Franchising News & Media
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.
read nowKrispy Kreme celebrates 100th Korean unit
December 15, 2014
Krispy Kreme plans to open its 100th store in Korea Tuesday with franchisee Lotteria Co. Ltd.
read nowTim 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…
read nowDunkin' 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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Krispy Kreme sales, traffic jump as company begins loyalty program test
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers can sign up for the program through their iPhone or Android device and earn reward 'Treats' for future purchases. A national roll out is expected in…
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Hurdles expected to remain in place in 2015 for restaurant operators
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
In addition to record-high commodities prices, labor inflation, technology costs and health care/menu labeling regulations, there is also intensified…
read nowBurger King, Tim Hortons officially form Restaurant Brands International Inc.
December 10, 2014
After shareholder approval from both companies this week, as well as a green light from the Canadian federal government, Burger King Worldwide and Tim Hortons…
read nowDunkin' Donuts launches green restaurant initiative
December 10, 2014
Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a new program called DD Green, a green building certification program designed to help franchisees build sustainable…
read nowDining app expands mobile ordering platform across all foodservice markets
December 10, 2014
Toronto-based maegan, a mobile ordering and payment platform, is now available for use across all food and beverage service markets, including hospitals…
read nowGood Times turns in 22-percent increase in restaurant-level operating profit
December 9, 2014
Good Times Restaurants Inc., parent company of Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard and licensee of Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, today announced its preliminary…
read nowDunkin' Donuts adds two Colorado franchise groups
December 9, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has signed multiunit development agreements with two franchise groups in Colorado. They include:
read nowHandel's Homemade Ice Cream headed to Sin City
December 9, 2014
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt announced today it has signed a franchise agreement with Patrick Frank to open a new location at 10170 West Tropica…
read nowChurch's Chicken debuts food truck with tour, social media campaign
December 8, 2014
Church's Chicken has debuted its new, state-of-the-art food truck, which embarks on a tour throughout the South starting today from Atlanta.
read nowGood Times' Bad Daddy's Burger Bar concept continues growth trajectory
December 8, 2014
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, a full-service restaurant franchise owned by QSR chain Good Times Restaurants, has announced plans to grow in Charlotte, North…
read nowMcDonald's sales woes deepen in November
December 8, 2014
While some analysts claimed McDonald's sales showed some improvement in October, the same cannot be said of the company's November performance. The Golden…
read nowDairy Queen extends DFW presence
December 8, 2014
Dairy Queen has opened a new restaurant in Keller, Texas, at the corner of Keller Parkway and Cindy Street. According to a company announcement, there are few…
read nowArby's largest franchisee bolsters executive team to support growth
December 8, 2014
Tulsa, Oklahoma-based United States Beef Corporation, Arby’s largest franchisee, has announced several executive changes to support its expansion plans. Those…
read nowTaco Bell appoints new International president, CDO
December 5, 2014
Melissa Lora has been appointed president of Taco Bell International, and Meredith Sandland has been promoted to a new role as chief development officer.
read nowAkerman law firm forms National Restaurant Industry Group
December 5, 2014
The new group includes nearly 30 lawyers and regulatory professionals with broad experience representing restaurant industry clients in major U.S. and…
read nowPollo Tropical continues Texas expansion
December 4, 2014
Pollo Tropical announced the opening of its third Houston area restaurant near the Galleria on Westheimer Road.
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