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Captain D’s announces record-breaking year in sales
June 25, 2014
Captain D's announced a record-breaking year for sales at its annual convention earlier this month in Atlanta, which was attended by both franchisees and…
read nowSonic’s daypart, product strategies drive 5.3% lift in sales
June 24, 2014
Sonic Corp. turned in a 5.3 percent systemwide increase in same-store sales during Q3. Results were announced Monday and also included:
read nowAuntie Anne’s franchisee develops pizza concept
June 24, 2014
Auntie Anne’s largest franchisee has created a new pizza concept called Rise Pies Handcrafted Pizzas. According to Brandenton.com, the concept will debut…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans Crimea entry
June 20, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is reportedly planning to set up camp in the volatile region of Crimea this year. According to Itar-Tess, Angessa Osipova, Baskin-Robbins’ head…
read nowAuntie Anne’s promotes real estate exec
June 20, 2014
Auntie Anne’s announced it has added Okey M. Reese to the executive team as VP of Real Estate. Reese has been with Auntie Anne’s since 2010.
read nowArby’s names Quiznos exec to lead development
June 20, 2014
Arby’s Restaurant Group has named James Lyons senior vice president of development. Lyons joins Arby’s just as the brand initiates a “major” remodeling and…
read nowFranchise Assoc. CEO: Economy is on track to full recovery
June 20, 2014
Franchising growth is expected to grow significantly this year, according to new reports. FRANdata, which has been analyzing franchising activity for more than…
read nowBurger King Canada franchisee continues expansion
June 20, 2014
New Brunswick-based BKR Management Inc. is hosting a grand opening celebration Sunday to mark its eighth Burger King restaurant in Atlantic Canada. The new…
read nowNestlé Toll House Café makes its debut in Arizona
June 18, 2014
Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip opened its first bakery café in Arizona Tuesday, in Glendale.
read nowLYFE Kitchen launching first New York City restaurant
June 18, 2014
According to Grub Street, LYFE Kitchen is opening its first New York City location at 248 West 55th Street in October. A second New York location for the…
read nowJersey Mike’s calls first campus location a ‘big success’
June 16, 2014
Jersey Mike’s Subs has reported results from its first campus-based location at Monmouth University, which opened in September 2013. The sandwich chain just…
read nowNPC International acquires 56 more Wendy's restaurants
June 16, 2014
NPC International Inc. has entered into an agreement with the Carlisle Corporation and its affiliates to acquire 56 Wendy's restaurants for $58.2 million, plus…
read nowVirginia Bojangles' named top franchised unit
June 13, 2014
The Bojangles' restaurant in Rocky Mount, Va., has won first place in the company's ShowBo Awards. To earn the recognition, the restaurant was evaluated on…
read nowFranchise association files lawsuit against Seattle for $15 min. wage vote
June 12, 2014
The International Franchise Association and five franchisees filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday, seeking to block Seattle’s…
read nowPoor sales force Long John Silver’s franchisee to close 16 stores
June 12, 2014
One Long John Silver’s franchisee suffered enough reputational damage from last year’s anti-transfat campaign that it is closing 16 of its 31 locations.
read nowTCBY, Mrs. Fields plan 50 cobranded locations in Phoenix
June 12, 2014
Famous Brands International, parent company of TCBY and Mrs. Fields Cookies, has announced plans to develop at least 50 newly designed, cobranded Mrs.
read nowSloan’s Ice Cream to expand outside of Florida
June 11, 2014
South Florida-based Sloan’s Ice Cream announced plans to expand outside of Florida this fall for the first time with a new location in San Diego’s Westfield…
read nowKrispy Kreme plans expansion in Washington state
June 11, 2014
Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest domestic franchisee, CMC&A Foods LLC, for the development of three Krispy Kreme doughnut…
read nowDunkin’ Donuts to open traditional locations in California months ahead of schedule
June 10, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company has filed permits to open its first traditional restaurants in California. The new restaurants are planned for…
read nowUK’s largest restaurant chains continue growth trajectory
June 10, 2014
The 100 largest restaurant chains in the United Kingdom turned in a 6.4-percent annual sales increase in 2013, compared to 7.1 percent the prior year…
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