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Carl's Jr., Hardee's Q1 sales up 2.6 percent
June 27, 2012
CKE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands, have announced its first fiscal quarter financial results for the 16 weeks ended May…
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Yum! Brands' David Novak named CEO of the Year
June 27, 2012
Chief Executive magazine has named David Novak, CEO of Yum! Brands, as its "2012 CEO of the Year," an award nominated and selected by a group of his peers.
read nowCousins' continues Phoenix expansion with new franchisee
June 27, 2012
Wisconsin-based Cousins Subs has announced that a new store will open in the Greater Phoenix, Ariz., area in 2012, with franchisee Bert Greer. Greer recently…
read nowPollo Tropical signs multiunit agreement in Guatemala
June 26, 2012
Pollo Tropical has entered into an exclusive multi-unit franchise agreement in Guatemala with a newly formed foodservice company, represented by José Garcés…
read nowToronto Krispy Kreme shop features new bakery items
June 26, 2012
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe has opened in Toronto. Fans are invited to a grand opening celebration June 28 at 7 a.m., that will include sampling and…
read nowCustomer service improvements lead to 8.5 percent sales gain at Captain D's
June 26, 2012
Captain D's rejuvenation efforts have continued through the second quarter of 2012. The 527-unit chain has reported an 8.5 percent same-store sales increase at…
read nowCanadian court orders Dunkin' Donuts to pay $16.4M in franchisee suit
June 26, 2012
After a legal proceeding that lasted nine years, the Superior Court of Québec's Justice Daniel H. Tingley ordered Dunkin' Brands Canada Ltd. to pay plaintiffs…
read nowEdible Arrangements receives investment for global expansion
June 25, 2012
Edible Arrangements has received a capital investment from Catterton Partners that will be used to support the expansion of the brand globally. Terms of the…
read nowDairy Queen to plant flag in New York City
June 22, 2012
Dairy Queen's 6,200 units are located in 20 countries around the world, but the brand doesn't exist in New York City. That is soon set to change.
read nowAuntie Anne's, Cinnabon debut in Jamaica
June 22, 2012
Tourists traveling through the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, can now enjoy Cinnabon cinnamon rolls and Auntie Anne's hand-rolled soft…
read nowSeattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY
June 21, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…
read nowWhite Castle's sandwich concept to open second location
June 21, 2012
Deckers, a concept owned by White Castle that sells panini sandwiches, soups and salads, has plans to open in Louisville, Ky., in the fall.
read nowTim Hortons celebrates 500th restaurant in Quebec
June 21, 2012
Tim Hortons is celebrating its 500th restaurant in its fastest growing region – Quebec. The milestone unit is located in St. Adele, in the Laurentians, and is…
read nowBurger King, Cosi franchisee implements PCI security solution
June 21, 2012
C.R. Restaurant Inc., a multi-unit franchisee in the quick-serve and fast casual market, has implemented SecureConnect managed security solutions in all 30 of…
read nowGood Times sales up again, eyes potential acquisitions
June 20, 2012
Good Times Restaurants Inc. has announced that it has entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Small Island Investments Ltd. for the sale of 473,934 shares…
read nowKrispy Kreme franchisee plans Arizona expansion
June 19, 2012
Krispy Kreme franchisee Hot Glazed Enchantment has re-opened its Doughnut Factory in Mesa, Ariz., after an extensive store remodel. The franchisee is new to…
read nowFranchise lending up 6 percent year over year
June 18, 2012
Lending to franchise businesses saw a drop of about 0.5 percent from April to May, according to the monthly Franchise Lending Index from the International…
read nowBurger King's China expansion deal is biggest in brand's history
June 18, 2012
Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s recent development deal with the Kurdoglu family to open 1,000 restaurants in China throughout the next five to seven…
read nowYogurtland opens in NYC
June 14, 2012
California-based frozen yogurt chain Yogurtland will unveil its first store in the state of New York in late-July/early-August on First Avenue in Manhattan.
read nowBojangles' franchisee opens 48th location
June 14, 2012
Tri-Arc Food Systems recently opened its 48th Bojangles restaurant in Cameron, N.C.
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