Tim Hortons franchisee seeks $500M in class action against RBI

June 23, 2017

A Tim Hortons franchisee is suing the chain's parent company, Restaurant Brands International, for $500 million in damages, claiming that RBI used national…

What franchisees wish they'd known 'then,' that they know now

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

Managing employees is a major aspect that new franchisees often don’t realize or prepare for when signing a franchise agreement. That, and the fact that…

Church's 'fries' up to Toronto

June 21, 2017

Church's Chicken has taken its fried chicken and biscuits to the Great White North, with this week's opening of the brand's first Canadian location on Lawrence…

How to avoid disputes in the franchisor-franchisee partnership

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

Attorney Brian Schnell of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP offers up advice and tips on how potential franchise operators and franchisors can sidestep common disputes…

Irish Beef lassos Tucson Arby's stores

June 15, 2017

Irish Beef, a Dallas-based restaurant management and investment company, has acquired eight Tucson-area Arby’s locations from Cardinal RB Arizona LLC, with…

A Sonic 'boom'

June 14, 2017

Sonic Drive-in has signed five new agreements for franchise development, mostly in the eastern half of the nation, a news release said. The largely South and…

Del Taco sweetens deals for multi-unit franchisees

June 13, 2017

Del Taco is looking for multi-unit franchise operators and is enhancing its offerings to entice inquiries. The brand said in a news release that it has "strong…

El Pollo Loco debuts new look, LTO

June 13, 2017

El Pollo Loco opened a store this week in Arizona while also debuting an LTO nationwide, a news release said. The new store on East Shea Boulevard in…

Major QSR franchisee ups its ante in Popeyes

June 8, 2017

GPS Hospitality is adding 11 Popeyes restaurants in its home state of Georgia, according to a press release.

Dunkin' adds 9 more stores in St. Louis

June 7, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit development agreement with Sandwich Group Inc., to develop nine Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in St.

Economic uncertainty and third-party delivery impact UK, US restaurants

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Globalization has created opportunity for American brands in the U.K., where restaurants face many of the same challenges and opportunities as the U.S.

Last call: Nominations closing soon for FastCasual's Perfect Pitch contest

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Entries are being accepted through June 9.

Captain D's partners with development firm to fuel growth

June 6, 2017

Captain D's has partnered with American Development Partners in hopes of propelling the company's growth plans, according to a company press release. ADP will…

Captain D's takes on Baton Rouge

June 5, 2017

Captain D's has opened a location in Zachary, Louisiana, at 5353 Main St. The 2,800-square-foot restaurant has a drive-thru and showcases the brand's most…

Jimmy's Egg gets 'crackin' in Iowa

May 30, 2017

Jimmy's Egg is opening its first Iowa location in June on Southeast University Avenue in West Des Moines, a news release said. The 105-seat location near the…

El Pollo Loco lands 'deep in the heart of Texas'

May 30, 2017

Irving, Texas is the newest site of an El Pollo Loco location. Chicken Time Holdings affiliate, Chicken Time IV, LLC, is the franchisee opening this first…

Taco Bueno hires new COO, CMO

May 24, 2017

Taco Bueno's has hired a new COO and CMO.  COO Tony Darden and CMO Sarah Beddoe bring extensive industry experience to their positions and will develop Taco…

Are you following these steps to find high-quality workers?

May 24, 2017

A veteran restaurant industry leader on why restaurant strategy today focuses on finding and keeping creative workers over and above just about everything else.

2017 Fast Casual Top 100

This year’s list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers recognizes 76 brands and 24 industry executives.

Church's Chicken signs largest single-operator franchise deal ever

May 19, 2017

Church's Chicken and Goalz Restaurant Group have signed a multi-year deal to develop 20 Church's Chicken restaurants per year in six states, a news release…