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Yum! Brands combines international, U.S. divisions to focus on growth
November 21, 2013
Yum! Brands announced it is reorganizing its business to drive brand and geographic focus. Effective Jan. 1, the company will combine its Yum! Restaurants…
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Burger King CFO: QSRs will need digital ordering platforms sooner than later
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
All expenses at BK are examined line by line, person by person, for a discipline that has led to more efficiency.
read nowBurger King signs joint venture to plant flag in India
November 20, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Everstone Group, a private equity and real estate firm in India and South East Asia, announced the establishment of a joint…
read nowMcDonald's testing mobile app in Australia
November 15, 2013
If you find yourself Down Under, hungry and packing an Android mobile device, McDonald's may have just what you need. The fast food chain, known as "Macca's…
read nowTim Hortons pitches in for Philippines disaster relief
November 15, 2013
Tim Hortons today announced that it will make a $100,000 donation to support emergency disaster relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon…
read nowMcDonald's, PayPal expand mobile payments system in France
November 13, 2013
After conducting a mobile payments trial in France last year, McDonald's said it will integrate the system into all of its in-store ordering machines by the…
read nowFive UK restaurant trend predictions for 2014
November 13, 2013
Technomic has identified five key trends for 2014 that it expects to play major roles at British restaurants:
read nowCanadians choose Tim Hortons for top brand image
November 12, 2013
Technomic Inc. recently presented its inaugural Canadian Restaurant Consumers' Choice Award winners. Selected by consumers, the winners were recognized at the…
read nowMcDonald's October sales up slightly across US, Europe
November 8, 2013
McDonald's Corporation today announced that global comparable sales increased 0.5 percent in October. Performance by segment was as follows:
read nowQuiznos signs multi-unit deal in Indonesia
November 6, 2013
Following expansion into Mexico, Russia and the United Arab Emirates, Quiznos has signed a multi-unit agreement with franchisee PT Quiznosindo to grow the…
read nowKFC bows out of Syria due to war, operational hurdles
November 6, 2013
KFC closed its Damascus franchise in October, citing "operational difficulties" driven by the country's ongoing civil war and food shortages. According to the…
read nowMcDonald's outlines Sochi Olympics sponsorship plans
October 31, 2013
McDonald's began its 100-day countdown this week for the Sochi (Russia) 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and also released some information about its sponsorship…
read nowDunkin' Brands promotes presidents to accelerate global growth
October 31, 2013
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced that it is expanding the roles of Paul Twohig, president, Dunkin…
read nowMcDonald's Canada introduces e-books through Happy Meal app
October 31, 2013
McDonald's Canada announced that it will offer books in its Happy Meals at participating restaurants for a two-week promotion starting Nov. 1, while supplies…
read nowBurger King Q3 momentum comes from international growth
October 29, 2013
Burger King Worldwide reported financial results for Q3 earlier this week, which included strong momentum from international markets and a social lift from the…
read nowDairy Queen debuts in Costa Rica
October 29, 2013
The Dairy Queen system has opened its first two DQ Treat stores in Costa Rica, marking the 21st country for the brand.
read nowIFA names International Affairs director to help with global expansion
October 29, 2013
Josh Merin has been named director of International Affairs for the International Franchise Association, a new position where he will help IFA members explore…
read nowWendy's franchisee plans to triple footprint in Philippines
October 29, 2013
The Wendy's franchisee for the Philippine market is planning to triple its store count within the next two-plus years. According to Business World, Wenphil…
read nowMcDonald's, KFC earn points for 'simplicity'
October 28, 2013
A new report from brand strategy firm Siegel + Gale outlines the impact of simplicity on a brand's revenue, loyalty and innovation. For the purpose of the…
read nowBurger King plans entry into India
October 25, 2013
Reports have surfaced about Burger King's planned entry into India, one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. A story in the India Times said the brand…
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