Franchising News
Papa Bello Enterprises secures $20M in financing
March 28, 2012
Papa Bello Enterprises, parent company of Papa Bello Pizza, Kebab Café, Royal India Express and Pastore's Italian Bistro, has received $20,000,000 in financing…
read nowMcDonald's launches franchising in Russia, smoothies in Canada
March 28, 2012
McDonald's is planning to expand into Siberia, and is searching for Russian franchisees for the first time in its 20-year presence there, according to the…
read nowReport: Expectations rise for restaurant industry
March 27, 2012
The American restaurant industry is starting to benefit from a rise in consumer spending and foot traffic, albeit from a diminished base, according to the 22nd…
read nowLargest Burger King franchisee adds 278 units
March 27, 2012
Burger King Corp. and Carrols Restaurant Group Inc., the chain's largest franchisee, have entered into an agreement for the purchase by Carrols (through its…
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries to launch in the Middle East
March 27, 2012
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has selected MEFranchising as its strategic partner to launch the brand in the Middle East.
read nowKFC doubling delivery service in South Africa
March 26, 2012
More South Africans will have access to KFC via delivery by the end of this year, as the company has announced it is doubling its service there.
read nowBig Juan's Mexican QSR debuts in Arizona
March 26, 2012
Big Juan's tacos y burros, a new quick-service Mexican concept, will open its first-ever restaurant in Tucson, Ariz., this spring. The first location is set to…
read nowPopeyes franchisee receives funding to expand
March 23, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance has provided a $30 million credit facility to Shelton Restaurant Group LLC, a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee, to help with…
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Krystal sold to private investment firm
March 23, 2012
The Krystal Co. has been purchased by Argonne Capital Group, an Atlanta-based private investment firm, for an undisclosed amount.
read nowLargest U.S. Taco Bell franchisee adds 34 more units
March 23, 2012
Tacala LLC, the country's largest Taco Bell franchisee based in Vestavia Hills, Ala., has added 34 locations to its portfolio.
read nowPollo Tropical plants flag in Costa Rica
March 23, 2012
Miami-based Pollo Tropical has opened its first franchised restaurant in Costa Rica, in San Jose's main square: Parque Central.
read nowSonic reports improved sales system-wide
March 21, 2012
Sonic Corp. has announced the results of its second fiscal quarter ended Feb. 29.
read nowBaskin-Robbins to expand presence in Mexico
March 21, 2012
Baskin-Robbins has announced that the company has signed a new master licensing agreement with BRICE to greatly expand the brand's presence in Mexico. The…
read nowAustralian millionaire sues Yum! Brands for blocking franchise sale
March 21, 2012
Jack Cowin, an Australian millionaire who made his money in the quick-service industry, has sued Yum! Brands for blocking his attempts to sell the franchise…
read nowReport shows a jump in chain restaurant growth
March 20, 2012
The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains registered a 3.4 percent annual sales increase in 2011, a sharp improvement over 1.8 percent the prior year, according…
read nowSubway franchisee receives funding to expand, remodel
March 20, 2012
GE Capital, Franchise Finance provided $4.5 million to KK Group of Companies, a Subway franchisee.
read nowFlying Biscuit testing quick-service menu
March 19, 2012
The Flying Biscuit Café has launched a new quick-service menu to provide guests with alternative time-saving options.
read nowBoardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries expands into Oregon
March 19, 2012
Lucky Patel, master developer for Boardwalk Fresh Burgers and Fries, has started his expansion in Oregon, recently bringing on board new franchisees, business…
read nowBurger King franchise group partners with consulting firm to save money
March 16, 2012
SIB Development & Consulting, a company that helps businesses save money on their recurring expenses, has been named an endorsed partner by the National…
read nowKFC brings 'So Good' tagline to India
March 16, 2012
KFC introduced its "So Good" global tagline in the spring of 2010. It was the company's fifth marketing shift in a short time, but it seems to be sticking…
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