Franchising News
McDonald's shares reach all-time high
October 21, 2010
McDonald's Corp. shared its third quarter report Thursday, with results surpassing analysts' expectations and achieving the company's highest stock to date.
read nowAuntie Anne's signs franchise agreement in Poland
October 21, 2010
The Republic of Poland is about to get a twist on something new. Auntie Anne's soft pretzel chain has signed a master franchise agreement with Bachleda…
read nowAustralian company loses franchise rights for Baskin-Robbins
October 21, 2010
Allied Brands Ltd., an Australian-based franchise company, has lost its rights for its Baskin-Robbins units in that country.
read nowIt's official: 3G Capital owns Burger King
October 19, 2010
Burger King Holdings Inc. and 3G Capital today announced the completion of the previously announced transaction for an affiliate of 3G Capital to acquire the…
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Baristas Coffee Co.: The Hooters of QSR coffee?
October 19, 2010
A new coffee concept is heating things up in the QSR space: Baristas Coffee Company owns and operates drive-thru espresso locations throughout the Pacific…
read nowDunkin' dunks into Tennessee
October 18, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts has signed agreements with two franchisees to develop seven new restaurants in Tennessee over the next several years. Dunkin' Donuts development…
read now3G Capital closer to acquiring Burger King
October 17, 2010
The 40-day waiting period for Burger King to solicit other offers pending 3 Capital's proposed $3.26 billion buyout has expired, according to The Associated…
read nowFranchise Brands LLC to purchase Taco Del Mar
October 13, 2010
Milford, Conn.-based Franchise Brands LLC has successfully placed a bid to buy the rights to Taco Del Mar through a recent bankruptcy auction.
read nowDunkin' Donuts goes Pro
October 13, 2010
Dunkin' Donuts' opened its newest store at Conseco Fieldhouse Thursday, making it the eighth unit for the company in Indianapolis.
read nowDunkin' Brands continues robust expansion
October 13, 2010
Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has opened its 16,000th location worldwide, re-establishing the brand as one of the…
read nowTim Hortons signs NHL agreements
October 12, 2010
Hockey fans in Pittsburgh and Long Island, N.Y. can now enjoy a coffee and a donut during the game. Tim Horton's has signed agreements to establish units at…
read nowGE Capital funds acquisition of four Burger King units
October 11, 2010
Georgia Texas Operating Company has been provided $9.3 million in financing from GE Capital, Franchise Finance for its acquisition of four Burger King…
read nowSunny forecast for Mrs. Fields
October 10, 2010
Mrs. Fields has returned to Columbus, Ohio. Sunny Street Cafe, a breakfast-lunch chain located within the city's bustling Arena District, is co-branding with…
read nowCold Stone Creamery named top Dubai franchise
October 10, 2010
Retail City 2010, an annual awards ceremony held in Dubai and hosted by Cityscape Global, has named Cold Stone Creamery as its "2010 Franchise Operator of the…
read nowCalifornia Burger King franchisees in spat with corporate
October 7, 2010
More than 50 Burger King franchisees in California are in disagreement with corporate headquarters over a $5 million lawsuit.
read nowGold Star Chili dishes out more stores
October 6, 2010
Gold Star Chili will expand in the Cincinnati-Dayton, Central Indiana and Kentucky area, with six total stores planned to open in 2011.
read nowIn-N-Out Burger expands to Texas
October 6, 2010
In-N-Out Burger has announced its plan for expansion to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. The company hopes to bring eight new restaurants and a major…
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Yum! Brands boosted by international units
October 5, 2010
Yum! Brands Inc. reported a 7 percent net income increase from last year in the third quarter ended Sept. 4.
read nowDunkin' Donuts now available at BWI
October 4, 2010
Weary travelers at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI) can now pep up with a donut and a coffee. Dunkin' Donuts has opened a…
read nowBBI brings donut concept to Egypt
October 4, 2010
Beautiful Brands International has gone from chicken to donuts. The company, which recently revived Rex's Chicken in the United States, has signed an agreement…
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