International Franchising News & Media
Tim Hortons turns to hockey for latest marketing campaign
January 7, 2014
Tim Hortons is asking fans fill the stands of the Tim Hortons' virtual arena, and enter for a chance to "jump the boards" with NHL player Sidney Crosby.
read nowMcDonald's largest franchisee debuts Dessert Centre
January 7, 2014
Arcos Dorados, the largest franchisee in the McDonald's system with restaurants through Latin America and the Caribbean, has opened its first McDonald's…
read nowRestaurant lunch traffic experiences uptick globally
January 6, 2014
Britain's restaurant and foodservice industry benefited from the area's mild weather with strong visit and spending growth in the third quarter, according to…
read nowBurger King debuts in Sri Lanka
January 2, 2014
Earlier this week, Burger King Worldwide Inc. announced the opening of three restaurants in Sri Lanka by the brand's new master franchisee, Softlogic…
read nowTim Hortons reportedly planning India presence
December 30, 2013
Tim Hortons is reportedly eyeing entry into the India market. According to 4-traders.com, the Canadian-based chain is currently searching for a franchisee…
read nowMcDonald's closing Japan units, navigating excess chicken wing supply
December 20, 2013
McDonald's struggles with its Japan business have been going on for years. In 2010, for example, the company closed more than 400 stores. Now, the Golden…
read nowBurger King signs up for FIBA New Zealand sponsorship
December 19, 2013
Burger King has signed a four-year partnership with Basketball New Zealand to introduce FIBA 3X3 to the country.
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10 QSR stories in 2013 that had nothing to do with food
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Value menus and mobile platforms dominated QSR initiatives in 2013.
read nowBurger King opens its doors in Paris' St. Lazare station
December 17, 2013
Burger King opened its doors this week in the St. Lazare Paris metro station's retail space. The opening marks the first time a Burger King restaurant has been…
read nowMore details emerge about KFC Canada's fast casual concept
December 17, 2013
News of KFC's new Select fast casual concept opening in Toronto emerged earlier this month. Now, the company has released more details about the restaurant…
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Tim Hortons adds mobile payment options
December 12, 2013
Tim Hortons today announced new mobile payment options available through the brand's TimmyMe mobile app. The app, created to improve guest experience and speed…
read nowKrispy Kreme marks Northern India debut
December 12, 2013
Two days after Krispy Kreme's debut in Taiwan, the company will also plant its flag in Northern India for the first time this week. Krispy Kreme will open its…
read nowKFC South Africa grows digital menu network to 5,000 screens
December 10, 2013
KFC's South Africa system, in partnership with One Digital Media, is on track to complete one of the largest digital menu board networks in the world…
read nowKrispy Kreme to debut in Taiwan this week
December 10, 2013
Krispy Kreme will open its first store in Taiwan on Dec. 12. The new store will be the first of 10 planned Krispy Kreme stores in Taiwan throughout the next…
read nowMcDonald's reports a tough November
December 9, 2013
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 0.5 percent in November, carried by a 1.9 percent increase in Europe.
read nowSubway marks India opening with sandwich charity auction
December 5, 2013
To celebrate the opening of a new Subway restaurant in Hari Nagar, West Delhi, India, a Subway sandwich was auctioned for charity, generating Rs 51,000 (about…
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Yum! Analyst Day: Taco Bell mobile ordering to roll out in '14
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Taco Bell plans to unveil is most robust product pipeline ever, including extensions of the Cantina Bell line.
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Yum! Analyst Day: KFC turns to 'holistic' plan for more innovation
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
'If we can keep our lead in emerging markets, it is a mathematical certainty this will be biggest brand in world.'
read nowKFC UK adds PayPal feature to mobile wallet
December 4, 2013
AIRTAG, a provider of mobile shopping solutions, announced a collaboration with PayPal to bring new features to the KFC Fast Track mobile wallet. Launched by…
read nowKFC launches new fast casual concept in Canada
December 3, 2013
A few months after debuting its fast casual concept in the U.S. — KFC Eleven — KFC has launched a new brand in Canada as well, called Select.
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