International Franchising News & Media
Dunkin' 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…
read nowRevel Systems prepped for European expansion with $1.2M grant
December 3, 2014
Revel Systems, an iPad Point of Sale provider, announced it has secured a $1.2 million grant from Invest Northern Ireland to open a UK sales and operations…
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Lessons from a prolific, international restaurant franchisee
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The president of QSR International says offering a breakeven promotion around a beverage is the 'most intelligent thing you can do' going into a new market.
read nowMcDonald's largest franchisee appoints CFO
December 2, 2014
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest global franchisee, has named José Carlos Alcantara as its new chief financial officer, effective Jan. 12.
read nowRestaurants Canada taps interim CEO
December 1, 2014
Chef and restaurateur Donna Dooher has been named interim president and CEO at Restaurants Canada.
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