumming, Georgia under the leadership of franchisee Chirag Patel. Patel plans to open more…

Krystal franchisee to open 1st international unit

March 29, 2022

Krystal is entering new territories outside the U.S. with its first international franchise-owned restaurant in Puerto Rico, according to a press release.

Sbarro to expand footprint by 100 units in 2022

March 28, 2022

Pizza chain Sbarro plans to open more than 100 company and franchise locations in 2022, according to a press release.

Bojangles inks 20-unit master franchise agreement

March 24, 2022

Bojangles has signed a 20-unit franchise development agreement to expand the brand's footprint for Houston and surrounding markets.

Checkers & Rally's franchisee acquires 30 units, becomes largest franchisee

March 24, 2022

Checkers & Rally's franchisee Falcons has purchased 30 Rally's restaurants from fellow franchisee Joe Hertzman following his decision to retire. The…

Baskin Robbins, master licensee hit a big store number

March 22, 2022

Baskin-Robbins and master licensee, Galadari Ice Cream Company, have officially opened the doors to its 1,000th store across the Middle East, North Africa, and…