Franchising News & Media
Dunkin' Donuts crosses border into Mexico
January 5, 2015
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with the Mexican subsidiary of Sizzling Platter LLC to begin developing 100 restaurants…
read nowMarble Slab Creamery plants flag in Pakistan
January 5, 2015
The 8,000-square-foot restaurant, located in Lahore, features a game room and a drive-thru window, and is one of the largest Marble Slab Creamery stores in the…
read nowRestaurants dominate Franchise 500 list
December 30, 2014
Forty-three QSRs made Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 rankings for 2015, along with 40 fast casual and 14 pizza concepts.
read nowWendy's of Montana sold to Washington-based franchisee
December 30, 2014
Wendy's of Montana has reportedly been sold to Wenspok Resources, based out of Spokane, Washington.
read nowSonic 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…
read nowMrs. 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…
read nowProlific 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…
read nowDairy 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…
read nowNLRB 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.
read nowIFA 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…
read nowMiddleby 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.
read nowFranchisee 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.
read nowBruster'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…
read nowCarl'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.
read nowMcDonald'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.
read nowGreat 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…
read nowDunkin' 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:
read nowWendy'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.
read nowRita’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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