QSRs dominate global franchise list

February 21, 2014

For the sixth consecutive year, Franchise Direct has published its Top 100 Global Franchises list, ranking the best franchises in the world based on expansion.

McDonald's franchisee gears up for World Cup

February 20, 2014

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., McDonald's largest franchisee, is gearing up for the World Cup with the launch of the first of many planned in-store promotions.

Peru McDonald's gets playful with oversized counter installation

February 19, 2014

A McDonald's in Peru is encouraging customers to relive their childhood with the installation of an oversized ordering counter. According to FoodBeast, the…

McDonald's, Visa team up for mobile payment test in Singapore

February 18, 2014

McDonald's McDelivery service in Singapore is now accepting Visa payments through its mobile app. According to a story in Digital Market Asia, McDelivery's…

Cinnabon CEO offers insights on the challenges of remote operations

February 11, 2014

Cinnabon CEO and president Kat Cole has published a blog post on LinkedIn about how the brand was one of the few chosen to operate in Sochi, Russia, prior to…

McDonald's U.S. cites weather for January sales woes

February 10, 2014

McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 1.2 percent in January, driven by a strong performance in the Asia/Pacific…

Cinnabon marks its Moroccan debut

February 6, 2014

Cinnabon Inc. has opened its first location in Morocco at the Anfa Place Shopping Center in Casablanca.

As part of ongoing China rebound, KFC plans revamp in Q2

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Yum! Brands CEO David Novak says 2014 is a 'show me, don't tell me' year.

Krispy Kreme adds former Cold Stone president to executive team

February 3, 2014

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced that Dan Beem has been named senior vice president of the company and president — International, effective later this month.

Master franchisee of KFC Pakistan sells business

January 31, 2014

Cupola Group, a master franchisee of KFC Pakistan based out of Dubai, has sold its business to Delicious Holdings of United Arab Emirates. Cupola Group was the…

Tim Hortons plans national launch of in-store TV programming

January 30, 2014

Tim Hortons and Cineplex Digital Networks have announced national launch plans for TimsTV, an in-restaurant TV channel showcasing Tim Hortons' content.

QSR International selects Punchh's mobile CRM suite

January 30, 2014

Punchh announced it has been selected by QSR International to provide its mobile CRM suite throughout the 145-unit, multi-brand enterprise. According to a news…

McDonald's UK's digital signage pilot yields higher traffic, tickets

One customer said the digital signage made it seem like the chain was putting more effort into the food.

Canada's Informed Dining program underway at handful of chains

January 27, 2014

Canada's "Informed Dining" program is being implemented at 17 restaurant chains and counting. The program, according to The Canadian Press, lists calorie…

Krispy Kreme signs multiunit franchise deal for China's Guangdong Province

January 23, 2014

Krispy Kreme announced today that it has signed a multiyear development agreement for the Guangdong Province of China with Haiya Group. Under the agreement…

McDonald's France under fire for tax evasion rumors

January 22, 2014

McDonald's has "firmly denied" rumors that it has avoided paying taxes on its approximately $3 billion of income in France. The chain has 314 restaurants in…

Dairy Queen plans Vietnam entry

January 22, 2014

The Dairy Queen system announced it has recently re-entered Taiwan, and also plans to open the first DQ locations in Vietnam and Guyana during 2014, which will…

KFC Canada plans new franchise territories across the country

January 22, 2014

As part of its ongoing plans to expand throughout Canada, KFC has joined the network of companies on Canadian franchise portal BeTheBoss.ca. According to a…

KFC China sales rebound to close out 2013

January 15, 2014

After a tumultuous year of declining sales prompted by a chicken supply chain issue and Avian flu concerns, KFC China's same-store sales rebounded in December…

Doritos Locos Tacos now permanent on Taco Bell Canada menu

January 14, 2014

Taco Bell Canada this week announced that the Doritos Locos Tacos will be added to the menu permanently. The offering was first introduced to the Canadian…