Former KFC Asia leader takes VP role at Texas Chicken

April 4, 2018

Yang Ming Ong has been named Texas Chicken's new vice president of business, where he will oversee the brand's key functions throughout 16 countries in the…

Jersey Mike's keeps its eyes on the people behind the pies

Sometimes a brand's best potential franchisee "pickings" are already operating entirely different — though operationally similar — types of restaurants.

Goalz Restaurant Group names CFO

March 29, 2018

Multi-unit restaurant operator, Goalz Restaurant Group, has named Steve Piascik as partner and chief financial officer. A news release said the role is…

Top loyalty program pain points to know before you press 'Go'

by Dan Slavin — ceo, CodeBroker

As businesses look for ways to build closer relationships with customers, the use of loyalty programs can be an effective strategy. But it's important to find…

Del Taco adds to Sacramento presence

March 28, 2018

Del Taco has opened its first North Highlands location in the Sacramento area, this one on Watt Avenue near Walmart, a news release said. This store is open…

Del Taco lands 1st Santa Monica store

March 23, 2018

Del Taco has opened its first Santa Monica location on Wilshire Boulevard near Douglas Park, a news release said. The chain has more than 560 stores in 1…

El Pollo Loco makes Louisiana debut

March 19, 2018

El Pollo Loco is opening its first location in Louisiana. This restaurant marks the company's expansion and presence to six states — California, Nevada, Utah…

El Pollo Loco adds new logo, old favorites

March 13, 2018

El Pollo Loco has a new logo but is also reaching into the past to bring back a longtime menu favorite — tostadas.The company said the logo change marks "the…

Dunkin' Donuts signs multi-unit deal for Kansas City, Missouri, region

March 12, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts has signed a multi-unit deal that will bring three new stores to an area southeast of greater Kansas City, Missouri. Development plans are…

Women in the Lead: 4 QSR leaders improving the industry

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Sage words from four female QSR leaders in the wake of Thursday's International Women's Day event, including leaders from Checkers & Rally's, Cousins Subs…

Chick-fil-A among new Silicon Valley airport brands

March 9, 2018

Chick-fil-A and The Great American Bagel are among five new brands that Silicon Valley air travelers will soon have to choose from as they travel through…

Industry heavy-hitters join leadership team at Kitchen United

March 6, 2018

Kitchen United — an on-demand startup spun out of the holding company behind Cali Group's Miso Robotics and the first application of facial recognition tech…

Shipley Do-nuts expands in Mississippi

March 6, 2018

Shipley Do-Nuts is implementing a franchise growth strategy that will add 15 new locations to the Jackson, Mississippi, area. The brand has more than 300 units…

Arby's Restaurant Group buys 40 East Coast units

March 5, 2018

Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. has acquired 40 restaurants from franchisees Dan Soules and Mark Dunn of Grant Avenue Development Inc. The restaurants acquired by…

Long John Silver's Virginia store to offer grilled fish tacos, design, drive-thru updates

February 27, 2018

A veteran QSR franchisee is making big changes at his latest Long John Silver's unit opening in May in Fredericksburg, Virginia, a news release said. Khawar…

Quiznos tests new store design, menu in Wisconsin

February 26, 2018

Quiznos is opening a test site for the company's new store design in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on March 5. A news release said the Appleton Avenue store is…

Dunkin' Donuts immersed itself in nontraditional sites last year

February 20, 2018

Dunkin' Donuts U.S. franchisees opened more than 86 new nontraditional locations last year, including more units in hotels, rest stops and travel centers, and…

Garbanzo 'rolls' out roving approach to new market entry

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Garbanzo's approach to entering a new market's competitive fray takes a decidedly mobile bent in St. Louis.

Lion's Choice opens in O'Fallon, Missouri

February 16, 2018

Lion's Choice, a St. Louis-based quick-service family of restaurants, opened its 26th location this week in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip expands again in Canada

February 15, 2018

Ziad S. Dalal, president of Crest Foods, Inc., the franchisor of Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip franchisor Crest Foods said he's signed a three-unit deal for…