Franchising News & Media
Former Wienerschnitzel janitor wins franchisee performance award
April 27, 2015
Wienerschnitzel announced that Northern California-based franchisee, Farouk Diab, is the recipient of Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine's 15th Annual Most…
read nowRita's, Sandella's partner to create new cafe
April 23, 2015
Rita's Italian Ice has partnered with the fast casual brand, Sandella's Flatbread Café, to provide its guests with a dining option.
read nowMcDonald's Q1 profits fall $400M, faster than 2014 declines
April 22, 2015
McDonald's Corporation reported Q1 results for the period ended March 31, 2015.
read nowCourt rules in favor of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees accusing company of negligence
April 21, 2015
The Quebec, Canada Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of former franchisees in Québec in a lawsuit with Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. charging the company with…
read nowNew 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…
read nowComplex 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.
read nowCarl'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.
read nowDunkin' 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.
read nowIFA: 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.
read nowPret 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…
read nowCREAM inks largest franchise deal since 2012
April 6, 2015
The agreement marks CREAM's largest franchising deal since launching franchise opportunities in 2012.
read nowVilla Italian Kitchen opens in LGA and Seattle-based mall
April 6, 2015
Villa Italian Kitchen features Neapolitan and pan pizzas
read nowCreamistry 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.
read nowPizza 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.
read nowRed 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…
read nowBruster'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.
read nowIFA 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…
read nowIFA 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…
read nowChurch'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.
read nowTaco 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.
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