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.

Taco Bueno announces expansion in Colorado

March 4, 2015

Taco Bueno broke ground today on the first of three new restaurants planned to open in Colorado Springs, Colo., this year. In total, the three locations are…

Dunkin' Donuts seeks franchise candidates in Louisiana

March 4, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the company is recruiting franchisees throughout the state of Louisiana.

Fast Casual chain units increase, QSR units remain stable, according to The NPD Group

March 3, 2015

The U.S. restaurant count decreased by about 1 percent from a year ago to 630,964 units, according to a count of U.S. commercial restaurant locations compiled…

Popeyes same-store sales increase 6.2% globally, 6.3% domestically in 2014

February 26, 2015

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. reported results for fiscal 2014 ended Dec. 28.

Taco Bell inks franchise agreement to expand in Japan

February 26, 2015

Tokyo-based Asrapport Dining Co. Ltd announced a franchise agreement with Taco Bell Corp. to open locations in Japan.

Largest Church's Chicken franchisee awarded 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year by IFA

February 25, 2015

Aslam Khan, the largest franchisee of the Church's Chicken system, received an award for 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year at the International Franchise…

Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins to expand in Missouri

February 24, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with a new franchise group, Donut World, LLC, to develop two Dunkin' Donuts…

Arizona Burger King 'Franchise of the Year Winner' sells prizes, gives employees $120K in bonuses

February 24, 2015

Arizona-based Burger King "Franchisee of the Year" winner is celebrating the award by giving bonuses to Arizona employees.

Jack-in-the-Box, Qdoba report 'better than expected' same-store sales

February 23, 2015

Jack in the Box Inc. reported earnings from continuing operations of $37.1 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, for Q1 ended January 18, 2015, compared with…

Kahala Brands selects new VP of franchise development

February 19, 2015

Kahala Brands has selected John Wuycheck to join the company as senior vice president of franchise development.

China-based Country Style Cooking to release Q4, 2014 fiscal year results

February 19, 2015

Country Style Cooking Restaurant Chain Co. Ltd, a quick service restaurant chain in China, plans to release its unaudited Q4 and fiscal year 2014 financial…

McDonald's system wide sales decrease 7.9% in January 2015

February 19, 2015

McDonald's Corporation announced global comparable sales decreased 1.8 percent in January.

Good Times see 8% increase in same-store sales for Q1

February 19, 2015

Good Times Restaurants Inc., operator of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the first fiscal…

Doc Popcorn, Dippin' Dots open dual-brand unit in Missouri

February 19, 2015

Doc Popcorn is joining forces with Dippin’ Dots to debut its first dual-brand location.

On the Move: New development deals for Indiana, the Middle East and more

February 18, 2015

Franchise development this week spans the globe, from South Korea to Indiana.

Arby's sees 17th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth

February 17, 2015

Arby's achieved significant system same-store sales growth of 5.7 percent in 2014, closing out 2014 with its 17th consecutive quarter of system same-store…