New McDonald’s in progress for Michigan communities

September 16, 2015

The new facilities, replacing current and former McDonald's, will boast two drive-thru kiosks.

QSR International sells stake in Costa Rican KFCs

September 15, 2015

Restaurant developer QSR international announced the divestiture of 32 of its 33 KFC Costa Rican restaurants to Intelectiva Costa Rica SRL.

Dunkin' Donuts to host franchising seminar

September 10, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts continues its Alabama expansion.

Baskin-Robbins scouting San Diego, San Francisco

September 10, 2015

The ice cream chain is looking to expand in California.

Sweet Lorraine’s going back to school

September 3, 2015

Sweet Lorraine’s Fabulous Mac n’ Cheez! will soon be available to Wolverine fans thanks to its recently signed development deal with the University of…

Villa Enterprises opening 2 new restaurant concepts in NY

August 28, 2015

Tony + Benny’s Brooklyn Style Pizza and a new South Philly Cheesesteaks & Fries prototype will open Aug. 27 in New York.

Restaurateurs speak out against NLRB ruling

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

The National Labor Relations Board made it easier on Thursday for restaurant workers to unionize, and many restaurateurs are already worried about what the…

NRA: NLRB’s ruling upends 'joint-employer standard'

August 27, 2015

The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) ruling in the Browning-Ferris Industries case has broad implications across several industries, including…

Taco John's planning 15 Indianapolis locations

August 26, 2015

Taco John's is set to build the first of 15 Indianapolis-area stores.

Arby’s hires former Popeyes CDO

August 24, 2015

The new role highlights growth and brand opportunities.

McDonald's to open 20 locations in western Siberia

August 24, 2015

McDonald's is reaching out into the remote area of western Siberia.

Sloan’s Ice Cream to make San Fernando Valley debut

August 20, 2015

Sloan’s will open in LA's high-end outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination, The Village at Westfield Topanga.

Pieology Pizzeria opens new Las Vegas, Los Angeles locations

August 18, 2015

Custom pizza concept Pieology Pizzeria announced today that its second Las Vegas location is now open in Hughes Center, across the street from the Marriott…

New York restaurants file objections to $15 minimum wage

August 18, 2015

Quick serve franchise owners in New York, in a prelude to a possible lawsuit, have filed objections to a proposal to raise the minimum wage of their workers to…

Mythbusting: 6 myths why small brands 'can't' go international

Some smaller food brands incorrectly assume they cannot take advantage of the growing international food markets.

Yum! Brands to add 400 KFC stores in Turkey

August 14, 2015

KFC’s sales are expected to grow more than 10 percent annually in Turkey, making the country the second-biggest growth market after Russia, according to a…

Nontraditional footprint expansion: 7 points for success

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Considering ways to expand that are off the beaten path can reach a new audience and teach you how to overcome unique challenges to build a more successful…

Wienerschnitzel adds new director of franchise development

August 14, 2015

Ted Milburn has been named Wienerschnitzel’s new director of franchise development and brought significant experience to the table, according to a recent…

NRA: Restaurants serving opportunity for America’s youth

August 12, 2015

As summer winds down and students head back to school, the NRA is highlighting the restaurant industry’s role in providing job opportunities to millions of…

Long John Silver’s franchisee cuts drive-thru time with wireless audio system

August 12, 2015

Corbin Restaurants, a Long John's Service franchisee in Lexington, Kentucky, has deployed the Panasonic Attune II Wireless Audio System to improve customer…