Wendy'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…

McDonald'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…

Burger 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…

Subway Canada hits 3,000-unit milestone

October 24, 2013

The Subway restaurant chain has reached the milestone of 3,000 open and operating locations throughout Canada. The landmark restaurant, which is open 24 hours…

Barfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets

October 23, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…

Krispy Kreme plans Taiwan debut in December

October 23, 2013

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts plans to debut in Taiwan in December. Focus Taiwan's news site reports that the brand's Facebook page posted: "Coming to Taipei in…

Yum! Brands plans $10B investment in emerging markets

October 22, 2013

Yum! Brands has announced the opening of its 40,000th restaurant, a flagship KFC store in Goa, India. The company expects to have $1 billion in system sales in…

Quiznos plans 70 restaurants in the Middle East

October 21, 2013

Following its recent expansion into Mexico and Russia, Quiznos has turned its attention on the United Arab Emirates through an agreement with new franchisee…

Carl's Jr. adds delivery in Thailand market

October 21, 2013

Carl's Jr. Thailand has teamed up with foodpanda, an online food delivery service. The new collaboration started with all restaurants in Bangkok before…

Snacking daypart opportunities vary across the globe

October 17, 2013

How and when consumers eat and drink between meals varies in Brazil, Russia, India, Mexico and China, as well as the U.S., according to a new study from The…

Rita's opens first international outlet

October 17, 2013

Rita's Italian Ice has opened its first international outlet in the Nanshan District in Shenzhen, China.

Doc Popcorn awards first international franchise in Mexico

October 16, 2013

Doc Popcorn has announced its first expansion abroad through the signing of a 60-unit agreement in Mexico.

Middleby Corporation adds to India portfolio with acquisition

October 16, 2013

The Middleby Corporation has announced the acquisition of commercial refrigeration and foodservice products business Celfrost Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

Dominos, KFC leading social media restaurants in India

October 11, 2013

Unmetric, a New York-based intelligence firm, has researched the social media activity of 15 QSR brands in India, measuring Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and…

McDonald's Germany names new CEO

October 10, 2013

McDonald's Corp. has a new CEO for its Germany system. The chain announced that Holger Beeck, 54, will take over the role at the end of November.

Yum! Brands CEO: 'Humbled by this year's performance'

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Taco Bell franchisees gear for early 2014 breakfast rollout.

Krispy Kreme plants flag in Singapore

October 9, 2013

A year after signing an agreement with Star360 Group, Krispy Kreme is set to open its first shop in Singapore on Oct. 12. Southeast Asia retailer Andy Chaw is…

Tim Hortons funds sustainable food management research

October 7, 2013

Tim Hortons, in partnership with the University of Guelph and the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, hosted an industry summit designed to…

Dunkin' Donuts plans debut in Turkey

October 2, 2013

Dunkin' Donuts today announced plans to develop restaurants in major metropolitan areas across Turkey.

Canadian QSRs offer close look at mobile payments

MasterPass has been live in Canada since March, and most cashiers generally know how to use it, though curiosity persists.