IFA warns Cuomo NYC wage increase is discriminatory

May 18, 2015

The International Franchise Association President and CEO Steve Caldeira, CFE, issued the below statement as part of an effort to warn New York Governor Andrew…

Heinz posts 'solid' Q1 results

May 15, 2015

H.J. Heinz Corporation II announced financial results for Q1 2015, which indicate solid business performance.

Dunkin' Donuts set for 9-unit expansion in Albuquerque

May 14, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group, NMR LLC.

Captain D's announces positive growth, expansion in Arkansas

May 14, 2015

Captain D's LLC announced it is experiencing continued success with a 4.94 percent same-store-sales growth for Q1 2015.

McDonald's Latin America reports tough first quarter

May 13, 2015

Buenos Aires, Argentina-based Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, reported unaudited results for Q1 ended March 31, 2015.

4 tips for long-lasting franchise success

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

What does it take to succeed as a franchisee in a climate of changing labor policies, nutritional guidelines and generational trends?

Arby's posts positive same-store sales for Q1

May 11, 2015

Arby's announced that Q1 sales results achieved significant system same-store sales growth, coming in at 9.8 percent.

Restaurant Brands International to refinance, reduce debt

May 11, 2015

The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes along with cash on hand to repay approximately $1,550 million of the Issuers…

Wendy's growth offsets soft Pizza Hut sales for NPC

May 11, 2015

NPC International Inc., the world’s largest Pizza Hut franchisee and operator of 143 Wendy’s units, reported results for Q1 ended March 31, 2015.

Del Taco sees success in Q1

May 11, 2015

Del Taco Holdings Inc., a Mexican-American QSR chain, announced financial results for its 12-week fiscal first quarter ended March 24, 2015.

Subway reaches 5K milestone with Lima c-store opening

May 7, 2015

Subway Restaurants has reached its latest non-traditional franchise development milestone with the opening of its 5,000th convenience store/truck stop location…

Good Times to acquire Bad Daddy's for $21M

May 7, 2015

Good Times can develop additional locations without geographic restrictions as part of the deal.

Wage, policy changes creating 'perfect storm' for franchisees, industry attorneys say

May 6, 2015

Labor attorneys for franchise businesses say the industry is facing a "perfect storm" of attacks from labor regulators and unions.

Lower profits attributed to Wendy's 'reduced gains' in sale of restaurants

May 6, 2015

The Wendy's Company reported unaudited results for Q1 ended March 29, 2015.

Service union joining franchisees, activists in minimum wage fight

May 5, 2015

The Service Employees International Union is joining franchisees and activists together in the fight to raise minimum wage.

EatStreet wins Entrepreneur of the Year award

May 4, 2015

EY has announced that EatStreet cofounders Matt Howard, Eric Martell, and Alex Wyler are finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Award in the…

Sloan's to open 5 locations in UAE

May 1, 2015

The first location will open in Dubai in early fall 2015 at the BurJuman Center, a mall in the heart of Dubai.

Tokyo customers camp out for 1st Taco Bell since the 1980s

May 1, 2015

Taco Bell, opening for the first time in Tokyo since the 1980s, saw customers camped out in front of the store overnight for a chance at a free T-shirt and…

Millennials blazing trends trail as franchisees

Millennials are crazy about fast casuals, healthy menu options and the independence restaurant technology affords, but are they a generation likely to be…

Dunkin' Donuts inks 10-unit deal for Minnesota

April 27, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with franchise group, Legacy Concepts LLC, to develop 10 restaurants in…