Franchising News & Media

Sonic continues expansion throughout Upstate New York

December 29, 2014

Sonic has announced a new agreement for franchise development of eight new drive-ins in the Albany, New York, area throughout the next seven years, with the…

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Mrs. Fields acquires Maxfield Candy Company

December 29, 2014

Famous Brands International's subsidiary Mrs. Fields Confections has announced the acquisition of virtually all of the assets of International Confections…

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Prolific Hispanic franchisee hopes to open BK Whopper Bar at Houston airport

December 29, 2014

Guillermo Perales, CEO of Sun Holdings LLC, a is planning on bringing Krispy Kreme back to Houston, as well as several other brands to the Houston's George…

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Dairy Queen signs 20-unit deal for Kuwait

December 23, 2014

Dairy Queen today announced plans to expand the brand’s presence in the Middle East with a multiunit development deal for DQ Grill & Chill restaurants…

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NLRB issues complaints against McDonald's as joint employer

December 22, 2014

The joint-employer model is expected to have a significant impact on franchised restaurant businesses.

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IFA launches labor resource site for franchisees

December 22, 2014

The International Franchise Association has unveiled a new resource website for franchisees. The Franchise Labor & Workforce Hub includes information for…

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Middleby adds Italian foodservice equipment company to roster

December 22, 2014

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of Desmon Food Service Equipment Company, based in Nusco, Italy.

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Franchisee adds 36 Burger King restaurants

December 19, 2014

GPS Hospitality has purchased 36 additional Burger King restaurants, marking the company's third acquisition in 2014.

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Bruster's Ice Cream plans 25 new locations in '15

December 19, 2014

Tim Sedney has signed a franchise agreement to open a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream shop in the Dobbins Landing section of Erie, Pennsylvania, one of 25 locations…

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Carl's Jr. signs agreement to enter Japan

December 19, 2014

Carl’s Jr. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd. to be the exclusive franchise developer in Japan.

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McDonald's adds iBeacon technology in Georgia restaurants

December 18, 2014

McDonald’s franchises in Columbus, Georgia, are integrating beacon technology, powered by Bluetooth low-energy beacon solution provider Piper.

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Great American Cookies ranks high for franchisees

December 18, 2014

Great American Cookies has ranked No. 1 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Annual Franchise 500 issue for the fifth consecutive year. In the January 2015 issue, Great…

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Dunkin' Donuts aims for 410-plus net new US units in 2015

December 18, 2014

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. announced its performance expectations for 2015 for its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands. The FY15 targets include:

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Wendy's names new CMO, digital VP

December 18, 2014

The Wendy's Company has announced several changes to its senior leadership team, including a new CMO and a VP to head up digital initiatives.

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Rita’s Italian Ice plans Nebraska entry

December 17, 2014

Rita’s Italian Ice has awarded a franchise and area development deal for Nebraska to Nebraska Ice LLC. With plans for more than 14 stores within Nebraska…

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QSRs shift models to 'go where the consumers are'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Mobile initiatives, bigger marketing budgets, franchising growth and unprecedented headwinds grabbed headlines this year for the QSR segment.

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Auntie Anne's extends nontraditional footprint with Universal Resort debut

December 16, 2014

Auntie Anne's Pretzels has opened its first location at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, at Universal CityWalk.

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Krispy Kreme celebrates 100th Korean unit

December 15, 2014

Krispy Kreme plans to open its 100th store in Korea Tuesday with franchisee Lotteria Co. Ltd.

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Tim Hortons/Burger King joint company names exec team

December 15, 2014

Restaurant Brands International Inc., the newly formed parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons, today announced its new executive leadership team and…

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Dunkin' Donuts extends South Florida presence

December 15, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts has opened six new restaurants and one remodeled location throughout the past several weeks with existing franchisees in South Florida.

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