International Franchising News & Media
Panera leads staggering fast casual growth in Canadian market
June 27, 2014
The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains achieved $29.2 billion in sales last year, accounting for approximately 60 percent of the country’s total restaurant…
read nowDunkin’ appoints several execs to support international business
June 26, 2014
Dunkin' Brands Group has added several new appointments and executive promotions within its Global Marketing, Innovation and Operations teams. These changes…
read nowFledgling Russian foodservice market posts strong Q1
June 25, 2014
Great Britain led the developed markets in foodservice traffic gains and the fledgling Russian foodservice market continued to increase consumer visits in the…
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 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…
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Auntie Anne’s SVP: Brands have to adapt to compete in marketplace
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The pretzel brand is set to significantly expand internationally, as well as in non-mall locations domestically, with its new store prototype.
read nowMcDonald’s Canada now using certified sustainable fish supply
June 17, 2014
McDonald's Canada today announced that 100 percent of the fish it serves in its Filet-O-Fish is now certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council.
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…
read nowMcDonald’s US sales slip in May, analyst cites breakfast competition
June 9, 2014
McDonald's Corporation reported comp sales for May, with its U.S. performance slipping by 1 percent. In a news release, CEO Don Thompson cited “broad-based…
read nowPizza Hut named kid-friendliest chain in Canada
June 4, 2014
Technomic's 2014 Canadian Consumers' Choice Award winners have been announced and include Arby’s, Pizza Hut and Starbucks. As part of its Consumer Brand…
read nowDoc Popcorn enters Asian market with first Japan unit
June 3, 2014
Doc Popcorn opened its first location in Japan on May 31. Nearly three months after the master franchise agreement with FS Planning was finalized, the first of…
read nowU.K. coffee chain adds order-ahead feature
June 2, 2014
U.K.-based coffee chain Harris+Hoole has upgraded its mobile app to enable customers to order and pay for their drinks ahead of time.
read nowBurger King brings its Big King sandwich to Canada
May 30, 2014
Burger King has brought its new Big King sandwich to restaurants across Canada. The product made its debut in the U.S. in February. It features two beef…
read nowCanadian diners want quality, convenience and ambiance
May 30, 2014
New research from Technomic’s Canadian Consumer Brand Metrics program reveals that Canadians attribute positive dining experiences to five main attributes …
read nowArby’s wins over the Canadian crowd
May 29, 2014
Arby's Restaurant Group has received Technomic’s 2014 Canadian Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award. Among all Canadian limited-service chains, Arby's won in the…
read nowMcDonald’s Brazil launches team sandwiches for World Cup
May 28, 2014
The more than 800 McDonald’s restaurants in Brazil now feature special team sandwiches created in celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Finals. Each…
read nowBaskin-Robbins plans Toronto growth spurt
May 27, 2014
Baskin-Robbins is seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Toronto market.
read nowMcDonald's Austria launches mobile order-ahead and payment app
May 23, 2014
Consumers in Austria can now use the Quick Mac mobile app from McDonald's Austria to order ahead and pay for their meal on the go, according to multiple media…
read nowGlobal foodservice growth up nearly 5 percent
May 21, 2014
Global consumer foodservice value increased more than 4.6 percent in 2013, with $2.6 trillion dollars in sales, according to new research from Euromonitor…
read nowKrispy Kreme marks 600th international location
May 15, 2014
Krispy Kreme is celebrating the opening of its 600th international store on May 17. The company and its Puerto-Rico based franchise partner, Caribbean Glaze…
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