Del Taco lowers annual interest expense by $5M

August 6, 2015

Lowering its annual interest expense allows even greater flexibility, Del Taco CFO says.

PDQ debuts several new menu items

August 5, 2015

The QSR unveiled new menu items along with several new sides.

McDonald’s adds to board of directors

August 5, 2015

McDonald’s recently added to its board of directors, hiring John Mulligan and Lloyd Dean, according to a recent report.

Serazen acquires 50 Hardee’s units

August 4, 2015

GE Capital’s Franchise Finance business has provided a $30.7 million loan to Serazen LLC to refinance debt andacquire and re-image 50 Hardee’s units in…

Piada opening in Mall of America

August 3, 2015

Piada Italian Street Food will open its first Minnesota location inside Mall of America before the holiday season.

3 restaurants selected to 'pitch' concepts at Fast Casual Executive Summit

July 31, 2015

Following a worldwide contest, three restaurants have been chosen to present concepts before a panel of investors and a live audience at the Fast Casual…

Del Taco to open 10 Tennessee restaurants

July 30, 2015

New deal will add to brand's 550 locations in 16 states.

Groupon launches ‘Groupon To Go’

July 30, 2015

The Internet coupon service will expand into the takeout and delivery markets

Franchise industry group leader fires back on labor proposals

July 30, 2015

Proposed labor rules could destroy the industry, claims International Franchise Association chief.

Culimetrics, TCreative team up to launch Spoleto in US

July 29, 2015

Taking the step from a Brazilian QSR to an American fast casual Italian restaurant would have been very difficult, Spoleto reported in a recent press release…

Cali toasts new beverage concepts

DRNK coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar are Hollywood-born concepts that have opened in 11 locations.

Baskin-Robbins seeking LA business owners to become franchisees

July 29, 2015

Baskin-Robbins is seeking Los Angeles entrepreneurs to develop new and operate existing ice cream shops in Southern California.

Adding catering as a revenue channel: What QSRs and fast casuals should consider

One major incentive to catering that it helps extend the brand - customers love convenience and if your company offers an outlet for this, it will lead to…

Dunkin reports positive Q2

July 24, 2015

Total company revenues increased 10.7 percent. Revenue increases were due primarily to increased royalty income as a result of systemwide sales growth and more.

Captain D's reaches 15th quarter growth milestone

July 24, 2015

The company attributes menu innovation and restaurant redesign as primary driving forces behind the brand's continued success.

Marble Slab success ends 5-year sales decline

July 23, 2015

The significant turnaround in sales, the brand said, is a testament to increased customer satisfaction and an overall increased value proposition.

Bruster's enters South Korea with 10-unit development deal

July 23, 2015

Site selection for two locations is underway in Seoul and Busan. The first Bruster's will open in late 2015 or early 2016.

Sloan's expands to Kuwait with 5-unit deal

July 23, 2015

This marks the concept's second multi-unit franchise agreement in the Middle East this year, joining the five-shop deal struck for the United Arab Emirates.

Auntie Anne's ranks No. 5 on Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchise List

July 22, 2015

The soft pretzel company ranks among the top franchises expanding internationally in the annual Top Global Franchise list.

Burger King franchise reaches milestone with 60-unit purchase

July 21, 2015

The newly acquired eateries stretch across the Lower Peninsula and include areas such as Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw, Flint, Ann Arbor and Pontiac.