International Franchising News & Media
Dunkin’ Donuts plants flag in Sweden
May 15, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts today announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement with Coffee & Brands Sweden AB to begin developing restaurants across…
read nowMcDonald's U.S. sales stabilize in April
May 8, 2014
After months of negative comp sales in the McDonald's U.S. system, the company flattened out in April. Globally, comp sales were up 1.2 percent. According to a…
read nowUK Burger King franchisee selects NCR solutions
May 8, 2014
Karali Ltd., a Burger King franchisee in the United Kingdom, has selected NCR Corporation's software and hardware solutions for its 56 restaurants.
read nowTim Hortons launches first frozen tea beverage in Canada
May 5, 2014
Tim Hortons has added frozen green tea to the menu, made with real green tea, sweetened and blended.
read nowQuick Service Restaurant Holdings selects MICROS Simphony
May 2, 2014
Quick Service Restaurant Holdings has selected MICROS Simphony for its three Australian brands — Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat. The cloud-based MICROS…
read nowMolson Coors veteran named new CMO of Tim Hortons
April 30, 2014
Tim Hortons Inc. has selected Molson Coors veteran Peter Nowlan as its new chief brand and marketing officer, effective May 21.
read nowDunkin' Donuts Europe adds to donut, frozen beverage lineup
April 30, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts is celebrating the Dunkaccino at participating restaurants across Europe with the introduction of the new Frozen Dunkaccino Fudgaccino and Mocha…
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Yum Brands CFO: When consumers control ordering process, they spend more
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
As 70-80 percent of sales in China come from digital channels, the company has ramped up resources for digital globally.
read nowTim Hortons touts hiring practices amid foreign worker report
April 25, 2014
A new report from market research firm C.D. Howe finds that Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program may be affecting the country's unemployment rate.
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KFC China takes page from Chick-fil-A, steps up 'customer proposition'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
KFC U.S. is taking some learnings from successful global businesses and applying them to the domestic system.
read nowMcDonald's Canada halts foreign worker program amidst investigation
April 24, 2014
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has voluntarily halted its Temporary Foreign Worker Program in light of an investigation from the Employment and…
read nowCanadian Restaurant Investment Summit schedule solidified
April 14, 2014
The fifth annual Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit, produced by GE Capital, will be held in Toronto on May 6-7. According to a news release, it will…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee commits to end use of gestation crates
April 11, 2014
Arcos Dorados, McDonald's largest global franchisee, has announced plans to end the use of gestation crates in its supply chain. The chain is requiring its…
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The race for QSR market share expected to intensify
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
To embrace changing trends, restaurants have expanded menus to include healthier items, value offerings and more LTOs.
read nowAs McDonald's pulls out of Crimea, Burger King plans to moves in
April 10, 2014
About a week ago, McDonald's announced it was suspending operations in Crimea amid the Russia conflict over the peninsula. The chain cited supply issues as…
read nowMcDonald's Canada goes on a hiring spree
April 10, 2014
McDonald's Canada and its franchisees are set to hire over 6,000 people on National Hiring Day today.
read nowRita's signs franchising agreement to expand in the Philippines
April 9, 2014
Rita's Italian Ice today announced it has signed its third international franchise agreement. The new Master Franchise Agreement will expand the brand into…
read nowMcDonald's closes Crimea restaurants amidst Ukraine crisis
April 4, 2014
McDonald's has ceased operations of its three restaurants in Crimea amid the Russian conflict over the peninsula. According to Reuters, the QSR said it will…
read nowCold Stone Creamery plans major expansion in Japan
April 4, 2014
Cold Stone Creamery has sold its interest as the Master Franchisee in Japan to HotLand Corp. to further develop the concept within the country.
read nowKFC China's 'restage' includes aggressive marketing, menu initiatives
March 27, 2014
KFC China today released details of its new marketing strategy aimed at strengthening consumer perception after a rocky 2013 instigated by a chicken supply…
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