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Burger King merger brings layoffs to Tim Hortons
January 28, 2015
In the wake of its merger with Burger King, Tim Hortons will shed some of its 2,000 corporate employees.
read nowHandel's, Wendy's and Quiznos expand footprints
January 14, 2015
Handel's debuted in Nevada, The Briad Group opened its 60th Wendy's, and QSR International launched its nineteen Quiznos in Venezuela.
read nowDunkin' Donuts inks 1,400-unit development deal in China
January 8, 2015
The deal marks the largest ever in the brand's history.
read nowBaskin-Robbins seeking purchaser for Toronto franchise
January 6, 2015
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is seeking franchisees for an existing location in the Toronto area.
read nowDunkin' Donuts crosses border into Mexico
January 5, 2015
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with the Mexican subsidiary of Sizzling Platter LLC to begin developing 100 restaurants…
read nowMarble Slab Creamery plants flag in Pakistan
January 5, 2015
The 8,000-square-foot restaurant, located in Lahore, features a game room and a drive-thru window, and is one of the largest Marble Slab Creamery stores in the…
read nowDairy Queen signs 20-unit deal for Kuwait
December 23, 2014
Dairy Queen today announced plans to expand the brand’s presence in the Middle East with a multiunit development deal for DQ Grill & Chill restaurants…
read nowStrong forecast predicted for UK's QSR segment
December 23, 2014
Technomic has revealed its inaugural market mapping of the United Kingdom, which includes market size and segmentation data, as well as expectations for the…
read nowCarl's Jr. signs agreement to enter Japan
December 19, 2014
Carl’s Jr. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co. Ltd. to be the exclusive franchise developer in Japan.
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QSRs shift models to 'go where the consumers are'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Mobile initiatives, bigger marketing budgets, franchising growth and unprecedented headwinds grabbed headlines this year for the QSR segment.
read nowKrispy Kreme celebrates 100th Korean unit
December 15, 2014
Krispy Kreme plans to open its 100th store in Korea Tuesday with franchisee Lotteria Co. Ltd.
read nowTim Hortons/Burger King joint company names exec team
December 15, 2014
Restaurant Brands International Inc., the newly formed parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons, today announced its new executive leadership team and…
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Krispy Kreme sales, traffic jump as company begins loyalty program test
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Customers can sign up for the program through their iPhone or Android device and earn reward 'Treats' for future purchases. A national roll out is expected in…
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A 30-brand restaurant tour of Australia
by Darrel Suderman — President, Food Technical Consulting
The focus on healthy menu attributes, such as grass-fed beef, antibiotic and hormone-free products, etc., seemed to be more prevalent than similar products in…
read nowBurger King, Tim Hortons officially form Restaurant Brands International Inc.
December 10, 2014
After shareholder approval from both companies this week, as well as a green light from the Canadian federal government, Burger King Worldwide and Tim Hortons…
read nowMcDonald's Europe exec added to International HR team
December 8, 2014
McDonald's Corporation has announced that David Fairhurst, currently chief people officer of the McDonald's Europe system, has been promoted to senior vice…
read nowMcDonald's sales woes deepen in November
December 8, 2014
While some analysts claimed McDonald's sales showed some improvement in October, the same cannot be said of the company's November performance. The Golden…
read nowTaco Bell appoints new International president, CDO
December 5, 2014
Melissa Lora has been appointed president of Taco Bell International, and Meredith Sandland has been promoted to a new role as chief development officer.
read nowTim Hortons, Burger King deal takes another step forward
December 5, 2014
Next step: approval from shareholders at a special meeting on Dec. 9.
read nowMcDonald's Canada's mobile app now protects customers' fries from thieves
December 4, 2014
McDonald's Canada's mobile app has added a new feature, called the Fry Defender. According to the brand's website, the feature "Serves and Detects" fry theft…
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