Franchising News & Media
Del Taco plans 28 new Southeast locations
September 24, 2014
Del Taco has announced commitments for 28 new locations to open throughout the Southeast. Along with recently-opened restaurants in Columbus and Smyrna…
read nowCaptain D's reports 5.6% sales lift following grilled menu launch
September 24, 2014
Captain D's this week reported a 5.6-percent same-store sales increase in Q3, its 12th consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth.
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Dunkin’ Brands sees potential for nearly 20K domestic units
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
During the company's investor day this week, CEO Nigel Travis said that being a global company is more difficult than ever because of social media.
read nowSonic's top franchisee recognized for embracing technology
September 19, 2014
Sonic has presented its Troy Smith Hall of Fame award to franchisee Buddy McClain. The award is the highest offered by the Sonic system and is named after the…
read nowBurger King's largest franchisee adds 30 more restaurants
September 19, 2014
Carrols Restaurant Group announced Thursday that it is expanding its Burger King portfolio with the acquisition of 30 restaurants in North Carolina.
read nowAuntie Anne's testing Meijer superstore locations
September 18, 2014
Auntie Anne's has opened a test unit in a Meijer superstore location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. According to Fort Wayne Business Weekly, the franchise has plans…
read nowWest Coast Franchise Expo coming to Anaheim
September 18, 2014
The International Franchise Association is sponsoring an expo for potential franchisees Oct. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
read nowSenators introduce NLRB Reform Act on heels of McDonald's ruling
September 17, 2014
Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Lamar Alexander have introduced the National Labor Relations Board Act on the heels of the NLRB's decision…
read nowMcDonald's hosting educational workshops for college students
September 17, 2014
McDonald's is hosting Education Workshops in the Los Angeles market, in partnership with actress and singer Arden Cho. The workshops are scheduled for:
read nowBruster’s hires Kahala veteran to lead franchise development
September 17, 2014
Corey Bradley has joined Bruster's Real Ice Cream as its new vice president of Franchise Development. According to the company, Bradley was hired to help with…
read nowFranchise owners head to Capitol Hill to voice opposition of McDonald’s decision
September 16, 2014
Franchise owners across a number of industries are in Washington, DC, today to voice their opposition to the recent National Labor Relations Board ruling…
read nowRita's Italian Ice celebrates Iowa debut
September 16, 2014
Rita's Italian Ice has opened its 50th location of the year, and its first in the state of Iowa. The new location is at Hawthorne Plaza, 9250 University…
read nowCinnabon piloting snack-based concept
September 15, 2014
Cinnabon is reportedly opening a new store in Houston this month called the Bon Bake Shop. According to the Franchise Herald, the Bon Bake Shop features small…
read nowQuiznos plans 100 restaurants in Taiwan
September 15, 2014
Quiznos hopes to have 100 new restaurants open in the Taiwan market within the next 10 years. According to a story in Focus Taiwan, the first handful of stores…
read nowFro-yo, burgers, pizza concepts' growth indicate high demand
September 12, 2014
According to Inc. Magazine's annual list of privately-held companies, fast casuals are still setting the pace for the restaurant industry.
read nowDunkin' Donuts on track to hit 500 units in India
September 12, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has opened a new flagship restaurant in India, in the South Indian City of Bangalore. The company also announced its franchisee in that market…
read nowQuiznos, CiCi's, Cold Stone among franchise businesses with high default rates
September 12, 2014
The Wall Street Journal this week examined the 10 "worst franchise brands," based on SBA loan defaults. The list included three restaurant brands – Cold Stone…
read nowSloan's Ice Cream inks first franchise deal in San Diego
September 12, 2014
The San Diego location is Sloan's first franchise outside of South Florida.
read nowPollo Tropical will open first San Antonio location next to newest Taco Cabana
September 12, 2014
Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana will open side-by-side in San Antonio.
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