Franchising News & Media
Kahala, DoorDash partnership brings 25+ brands to nation's doors
July 16, 2019
Kahala Brands — parent company of Cold Stone Creamery, sweetFrog and 28 other limited service brands — announced a nationwide partnership with on-demand…
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Delivery is driving restaurant industry growth, but that growth is slowing
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Delivery is a game-changer on steroids for the restaurant industry, altering the rate and manner that brands grow and thrive. But two Technomic executives…
read nowCinnaholic expects 50 units open by year's end
July 10, 2019
Gourmet cinnamon roll bakery, Cinnaholic, said the first half of this year has been a growth record-breaker for the chain, which has opened 10 franchise…
read nowMcDonald's US owners: Give us 'premium' chicken sandwich, drop dollar drinks
July 10, 2019
"A chicken sandwich at McDonald's should be our top priority." That was the word from the board of a group of independent U.S. McDonald's franchisees. The…
read nowFormer McDonald's COO named Papa John's chief restaurant operations officer
July 9, 2019
A veteran McDonald's executive will take the reins of guiding Papa John's North American corporate and franchise restaurants when Jim Norberg steps into the…
read nowRoy Rogers hires franchise business consultant
July 3, 2019
A longtime restaurant leader with brands like Starbucks, Boston Market, Potbelly Sandwich and Pizzeria Vetri has been named as Roy Rogers new franchise…
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Chicken Salad Chick + Steritech on scooping up accolades for menu simplicity, food safety
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This week, the presidents of Chicken Salad Chick and Steritech take the microphone to relay the components of everything from a great scoop of chicken salad to…
listen nowLargest McDonald's franchisee names new CEO, COO
June 19, 2019
The world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee by sales and locations, Arcos Dorados based in Latin America and the Caribbean, said its board named…
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On its 100th birthday, A&W pays tribute to soldiers who helped it grow
June 18, 2019
Lexington, Kentucky-based A&W Restaurants celebrates its centennial this Thursday, June 20 and is pulling out all the stops to raise the public's knowledge…
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Edo Japan opens 1st Ottawa store as part of eastern expansion
June 18, 2019
The popular Canadian QSR, Edo Japan, is adding to its 136-plus store system with the brand's first restaurant in Ottawa, scheduled to open June 24, a news…
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KFC US CEO on building a better bucket of chicken + Chowly CEO on streamlining third-party delivery
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This week we go inside that heavenly scented bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken as we pull back the curtain on the 89-year-old KFC brand with the help of KFC…
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Subway father-daughter teams a Dad's Day delight
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
This Sunday is a day for the patriarch of the family, but at Subway it might also be a day that dad's delight and give thanks for the precious gift of…
read nowInspire Brands names chief development, supply officers
June 13, 2019
Inspire Brands this week named two industry veterans to oversee development and supply chain functions at the multi-brand limited service restaurant concern…
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Krispy Kreme to 'do' doughnuts in Times Square
June 12, 2019
Early next year, Krispy Kreme said it will open a Time Square Flagship location that the brand calls a "first-of-its-kind" store, anticipated to "serve more…
read nowJack's brings fried bologna to Valley, Alabama
June 12, 2019
With Southern favorites like a fried bologna breakfast sandwich and lots of biscuit variations, Jack's Family Restaurants said it is opening its doors at …
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DQ on all things frozen 'n' sweet + Pancheros' fresh 'bake' on Mexican heat
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
From frosty and American as apple pie, to fresh and prepared to order Mexican, the QSRweb podcast today features one-on-one talks with American Dairy Queen…
listen nowTim Hortons moving in on Thai turf
June 6, 2019
Tim Hortons has signed an exclusive master franchise and development agreement to grow the brand in Thailand with WeEat Company, part of the Wattanavekin…
read nowWhite Castle beefs up retail business
June 4, 2019
Thirty-two years after the brand began selling its sliders in stores, White Castle has partnered with Alliance Sales and Marketing and Burdette Beckmann to…
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The innovators that ARE this year's Top 100 Movers & Shakers, this week with Balance Pan Asian Grille
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Fast Casual's best and the brightest gathered last week at the Sofitel hotel in Chicago to celebrate their innovations and creations. This week, Fast Casual…
listen nowPopeyes to put down roots in Spain
May 31, 2019
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. is opening locations in Spain with a goal of becoming the country's market leader, according to a company press release from the…
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