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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.
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Burger 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.
read nowGlobal Franchise Group acquires Hot Dog on a Stick
August 25, 2014
Global Franchise Group acquires the Hot Dog on a Stick (HDOS) brand.
read nowDunkin' Donuts announces plans for 14 new restaurants in Kansas, expands Colorado development
August 22, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts has announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with three franchise groups to develop 14 new restaurants in Wichita and…
read nowInternational Franchise Association launches ad campaign battling portion of Seattle's new wage law
August 21, 2014
The International Franchise Association today has launched an ad campaign battling back against a portion of Seattle's new wage law, alleging proponents of the…
read nowOrderUp to target underserved delivery market
August 20, 2014
OrderUp, a Baltimore mobile and online food ordering and delivery service, announced the company raised $7 million in funds for nationwide expansion and…
read nowCold Stone Creamery launches new yogurt concept in Japan
August 20, 2014
Cold Stone Creamery has launched a new yogurt concept, Cold Stone Frozen Bar, at the Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin in Chiba, Japan.
read nowDunkin' Donuts looks to broaden franchise footprint in Colorado
August 19, 2014
In a news release, Dunkin' Donuts said it was continuing to expand in contiguous markets across the country with a long-term goal of having more than 15,00…
read nowCKE Restaurants Holdings surpasses 3,500 restaurants worldwide
August 18, 2014
The opening of a Hardee's in Marassi, Egypt, and a Carl’s Jr. in Conroe, Texas, mark major milestones for CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc.
read nowThai ag conglomerate set to make QSR push in Oz
August 18, 2014
Thai agriculture and food production giant Charoen Pokphand Foods, Thailand's fifth-largest company by revenue, is making a QSR push in Australia.
read nowCalifornia legislature passes bill making it harder to terminate franchising agreements
August 15, 2014
The California legislature approved a law Aug. 8 that will make it harder for franchisors to terminate franchising agreements with franchisees, according to…
read nowFood Hall by Villa opens at Arizona Mills
August 15, 2014
Villa Enterprises announced the grand opening of its "Food Hall by Villa" at Arizona Mills on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.
read nowNestlé Toll House Café by Chip makes Arkansas debut in The Mall at Turtle Creek
August 15, 2014
Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has opened its first store in Arkansas, at the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro.
read nowNational Restaurant Association joins fight against Seattle wage increase
August 13, 2014
The National Restaurant Association announced in a press release that it is joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as well as the American Hotel & Lodging…
read nowTim Hortons expanding in New Jersey, New York
August 12, 2014
Tim Hortons revealed in its quarterly earnings report this week plans to open 25 Tim Hortons restaurants in New Jersey and New York over the next ten years.
read nowBaskin-Robbins honors top franchisee with development incentive
August 7, 2014
Baskin-Robbins has named Varuzh Tirityan of Burbank, Calif., as its 2013 Franchisee of the Year.
read nowEl Pollo Loco plants flag in Houston market
August 7, 2014
El Pollo Loco will expand its presence in Texas with the arrival of its newest location n the Houston suburb of Sugar Land in October. According to a news…
read nowFarrell’s Ice Cream announces franchising program
August 6, 2014
Parlour Enterprises Inc., parent company of Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants, will begin franchising Farrell's in selected markets throughout the U.S.
read nowFranchising association seeks to halt Seattle’s minimum wage increase
August 6, 2014
The International Franchise Association has asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington to issue a preliminary injunction preventing…
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