Franchising News & Media
Dunkin' Donuts expanding Arizona footprint
November 17, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multiunit store development agreement with existing franchisees, ABDD Arizona, to develop seven new restaurants…
read nowMcDonald's plans Kazakhstan debut in 2015
November 14, 2014
McDonald's announced it will open restaurants in Kazakhstan in 2015 through a partnership with local developmental licensee, Kairat Boranbayev.
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Popeyes cites 'superior' real estate focus as driver of new unit profit growth
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The chain outperformed the overall QSR category by 6 percentage points in Q3.
read nowWendy's franchisee offering online business degrees to employees
November 13, 2014
NPC International, Pizza Hut's largest global franchisee and a 400-unit Wendy's franchise, has partnered with Martin Methodist College to offer employees…
read nowBDO USA's acquisition expands restaurant industry footprint
November 12, 2014
BDO USA LLP, a professional service organization, has announced an expansion of its Midwest presence as well as its restaurant industry footprint through the…
read nowWhataburger announces four promotions to support growth
November 12, 2014
Whataburger has announced several updates to the company's business structure effective Jan. 1, which include the shift of several team members' roles within…
read nowJack in the Box franchisee to add El Pollo Loco, Corner Bakery to roster
November 12, 2014
GE Capital's Franchise Finance business has provided a $95 million senior credit facility to JIB Management Inc., the largest domestic Jack in the Box…
read nowMilitary veterans gravitating to franchising careers
November 11, 2014
More than 50,000 veterans have found employment in the franchise industry within the past year and more than 400 veterans have become local franchise business…
read nowDairy Queen plans 2015 debut in UAE
November 10, 2014
Dairy Queen today announced that Bajco Gulf LLC, a family-operated quick-service restaurant franchise group, has signed a long-term multiunit agreement to…
read nowGlobal Franchise Group hires Focus Brands exec to head real estate team
November 10, 2014
Global Franchise Group LLC, parent company of Great American Cookies, Pretzelmaker, Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery and Hot Dog on a…
read nowSubway to highlight stories about military employees
November 10, 2014
To mark Veterans Day, Subway will highlight stories about military veterans who are part of the restaurant chain's system. The stories will begin Nov. 11 and…
read nowDunkin' Donuts, Starbucks have their eyes on dinner
November 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks are reportedly planning to crash dinner in the New Year. According to The Street, the brands will introduce more "dinner-friendly…
read nowBaskin-Robbins offers franchising incentives for military vets
November 10, 2014
In celebration of Veterans Day, Baskin-Robbins is offering more than $25,000 in financial discounts for military veterans in the form of royalties and initial…
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Wendy's plans to refine value messaging after 'challenging' Q3
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
CEO admits to winning some share from a struggling McDonald's.
read nowBruster's signs first veteran under new plan
November 7, 2014
Former United States Army Sgt. Bill Palaich has signed the first discounted franchise-fee agreement with Bruster's Real Ice Cream. The half-price fee offer is…
read nowCaptain D's adds prolific franchisee to roster
November 7, 2014
Captain D's has landed its fifth multiunit franchisee of the year – Tony Lutfi, CEO of Marlu Investment Group.
read nowCIT: Fast casual has changed landscape through customization and quality
November 6, 2014
The fast casual segment continues to outpace the rest of the restaurant industry and will continue to do so, despite having higher price points than its QSR…
read nowNathan's Famous foodservice sales jump 13%
November 6, 2014
Nathan's Famous has reported results for the second quarter of its 2015 fiscal year, which include:
read nowKrispy Kreme plans Bangladesh entry
November 6, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest international franchisee, Orion Group, for 20 new stores throughout Bangladesh throughout the…
read nowDark roast coffee, lunch sandwich boost Tim Hortons' average check
November 6, 2014
Tim Hortons’ Q3 same-store sales jumped 6.8 percent in the US and 3.5 percent in Canada. These gains were driven primarily by an increase in average check, and…
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