Gloria Jean's first store in Kenya open

May 24, 2018

Gloria Jean's Coffees opened its first unit in Kenya, Africa, and is looking for franchise partners to further expand throughout the continent..    "We want…

Chicken Salad Chick, Dippin' Dots, Chatmeter relay (restaurant) 'field notes'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A trio of restaurant and digital communication leaders gave some quick but important lessons during the Three:15 at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation…

Del Taco offering growth incentive to multi-unit operators

May 16, 2018

Del Taco Restaurant is offering a growth incentive to multi-unit operators looking to open at least five locations within a new market, according to a company…

Fazoli's 9th Missouri store reopens 1 year, 1 fire later

May 15, 2018

Fazoli's is re-opening its location in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 22 following a fire that destroyed the original store last May. A news release said the…

Famous Dave's returns to profitability with Q1 results

May 15, 2018

Famous Dave's of America appears to be on the rebound if it's 2018 Q1 financial results are any indication. Net income for the quarter ending April 1 was…

Taco Bell franchisee begins $39.9 million UK expansion

May 9, 2018

Taco Bell would not release further details, but confirmed it is working with multi-brand franchise group, Caskade Caterers, to build its presence in London.

Corner Bakery, Dickey's, Uncle Smoke give tips for tapping $77B US catering market

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Business dining is booming to the tune of $77 billion in the U.S. annually, but to tap into this deep pool of restaurant revenue you first better know how to…

QSR operators: Are you getting a good deal on your financing?

Leasing and financing are critical tools for QSR brands as they open locations, expand existing ones or even refresh equipment for new menu items or better…

Wetzel's Pretzels opening in China

April 30, 2018

Wetzel's Pretzels, which has 340 units, is taking on China with its first location in the massive country set to open in the middle of this year. The…

Wendy's powers up new mobile data platform for continuous operational improvement

April 27, 2018

Wendy's is implementing a special version of the WorldAPP mobile data collection platform, Form.com, to boost its restaurants' customer experience evaluations.

Subway closing many U.S. stores, but unsure how many

April 27, 2018

The world's largest QSR chain is getting smaller, but Subway leadership said that the exact number of stores closing this year remains unquantified. A Subway…

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip opens 35th Texas store in San Antonio

April 25, 2018

Nestlé Toll House Cafe by Chip has opened a new location in San Antonio in Culebra Commons on West Loop. Franchisee Sherry Ramirez said her daughter, a veteran…

QSR pizza brand opens in Philly airport with breakfast

April 24, 2018

QSR pizza brand, Piattino Oven Fired Pizza, has opened at the Philadelphia International Airport. The brand offers build-your-own and composed pizza options…

El Pollo Loco opens 2nd Kingwood, Texas store

April 20, 2018

El Pollo Loco has opened its newest location in Kingwood, Texas, on West Lake Houston Parkway. The franchise is owned and operated by Atour Eyvazian and Anil…

Del Taco to open 7 units in south Atlanta

April 19, 2018

Del Taco has signed deals to open seven locations across south-central Atlanta with Mac Kamara of MK Energy LLC. The company also operates BP, Circle K and…

Compatibility Matters: Meeting Your POS Match

Knowing your must-haves and deal breakers is key to finding the right point-of-sale system for your pizza or delivery restaurant concept.

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Dunkin' Donuts to open 7 stores in Montgomery, Alabama

April 17, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts and one of its' existing franchisees, Lagunita Franchise Operations, will open seven stores in the Montgomery, Alabama, area over the next few…

Freshii founder tells how missteps can be key teachers on path to success

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Although Freshii has reported one of the industry's highest same-store sales for the last four years, CEO Matthew Corrin told a crowd at this year's Restaurant…

Report: Global QSR industry to grow 4.2 percent by 2022

April 6, 2018

The global QSR market — valued at more than $539 billion in 2016 — will soar to nearly $691 billion in five years, an anticipated CAGR of more than 4.2 percent…

Roy Rogers Restaurant hits 'Comeback Trail' with Cal Ripken Jr.

April 5, 2018

Roy Rogers is on the comeback trail, and with any luck it will be like the original Roy Rogers' show theme song — "Happy Trails" —  for the chain, which has…