New regulations bill will lead to 'costly litigation,' IFA says

April 16, 2015

Leaders of the International Franchise Association urged lawmakers in California to oppose Assembly Bill 525, which the organization believes would pose…

Complex tax code hurting franchises, IFA says

April 16, 2015

The International Franchise Association is encouraging lawmakers to pursue comprehensive tax reform as a way to support the franchise industry.

Carl's Jr. expands to Toronto, offers 'Free Food for a Year' to celebrate Guatemala opening

April 14, 2015

Guatemala marks the 34th country entered internationally by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.

Dunkin' Donuts expanding in Illinois, recruiting franchisees

April 13, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements for seven restaurants in Illinois over the next several years.

IFA: key to continuing job growth is tax reform, revising work week definition

April 10, 2015

Franchise businesses will create jobs at a faster pace than the overall economy in 2015, as it has in each of the last four years.

Pret A Manger opens 39th NYC shop

April 10, 2015

Pret A Manger, the quick-serve restaurant and coffee shop, is opening the doors to its newest New York City location at New York Penn Station on Friday, April…

CREAM inks largest franchise deal since 2012

April 6, 2015

The agreement marks CREAM's largest franchising deal since launching franchise opportunities in 2012.

Villa Italian Kitchen opens in LGA and Seattle-based mall

April 6, 2015

Villa Italian Kitchen features Neapolitan and pan pizzas

Creamistry to expand into Southern California

April 3, 2015

Creamistry, a California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream concept, announced plans to open five new locations in the Southern California area.

Pizza Hut, Wendy's franchisee NPC announces 2014 financial results

April 2, 2015

NPC International Inc., franchisee of Pizza Hut and Wendy's restaurants, reported results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2014.

Red Robin Burger Works continues Washington, DC expansion

March 24, 2015

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced Monday that a second Washington, DC-area Red Robin Burger Works will open on March 23, 2015 at 1028 19th Street, NW…

Bruster's inks 'largest domestic development deal' in its 25-year history

March 20, 2015

Bruster's Real Ice Cream will be served in Southern California under what the company is calling its largest domestic development deal in its 25-year history.

IFA to appeal Seattle minimum wage law on behalf of franchisees

March 20, 2015

The International Franchise Association announced today that it will appeal a recent decision in federal court that the organization claims allows the city of…

IFA applauds House for taking a stand against new union election rules

March 20, 2015

International Franchise Association Executive Vice President, Government Relations & Public Policy Robert Cresanti issued a statement on the passage of Senate…

Church's inks 10-unit deal for travel centers

March 16, 2015

The deal aims to develop non-traditional locations co-located in the Road Ranger travel plazas.

Taco John's inks deal for 25 stores

March 16, 2015

The company will develop the new locations in current markets as well as new markets in Indiana, Virginia and New York.

IFA delegates meet with California legislators to caution and educate

March 12, 2015

A delegation of franchisees and franchisors met in Sacramento with state legislators to tout the franchise industry’s contributions to the state's economy, its…

KFC, Pizza Hut named 'Most Trusted' in India

March 6, 2015

The Brand Trust Report released the results of its 2015 study, which names KFC as Most Trusted Quick-Service Restaurant Brand in India.

Go big or stay home: How restaurant brands should approach international growth

While many quick service restaurants and casual dining restaurants have the appetite for international expansion, they often wind up with indigestion after…

Arby's, Uncle Maddio's, Sonic CEOs among speakers at Franchise Finance & Growth Conference

March 4, 2015

Franchise Times announced its lineup for the Franchise Finance & Growth Conference April 20-22, 2015 in Las Vegas.