Franchising News & Media
Baskin-Robbins sets its sights on SoCal, Detroit markets
September 10, 2014
Baskin-Robbins has announced plans to expand its footprint with both existing and new franchisees from San Diego to Bakersfield, California. Existing…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans 20 new shops in Washington DC area
September 10, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed an agreement with Monument Restaurants VII LLC, a Virginia-based limited liability company, for the development of 20 new Krispy Kreme…
read nowCarl's Jr. plans 100 new outlets in India
September 10, 2014
Carl's Jr.'s parent company, CKE Restaurant Holdings Inc., has signed a development agreement with India's BrightStar Restaurants Private Limited, owned by…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café extends S. Carolina presence
September 9, 2014
Nestlé Toll House Café has opened its second location in Columbia, South Carolina. The new unit is part of the Columbiana Centre and includes cookies, coffee…
read nowIce cream sandwich concept plans nationwide expansion
September 9, 2014
CREAM, a California-based ice cream sandwich concept, has announced plans to expand throughout the country. These plans follow the company's success in the San…
read nowMcDonald’s expands test of build-your-own concept
September 8, 2014
McDonald’s test of build-your-own burger concepts has expanded from two restaurants in Orange County, California, to four total restaurants in Southern…
read nowEl Pollo Loco finds footing in 'QSR-plus' position
September 5, 2014
El Pollo Loco announced its second quarter results this week, its first report since public trading began in July. The report included a systemwide sales bump…
read nowCold Stone Creamery plans Central America debut
September 4, 2014
Cold Stone Creamery announced it will enter Central America with the first store planned for El Salvador in Q4
read nowHardee’s franchisee foots the bill for high school athletic tickets
September 4, 2014
Hardee's franchise restaurants throughout North Carolina have teamed up with Huddle Inc. to launch an initiative aimed at helping high schools throughout the…
read nowHandel’s ice cream franchise generated $1M in sales in 2013
September 2, 2014
The Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt franchise in Redondo Beach, Calif., generated $1 million in sales last year and owner Paul Danylik said it is on…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts marks full-service debut in California
September 2, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced the opening of its first full expression locations on the West Coast, which are now open in Modesto and Santa Monica, Calif.
read nowMeritage Hospitality Group acquires 20 Atlanta Wendy's units
August 29, 2014
Meritage Hospitality Group has acquired 20 Wendy's units in Atlanta.
read nowExecs acquire Tubby's Sub Shops
August 28, 2014
Robert Paganes, CEO of Tubby's Sub Shops, and Executive Vice President Bill Kiryakoza become sole partners of the Michigan-based company.
read nowEl Pollo Loco continues Southwest expansion with 20 unit deal
August 28, 2014
El Pollo Loco announces an agreement with AA Pollo Inc. to develop 20 new units as the first step in a multi-year franchising initiative in the greater…
read nowWendy's moving into $2.5 billion Indian market
August 28, 2014
Wendy's will take its first step into India in 2015, according to The Economic Times.
read nowKFC re-enters Zimbabwe, plans 25 more stores
August 28, 2014
KFC re-enters the market in Zimbabwe, opening a store in Harare.
read nowCaptain D's signs two multi-unit franchise deals
August 26, 2014
Captain D's recently announced two multi-unit franchise deals for the Atlanta and Tallahassee, Fla. markets.
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Burger King, Tim Hortons seal merger deal
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Despite early media reports, executives from both brands insist their M&A agreement is not about a tax inversion.
read nowBurger Kings in talks to purchase Tim Hortons
August 25, 2014
Tim Hortons Inc. and Burger King Worldwide Inc. have confirmed that they are in discussions regarding the potential creation of a global leader in the quick…
read nowCarrols Restaurant Group acquires 64 Burger King restaurants in Tennessee, Indiana and Illinois
August 25, 2014
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. agrees to purchase 64 Burger King restaurants from certain subsidiaries of Heartland Food LLC.
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