Yum! Brands okays separation, increases dividend and appoints board member

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Lots of high-level action occurring this week at Yum Brands with its board of directors giving the go-ahead to the previously announced separation of the…

International franchising: 8 tips for smooth sailing overseas

The CEO of Franchise Global Frands provides eight tips for U.S. franchisors who want to go global.

Would you like some kimchi in your burrito, sir? A look at Taco Bell's innovation process

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The public relations folks at Yum! Brands recently took a moment to give us a peek inside their menu innovation process.

Tim Hortons will deliver coffee to the Philippines

July 28, 2016

Tim Hortons is headed to the Philippine. Restaurant Brands International Inc today announced the formation of a new master franchise joint venture company that…

Foodtech key to tapping into growing Indian foodservice market

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A new report from TechSci Research shows that over the next five years, India may be one of the most promising markets for food service investment, But you…

mPOS increases faster than expected, opens market to new vendors

June 6, 2016

Restaurateurs still pondering a move to smartphone- and tablet-based POS systems might be interested in the latest Juniper Research study: It predicts that…

Texas Chicken steps into Laos, expands Asian footprint

June 3, 2016

Texas Chicken is increasing its footprint in Asia — this time in Laos with a deal that will open seven restaurants in the Southeast Asian nation in the next…

Kahala Brands merges with major Canadian quick-service franchisor

May 26, 2016

Kahala Brands Ltd, parent company of 18 brands, including Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery and Johnnie's New York Pizzeria, announced it has signed an agreement to…

NRA2016: What you need to know about emerging global markets (Part 2)

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In part two of this series on global markets for restaurateurs, Euromonitor International shares discussed what global restaurateurs must keep in mind when…

Arby's moving into Middle East

May 25, 2016

For the first time in six years, Arby's is making a move internationally, signing an agreement to open 25 Arby's restaurants in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the…

Dippin' Dots makes big moves to continue upward growth trend

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

New products, new markets and new partnerships are in the works for Dippin' Dots as part of a plan to continue the company's explosive growth worldwide.

Cold Stone kicks open the doors in India

May 13, 2016

With temperatures this month hovering around the mid-90s in southern India, patrons of the country's first Cold Stone Creamery location had to lick fast to…

Texas Chicken begins Middle East expansion

April 14, 2016

Texas Chicken has started making a play to become the largest fried chicken franchise in the Middle East.

Baskin-Robbins inks deal with franchisee in Puerto Rico

April 14, 2016

Baskin-Robbins announced that Island Creamery Inc has acquired more than 20 Baskin-Robbins shops in Puerto Rico.

Benbria's Loop 'Guest Engagement' now brand standard for A&W Canada

April 11, 2016

Benbria, a provider of mobile messaging and guest-engagement software, has become the brand standard for A&W Canada.

International Dairy Queen Inc opens first DQ Grill & Chill restaurant in Jordan

April 4, 2016

The Dairy Queen system has opened a new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant at Abdoun Circle in Amman, Jordan.

Arcos Dorados unveils premium burger offering

March 25, 2016

Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchisee operating in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, has unveiled a new premium burger…

CKE Restaurants opens 700th international location

March 16, 2016

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, opened its 700th international restaurant in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week.

Dunkin' Donuts continues Mexico expansion

March 15, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts has plans to develop nearly 150 restaurants in Mexico over the coming years.

Carl's Jr. opens first festaurant in Japan

March 8, 2016

Carl's Jr. has opened its first restaurant in Japan.